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AIHE Selects O’Block Books as First Reseller of Award-Winning Online History Resource
For the first time Cicero: History Beyond the Textbook is available for retail sale to teachers, tutors, and homeschoolers exclusively at O’Block Books Educational Materials. CICERO: History Beyond the Textbook is an award winning, online K-12 digital resource by AIHE (American Institute of... - May 30, 2011 - O'Block Books Educational Materials
LanguageComics.com, Short Stories for French and Spanish Learners
LanguageComics.com introduces a fun alternative to help you expand your vocabulary in French and Spanish. It is an entertaining comics series which episodes are posted regularly on languagecomics.com for you to build an ongoing relationship with your target language. - May 29, 2011 - Lanzo Publishing LLC
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and the Florida Literacy Coalition Award Health Literacy Grants
Eighteen Florida adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and family literacy programs were recently awarded one-year grants of up to $5,000 each to support the development of local health literacy programs. The Florida Health Literacy Grant Initiative, funded by Blue Cross and Blue... - May 29, 2011 - Florida Literacy Coalition
DC Non-Profit Giving Laptops to DC's Top Graduates for College
As a part of their Successful Peaceful Youth Initiative, Total Sunshine, Inc. (TSI) will host it’s 3rd Annual School Grade Rewards Ceremony to support top graduates from public high schools in our nation’s capital. Laptop computers and various gifts will be given to DC Valedictorians and Salutatorians for their diligence in academics. The ceremony will be held at the Anacostia Community Museum in Washington, DC on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 3:00PM. - May 28, 2011 - Total Sunshine Incorporated
Focus on Technology at African Education Week: Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect Uses Games to Teach in South Africa
Teachers in a South African primary school are using Microsoft’s interactive hands-free gaming systems, Xbox Kinect, to improve English literacy among learners. Microsoft says both learners and teachers have embraced the new technology in the classroom. Victor Ngobeni, Manager of... - May 27, 2011 - African Education Week
Financial Aid Association Issues Primer on Federal Student Aid Programs
National profile provides the latest information on the major federal student aid programs - May 27, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Northern Virginia Tutoring Service Supports Their Local Public Schools and Arts-Education Non-Profits
Northern Virginia Tutoring Service proudly supports their local public schools and a range of local non-profit arts-education organizations in Arlington, Fairfax and Falls Church, VA. - May 27, 2011 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Sign Up to Play in the 5th Kelsey Smith Foundation Annual Charity Golf Classic and Automatically Qualify to Win a Golf Ready Prize Package Valued at Over $500
Sign up by July 1st to play in the 5th Annual Kelsey Smith Annual Charity Golf Classic and automatically qualify to win a $500 Golf Ready Prize Package. Visit www.kelseysarmy.org for more details and to sign up to play. "This is our 5th event and we're proud and excited," said Missey... - May 27, 2011 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Tribal Nova Releases iPhone Version of Its Top Ranking Seasons iPad App
Following the great success of “i Learn With Poko: Seasons and Weather! HD,” Tribal Nova releases the iPhone version of this top ranking educational app. The iPad version has been selected by Apple as “New and Noteworthy” or “Staff favorites” in the U.S and 15... - May 25, 2011 - Tribal nova
Regional Conference June 2-3, 2011 Addresses Closing Skills Gaps and Increasing Jobs Growth
The Re-employment Bridge Institute (RBI) today announced an upcoming conference entitled Bridging Business and Workforce Development to be held June 2-3, 2011 at the Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammons Drive NW, Concord, NC. The conference focuses on how government agencies, educational... - May 25, 2011 - Re-Employment Bridge Institute
Marilyn G.S. Emerson Elected to IECA Boad of Directors
College Planning Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that their founder and President, Marilyn G.S. Emerson, M.S.W., CEP has been elected to a second term as a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Board of Directors. “I am very grateful for the support of my... - May 24, 2011 - College Planning Services, Inc.
