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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
Superstar Tim Howard Needs Your Help to Support Children and Families with Tourette Syndrome
Proceeds from “Team Up with Tim Howard” raffle to benefit the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome - April 23, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation for Learning Announce Winners of the Imprints Art Contest
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation for Learning announce the winners of the Imprints Art Contest. A youth initiative provided by Tread Lightly, a free engagement and education program, the winners were announced in a video conference connecting schools together to discuss eco-art. - April 23, 2011 - TakingITGlobal
GVI Gains Unique Access to Panda Project in China
A new volunteer project has been established to help conserve the last remaining Qinling pandas, a subspecies of the giant panda. According to WWF China, there are only around 200-300 of the Qinling panda left in the wild following the destruction of habitat, a lack of conservation resources, and... - April 23, 2011 - Global Vision International (GVI)
The First Step is the Hardest – Glee Star Lends Her Name to 33-Story Rappel for Kids Included Together (KIT)
Lauren Potter joins "Over the Edge for KIT" - A spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - April 22, 2011 - Kids Included Together
SAT MindSpeed: a Unique Program Helping Increase Speed, Comprehension and Confidence on the SAT
Iris Reading and Test Prep are proud to announce a unique, integrative new program designed exclusively for students preparing to take the SAT. - April 22, 2011 - Test Prep NY
Byzantine Catholic Seminary Offers an Online Course in Patristic Reading
Byzantine Catholic Seminary announces the launch of a new course in the Certificate in Eastern Christian Studies online program. The next online course, Introduction to Patristic Reading, will start on May 16, 2011. - April 20, 2011 - The Learning House, Inc.
Massage Prep Releases New Study Materials for the NCETM Exam
Massage Prep, the leader in study guide programs for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) Massage Therapy Exam, has released updated materials to reflect the new required standards for the NCETM exam. Students preparing for their NCETM Massage Therapy Exam now... - April 19, 2011 - Massage Prep
Wilderness Classroom Team Travels 900 Miles by Dogsled in the Northwest Territories
Four adventurers of the Wilderness Classroom Organization and twelve sled dogs wandered in off the ice of Great Slave Lake on Monday, April 11. Their arrival in Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories marks the end of a 900 mile trek by dogsled and ski. The Wilderness Classroom team, consisting of... - April 18, 2011 - The Wilderness Classroom Organization
Conceptua Math Adds Quantile Measures to Leading Fractions Program
Conceptua Math has aligned its fractions activities with The Quantile® Framework for Mathematics, by MetaMetrics®, to help teachers match students with curriculum at the right developmental level. - April 16, 2011 - Conceptua Math
Four Free Videos Offer Middle School, High School and College Students Proven Strategies to Improve their GPAs
Deanna Hurn has created a tutoring program that has increased student GPAs by as many as two points in one semester. She is providing highlights of her proven strategies for academic success in a series of free videos. - April 15, 2011 - DHurn Enterprises
The SOLD Project Competes to Win GlobalGiving's Open Challenge
Local nonprofit has chance to receive funding for its human trafficking prevention programs in Thailand via innovative online marketplace for philanthropy. - April 15, 2011 - The SOLD Project
Career Step Announces Launch of New Training Courses for Five Core Microsoft Office 2007 Applications
Career Step has announced the release of five new Microsoft Office 2007 training courses, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access. - April 13, 2011 - Career Step
A New Book, "Uncovering the Logic of English," Endorsed by Temple Grandin & Dr. Reid Lyon, Reveals Answers to Teaching Reading More Effectively
The new book, "Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis" demonstrates how current reading methods may be ineffective for teaching our future engineers and scientists. These logically minded students need to be taught systematically and provided consistent rules. Author Denise Eide unveils the hidden logic which explains 98% of English words and powerfully demonstrates how this knowledge should be as foundational to our education system as 1+1=2. - April 12, 2011 - PediaLearning
Sunset Sudbury School Announces “A Taste of Sudbury” Summer Camp Program
Broward County progressive, K-12 private school offers children ages 5-13 the opportunity to experience self-directed learning in a community environment with no teachers. - April 10, 2011 - Sunset Sudbury School
Painting Summer Camp for Children in Hyderabad at Divya Institute of Arts
Divya Institute of Arts offers a unique‚ total-art-immersion‚ program for children of ages between 05-18 who love art. The Campers in this program are encouraged to experiment, to seek out their own artistic interests, and learn at their own pace while being challenged to broaden their horizons and creativity. They learn respect, for oneself and others, for art, and for the world around them; they gain self-confidence; they form lifelong friendships with like-hearted campers. - April 10, 2011 - Divya Institute of Arts and Paintings Gallery
New PE Reaches Every Student
Sierra Vista Jr. High School Shares Nationally Recognized Physical Education Program - April 08, 2011 - Exergame Fitness
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month at Eden Autism’s Family Fun Day & Resource Fair
The kids and seminars for parents, grandparents and siblings of individuals diagnosed with autism. Eden Autism Services is offering a Family Fun Day and Resource Fair on Saturday - April 08, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida