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21st Annual KidsAuction to Benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will host the 21st Annual Donald K. Facciano KidsAuction November 13, at the Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel in Oxnard. The event, also known as the Black and White Gala, is the organization’s largest special event fundraiser and all proceeds go to fund programs at the 18 Boys & Girls Clubs sites within Oxnard and Port Hueneme to serve more than 7,200 youth. Last year, more than 300 attendees helped the club raise $220,000, and organizers - October 20, 2010 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme
Mathematical Reasoning™ Level E Receives Dr. Toy Best Picks Children’s Products Award
Book from The Critical Thinking Co.™ Among the “Best Picks for 2010” - October 20, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Building Thinking Skills® Level 2 Software Receives Parent Tested, Parent Approved Winner’s Seal
Software from The Critical Thinking Co.TM has earned the coveted PTPA Seal of Approval - October 20, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Stefan Drew Associates Respond to Lord Browne's Tuition Fee Report
In response to Lord Browne’s report into university tuition fees experts at midlands based customer service consultancy, Stefan Drew Associates, are challenging UK universities to improve their customer service. With Lord Browne of Madingley having reported on university tuition fees, Stefan... - October 20, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
Worksheets for Preschool Launches New Mathematics Workbook
Mathematics and literacy skills remain the standard on which our education system - and our children - are measured. This new workbook helps parents give their preschool children a solid foundation in math skills to prepare them for school. - October 20, 2010 - Worksheetsforpreschool.com
Online Screen Time Can Help Fight Child Obesity
Playing on computers can help motivate kids to become healthier and fight obesity, a new study has shown. The research, supported by the Football Association and carried out by Loughborough University, looked at the effects of school children using social media site www.footee.com (Footee) and how it can help to combat pupil obesity. - October 18, 2010 - MotivatEd
Manner Mats Win Prestigious Dr. Toy Award - Educational Placemats Teaching Manners, Etiquette to Children Awarded Dr. Toy's Best Picks Children’s Products 2010
A new mealtime tool called Manner Mats are making it easy for parents to incorporate fun etiquette and manners learning opportunities into everyday life while also giving them an easy way to prepare their children for holiday parties and family get-togethers. Manner Mats were announced today as the winner of the “Dr. Toy’s Best Picks Children's Products” Awards Program 2010. - October 18, 2010 - Successful Kids, Inc.
Building Thinking Skills Software and Balance Benders Honored
Software, book from The Critical Thinking Co.TM have earned the coveted Seal of Approval. - October 17, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
ISA 4U International Student Advisors Philippines: Non Degree Courses in the UK
ISA 4U is pleased to offer students a large number of different non degree courses throughout the UK. Eligibility for the courses varies depending on the qualifications students already hold, any work experience they may or may not have, as well as their future desires & aspirations. Non... - October 16, 2010 - International Student Advisors 4U Inc.
Editor in Chief ®A1 Software Honored with Mom’s Choice Award
New software from The Critical Thinking Co. TM wins gold medal - October 15, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Naples Invitational Artfest Accepting Artist Applications for 14th Annual Event Deadline Extended to Nov. 15
Artisans and craftspeople from around the country are invited to apply to show and sell their works at the 14th annual Naples Invitational Artfest, to be held January 29 and 30, 2011 in Naples’ Fleischmann Park. - October 13, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Youth Behavior Treatment Day Program (Ages 7 to 12) Recco S. Richardson Consulting Intervention and Prevention
The Youth Behavior Treatment Day Program is a 30-day intensive prevention/intervention program. The intent is to help younger youth (females and males ages 7-12) overcome various barriers. - October 12, 2010 - Recco S. Richardson Consulting, Inc.