College Help Center Helping People Get Their MBA’s, M-B-A-Online.com is Released
CollegeHelpCenter.org has released a new website designed specifically to help those looking to enroll into an MBA program. - May 22, 2011 - College Help Center
HowToLearn.com Announces Complimentary Ask Experts Questions Program
The Ask Experts Questions service is complimentary on HowToLearn.com. The expert answers are designed to help parents, teachers and college students succeed in school and in life with unique information and strategies. - May 21, 2011 - HowtoLearn.com
That’s Mandarin Chinese School Opens Its Doors to New Students Who Want a Full Immersion Experience
That's Mandarin Chinese School opens new campus in Shanghai to a growing number of new students. This campus is the third school location for the Beijing-based company. The school's owner says that he expanded from two schools in Beijing to the new Shanghai branch because of an opportunity to serve an increasing number of foreigners visiting China to learn Chinese and have a full cultural immersion experience. - May 20, 2011 - That's Mandarin Chinese Language School
Student Aid Professionals to Convene in Boston July 17-20
Get your press pass to attend this event and learn about the latest student aid trends and news - May 19, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Office 2010 Online Classes Now Available for Free through GCFLearnFree.org
Registration for Online Classes for Word 2010, Excel 2010, Access 2010, and PowerPoint 2010 is now open. - May 19, 2011 - GCFLearnFree.org
More Than 150 Bedfordshire Registered for Stefan Drew Mssociates Marketing Workshop
More than 150 Bedfordshire businesses have booked a place at an Online Business Marketing seminar being run on Wednesday (May 18th) by Bedford College, the British Computer Society and the man the BBC call The Marketing Magician. The event, which has attracted every sort of business from architects... - May 19, 2011 - Stefan Drew Associates
Teich Garden Systems to Exhibit at Friends of Lasdon Plant Sale
Teich Garden Systems LLC announced today that it will be an exhibitor at the 20th Annual Friends of Lasdon Plant Sale at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers, New York. TGS will be at the event on Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission and parking are... - May 18, 2011 - Teich Garden Systems
eLearners.com Addresses the Top 5 Excuses for Not Earning a College Degree
Common excuses keeping Americans from getting their degree include “I’m too busy,” “I can’t afford college” and “I don’t have the confidence.” - May 18, 2011 - eLearners.com
Only Two Weeks Left to Team Up with Tim Howard
Last day to purchase “Team Up with Tim Howard” tickets is Wednesday, June 1st - May 14, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Strategic Planning Online Supports Higher Education Institutions in Transforming the Learning and Academic Experience
Think Education Solutions was recently featured in “The South Florida Business Journal.” The article, written by Jeff Zbar, entitled “High-Tec Teaching - Software, Applications Transform the Learning and Academic Experience.” This article discussed how “the market for... - May 14, 2011 - Think Education Solutions
Transform Struggle Into Triumph with Marianne Williamson
Learn how to overcome the deepest fear – join internationally-acclaimed spiritual teachers Marianne Williamson and Crystal Andrus in a free webinar on May 25, 2011. - May 14, 2011 - SWAT Institute
Achieve Beyond is Hiring BCBA Therapists Nationwide
The pediatric therapy and educational services company, Achieve Beyond, is recruiting experienced BCBA therapists to provide Applied Behavior Analysis based autism services to children in need nationwide. - May 13, 2011 - Achieve Beyond: Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
GCFLearnFree.org Launches Mobile Applications to Reach More Users
GCFLearnFree.org announces the addition of two new mobile applications, GCF Excel 2010 Tutorial App and GCF PowerPoint 2010 Tutorial App, both in iPhone and Android, to their growing family of mobile applications based on their popular tutorials. - May 13, 2011 - GCFLearnFree.org
Ben Taylor Plays Sold Out Show to Benefit Eden Autism Services
Singer/songwriter Benjamin Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon) performed in a sold out benefit concert for Eden Autism Services Florida last Friday, May 6 at the Daniels Pavilion, The Philharmonic Center for the Arts. The Community School of Naples’ Rock Band class opened the show... - May 12, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Latest BLS Data Finds Increased Unemployment Rate for Adults Without a Degree; Nearly One Million Americans “Discouraged” Over Job Prospects
Unemployment lowest among adults with a Bachelor’s degree or higher - May 12, 2011 - eLearners.com
SchoolSAFE Plans 3DTV Network Premiere for National Safe Schools Week
SchoolSAFE Network combines the impact of 3D television with the power of two-way radio to make school safety a national priority. - May 12, 2011 - School Safety Partners
Crystal Andrus to Speak at I Can Do It! Toronto Conference
Canadian-born and raised, International Motivational Speaker, Bestselling Author, Women’s Advocate, Crystal Andrus to speak at the “I Can Do It!” Conference in Toronto on May 14, 2011. - May 12, 2011 - SWAT Institute
College Planning Workbook by Professional College Counselor Gives Students Step-by-Step Guides for Getting Into College
Companion workbook to interactive e-book, College Bound, My College Bound Plan by professional college counselor, Christine M. Hand, Ed.D. is an essential resource for students and parents. - May 11, 2011 - College Path Publishing
Teich Garden System at Westchester Community College Officially Opens
Teich Garden Systems LLC announced the opening of the 60’ x 40’ garden system at the Valhalla campus of Westchester Community College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. At a ceremony on May 4th, the garden was officially named the Shirley A. Phillips/Lucille... - May 11, 2011 - Teich Garden Systems
College Application Training Announces Website Launch and “Jump Start” Seminar for Saturday, May 21, 2011
College Application Training, the “Fastest Way to a Great College Application,” launches new website (www.CollegeApplicationTraining.com) and presents “Jump Start” Seminar on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9am to 3pm at Loyola Marymount, Pereira Hall, Room 140, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 for college bound students. - May 11, 2011 - College Application Training
From Hot Mess to Hired, Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid
eLearners.com identifies the top resume blunders that can keep new grads from landing an interview - May 07, 2011 - eLearners.com
African Education Week to Focus on "Bridging the Skills Gap" as Macmillan Trains Thousands of South African Teachers
More than 8000 teachers in the South African provinces of Gauteng and North West are currently receiving free training from the Macmillan Teacher Campus, a teacher training provider, to assist them in teaching English as a First Additional Language. “As English First Additional Language is... - May 07, 2011 - African Education Week
Conway Family Foundation Supports BizWorld for Teacher Appreciation Week
The Conway Family Foundation and the BizWorld Foundation are supporting entrepreneurship curriculum distribution to educators in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. - May 06, 2011 - The BizWorld Foundation
e-Learning for Kids Selected as One of the Learning! 100 Winners for 2011
Elearning! Media Group (EMG), publishers of Elearning! and Government Elearning! magazines, has included e-Learning for Kids, as one of the Learning! 100 Award recipients. EFK is a global 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that provides 200+ free computer based learning courses for children 5-12. Subject areas include Math, Science, Language Arts, Computers, Health, Life and Environmental Skills. More than 2.3 million children were reached in 2010. - May 06, 2011 - e-Learning for Kids
Tim Howard Invites Americans to Help a Cause and Organization Close to His Heart
Proceeds from “Team Up with Tim Howard” raffle to benefit the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - May 05, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Public Speaking Club Launches New Member Drive
ADP Toastmasters, a public speaking training club is launching a drive to introduce more people to the many benefits of involvement in Toastmasters. - May 04, 2011 - ADP Toastmasters
Maryland Charter Schools Celebrate National Charter School Week May 2-6, 2011
In recognition of National Charter School Week, May 2-6, Governor O’Malley has proclaimed this week Maryland Charter School Week. Across the state, many Maryland Charter Schools will open their doors on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 9-10 am for visiting. In addition, the Maryland State Department of Education will host a display in their main lobby during the week, spotlighting several charter schools. - May 04, 2011 - Maryland Charter School Network