New Naperville Tutoring Website Helps Naperville, IL Area Students Connect to an Experienced Tutor
Joan Geyer Kaliher of Naperville Tutoring has published a new web site to help even more students be aware of her tutoring services in math, science, reading, writing, test preparation and study skills for improved academic performance. - October 11, 2010 - Naperville Tutoring
Stefan Drew Associates Challenge UK Colleges Over Customer Service
As national Customer Service Week draws to a close Stefan Drew Associates are challenging the UK education sector to use customer service as a tool to reduce front and back office costs. With SFA CEO Geoff Russell recommending providers to take action to reduce front and back office costs and... - October 10, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
Massage Therapy Project “Home” Announces Boulder College of Massage Therapy to House Massage History Repository
The Massage Therapy Project, sponsored by the World Massage Festival and Massage Therapy Hall of Fame, is pleased to announce the Massage History Repository will be housed at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 1975, the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT)... - October 09, 2010 - World Massage Festival & Massage Therapy Hall of Fame
North Central Texas College Selects Grade Results as Online Tutoring and Distance Learning Provider
Grade Results, the leading innovator of live, one-to-one online instruction, is pleased to announce that North Central Texas College (NCTC) has selected it as its online tutoring provider for the 2010-2011 academic year. Through this program, NCTC students will have access to Grade Results’... - October 09, 2010 - Grade Results
Stefan Drew Associates Help UK Businesses with 20% VAT Rise
With 20% VAT just around the corner in the UK, the only Customer First approved company in the west midlands is offering local businesses help to improve their customer service. Stefan Drew Associates, are providing local businesses with ongoing Customer Service advice to ensure they can survive the 20% VAT hike. - October 08, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
Strategy Tips for College Scholastic Ability Test Wrap-up - Yu Hwang Wu
Now CSAT the portal to 2011 college entrance is not more than 50 days away. - October 07, 2010 - Yu Hwang Wu Korean language Academy
Eden School Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for October 11
A formal ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open a school for children with autism will be held on Oct. 11, 10 a.m. at Eden Autism Services Florida, located at First Presbyterian Church, 2438 2nd Street in Fort Myers. Eden Autism Services’ president and CEO Tom McCool, Eden Florida... - October 07, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Learning House Signs Three New Clients in Third Quarter
Three schools choose Learning House as their online education solutions partner. - October 06, 2010 - The Learning House, Inc.
Success for Kids Releases Statement on the Recent Suicides Resulting from Bullying
Success for Kids believes that Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is an essential component of schools’ curriculum to improve student behavior and academic performance. As the first month of the school year draws to a close, it’s important for parents, teachers, and administrators to... - October 03, 2010 - SFK-Success for Kids
The Female Athlete - A New Evidence Based Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course
North American Seminars Inc releases The Female Athlete. A new physical therapy continuing education course. Do you understand the unique concerns of female athletes? How much do you really know about women’s unique physiology, exercise and health concerns? Do your rehabilitation and treatment strategies differ when working with female patients? - October 02, 2010 - North American Seminars
Six New Distinguished Directors Join BizWorld's Board
The BizWorld Foundation proudly announces the election of six new Directors to its National Board. - October 02, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Conference Brings Together Educators, Students, and Industry Professionals
The annual Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Conference will occur in Cincinnati, OH from October 27-31. Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Educators and students from the high school, college and graduate student levels as well as industry professionals will be in attendance. - September 30, 2010 - Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science
Disparity in Achievement Amongst Students Must be Addressed; Grade Results Seeks to Replicate Its Success in Closing the Achievement Gap for Black Male Students
“The Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males” clearly identifies an achievement gap between black male students and their white counterparts. However, according to Grade Results, the leading innovator of live, one-to-one online instruction, there are proven, effective strategies for reducing this gap. - September 30, 2010 - Grade Results
WIDS Promotes Leah Osborn; Hires Chris Shannon
The Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS), in Waunakee, Wis., recently promoted veteran instructional designer Leah Osborn to associate director-consulting services, and hired Chris Shannon as learning design consultant. WIDS is a non-profit organization providing learner-centered curriculum design software, training and consulting services to education and corporate clients across the globe. - September 30, 2010 - Worldwide Instructional Design System
My E-Degree Launches Online Course Demonstration
My E-Degree, a leader in information, articles, and resources about online education, has launched a demonstration of an online course to help students gain an understanding of online courses. - September 30, 2010 - Education Advantage, LLC
Leslie Ellison Joins Grade Results to Support Growth in Louisiana
Grade Results is pleased to announce that Leslie Ellison has joined the company. She will help to support Grade Results accounts in Louisiana, a key growth state for the company. - September 28, 2010 - Grade Results
Grade Results Delivers Curriculum Aligned with Common Core State Standards
Grade Results' proprietary curriculum aligns with the Common Core State Standards. The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators and experts to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce. - September 27, 2010 - Grade Results
Free Orientation Class – Oracle R12 Financials
Free Orientation Class on October 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Oracle EBS R12 Financials Certification Training Classes with BI Module. Alliance offers Instructor Led Classroom Certification Training in Oracle Financials. To prepare students by delivering hands-on job oriented training which teaches them how to apply the knowledge that they gain in classes, which build confidence and assist individuals to apply for a job in the IT industry and also help to secure certification. - September 27, 2010 - Alliance Training and Solution