Teich Garden Systems Installs 10 Gardens at Boys & Girls Clubs Around the Country for Comcast Cares Day
Teich Garden Systems announced the opening of 10 Good Food Gardens at Boys & Girls Clubs across the country this past weekend. The 10 gardens, a joint undertaking of The Food Network and Comcast Communications, commemorate the 10th anniversary of Comcast Cares Day, in which thousands of Comcast... - May 04, 2011 - Teich Garden Systems
Meritnation Launches BBA Test Pack Containing 50 Model Test Papers
Applect Learning System’s educational website, Meritnation.com has recently launched aBBA Test Pack for classes XI & XII. - May 02, 2011 - Meritnation
The New Maurice J. Moyer Academy
Moyer Academy receives new charter and opens its doors to new students. - May 01, 2011 - The New Maurice J. Moyer Academy
Tennessee Stakeholders Tackle Offshoring of STEM Workforce: White House Meets Tennessee’s Industry & Education Leaders
Science and technology is at core of national security and economic vitality. The White House called for an all-hands-on-deck approach by creative public-private partnerships - such as the local initiative started in Tennessee. The representative for major U.S. corporations' CEOs cited a “misalignment” between the knowledge and skills required for workforce demands, while local business leaders cited STEM as a shared community value needed to spur the economy by developing local STEM talent. - April 30, 2011 - STEMdiversity, LLC
Looking for Wealth in Mental Health
Psychology Tops List of Most Popular Online Degree Programs as Students Seek to “Do More for 1 in 4.” - April 30, 2011 - eLearners.com
Mount Carmel School Uses BizWorld to Raise Money for Japan Disaster Relief
On April 28th, four BizWorld companies comprised of sixth-grade entrepreneurs will vie to sell the greatest number of bracelets and donate the proceeds to Japan Disaster Relief. - April 29, 2011 - The BizWorld Foundation
New Autism Video Therapy Introduced via an App
A new form of video self-modeling therapy for children with autism is being introduced by way of an app called Ther-Ad for Autism (Therapeutic Advertisements for Autism), helping to recognize April as National Autism Awareness Month. - April 27, 2011 - Data Makes the Difference, LLC
Director and Education Consultant of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service to Present Strategies for School Success to the Flint Hill Elementary School Parent-Teacher Assoc.
Director and Education Consultant of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service to present Strategies for School Success to the Flint Hill Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association. This presentation is part of an ongoing series conducted throughout Northern Virginia by Dr. and Ms. Perrino addressing issues such as how to identify differing learning styles, strategies that will help the learning process, time management techniques, and strategies for student self-advocacy. - April 27, 2011 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
"Franklin Round Table" Updates Criminal Defense Lawyers on Immigration Law
Franklin, Tennessee, Continuing Legal Education Seminar Focuses on Padilla v. Kentucky - April 27, 2011 - Franklin Round Table
Teich Garden Systems to Participate in Longview, "From the Ground Up" Event
Teich Garden Systems LLC announced today that Jamie Friedman, President of TGS, will be participating in “Longview, From the Ground Up, Part II” starting at 8:30 a.m. on April 27th at Longview High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. The featured speaker at the event is Will Allen. Mr. - April 27, 2011 - Teich Garden Systems
Students on Track for Career in Railway Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
From 11th to 14th April, one hundred students gathered at the University of Nottingham to attend a specially designed Railway Engineering residential course. Cutting across many disciplines, the course explored the design, construction and operation of railways and gave a valuable insight into what future railways could look like. - April 26, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
eLearners Offers Back to School Survival Guide for 40 Million Americans with College Credits
Back to School Survival Guide encourages millions of Americans to complete their degree through online education. - April 24, 2011 - eLearners.com