Organic Gardening Classes Offered at the Garden at Eden
The Garden at Eden, Naples’ only community-based organic training farm, will open its grounds to the public for the 2010 growing season and offer a variety of organic gardening classes and seminars. Located at 2101 County Barn Road in Naples, the garden is operated by Eden Autism Services... - September 26, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses in New York State
Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses presented in New York State by North American Seminars, Inc meet the re-licensure requirements of New York licensed physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. - September 25, 2010 - North American Seminars
Grade Results Deepens Business Development Support with the Addition of Jesse Rodríguez
Currently vice president of the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD School Board, Rodríguez brings a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by today’s school districts as well as a proven track record for helping schools leverage technology to improve retention, increase student performance and enhance efficiencies. - September 25, 2010 - Grade Results
Total Education Solutions Relocates Michigan Office
Total Education Solutions has relocated its Michigan office from Royal Oak to a larger space in Troy in order to better serve its clients and expand its clinical services program. - September 25, 2010 - Total Education Solutions
My E-Degree to Provide Information Regarding Online Colleges and Online Degree Programs
My E-Degree (www.myedegree.com) to offer prospective online college students information about online degree programs, online colleges and universities, academic issues, accreditation, financial aid resources, and much more. - September 25, 2010 - Education Advantage, LLC
Eden Unveils Autism Advocate Award, Names Hagen First Recipient
Eden Autism Services Florida launched an Advocate of the Month award to recognize people who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. Fort Myers resident Elly Hagen was selected as the first recipient earlier this month. Hagen... - September 25, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch Featured in Award Winning Film, "The Code Of The West. Alive And Well In Wyoming"
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch was honored to be chosen as a living example of what it means to live by the time honored “Cowboy Code of Ethics.” Mount Carmel Youth Ranch and the founder of this program for troubled teens, Jerry Schneider were asked by The Daniels Foundation to be featured in this award winning film. The Film is based on the book “Cowboy Ethics” by Jim Owens. - September 24, 2010 - Mount Carmel Youth Ranch
Kinderstart.com - the Little Site That Could is Back
Kinderstart.com - a screened and focused, user-friendly source of parenting and child learning information - relaunches today. - September 24, 2010 - Kinderstart.com
Haunted High Build Complete: Tickets on Sale for Haunted High and OPEF’s Haunted Ball
Organizers confirm the re-build of the so-called "Haunted High" in Oconomowoc is complete. The spectacle now encompasses over 60,000 square feet, making it Wisconsin's largest haunt. Ticket holders will traverse three floors of varying spectacles. New this year are the boiler room, a 20... - September 24, 2010 - Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF)
Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service Appointed to Serve on the Board of the Fairfax Partnership for Youth
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, appointed to the Board of The Fairfax Partnership for Youth, a youth-advocacy community organization. - September 24, 2010 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Success for Kids Releases White Paper on Using Social Emotional Learning to Stop Bullying
White Paper, "Using Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to Stop Bullying," stresses the importance of infusing comprehensive SEL curriculum into schools to stop bullying behavior. - September 24, 2010 - SFK-Success for Kids
MathZee Launches Its First Kindergarten and Pre-K Math Game for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
MathZee, a K-5 math education startup, has launched its first math game for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The game, called Piggy Math, covers math skills like counting, skip-counting, addition, and subtraction. - September 23, 2010 - MathZee
Daily Mind Builders™ Social Studies Honored with 2010 Media of the Year Award by Creative Child Magazine
New title from The Critical Thinking Co.™ wins the 2010 Media of the Year Award in Educational Activity Books Category. - September 23, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Supports Banned Books Week
Enslow Publishers, Inc. supports Banned Books Week by highlighting their Authors of Banned Books series. - September 21, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Education Online Services Corporation and Langston University Announce Launch of Online Degree Program
Education Online Services Corporation and Langston University announce the launch of undergraduate degree program - September 21, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
Healthcare Builder Gets Social with Facebook and Twitter
Become a Fan on Facebook & Follow Their Tweets - September 20, 2010 - Health Care Builder
A Garden Blossoms at Wooster School
Teich Garden Systems LLC announced today the completion of a new garden system at the Wooster School in Danbury, Connecticut. The garden project was spearheaded by Lisa Cohn, a Wooster parent. The Cohns’ children had attended a school when they were younger that had a Teich Garden System and... - September 18, 2010 - Teich Garden Systems
Education Online Services Corporation and Tougaloo College Announce Launch of Online Degree Program
Education Online Services Corporation and Tougaloo College, OK announce the launch of undergraduate online degree program - September 17, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
Ground-Breaking Panel on Youth Risk Online to Kick Off Major International Bullying Conference
An unprecedented full day panel on youth risk online will kick off the 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association in Seattle this November 15th – 17th. “To my knowledge, this is the first time that this many high quality researchers and risk prevention... - September 16, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association
Slosberg Completes Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting
Rana Slosberg, of Slosberg College Solutions LLC, completed the certificate program in Independent Educational Consulting from the University of California Irvine Extension. - September 16, 2010 - Slosberg College Solutions LLC