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Building Thinking Skills® Software Earns Gold from Mom’s Choice Award’s®
Interactive learning and rescue adventure software, based on the #1 selling thinking skills program in the world, selected as a top product by moms and educators. - March 27, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
CORIL, Full Access and BEAT Present Bend's Trilogy of Inspirational Theatre - May 2010
Three local, Nonprofit Organizations are coming together to bring Inspirational Theatre to the Bend community in May, 2010. - March 26, 2010 - CORIL
“Math Analogies Book 1” Wins iParenting Media Award
The Critical Thinking Co.™ wins its third 2010 iParenting Media Award - March 26, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Keeping Kids Safe from Bullying and Cyber-Bullying; Child Abuse Prevention Services March 26 Legislative Breakfast in Melville, NY
The recent tragic suicide of 17-year old Alexis Pilkington on Long Island once again puts the spotlight on bullying and cyber-bullying, and how damaging and sometimes fatal bullying can be. The implications of the use of technology by bullies, and its impact on the school and community is a new frontier for legislators and educators that will be explored during the conference. - March 26, 2010 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Bedouin Group and CourseMonster Embark Upon a New Training Service to Assist Contractor & Outsourcing Skill Shortage
Bedouin Group one of the UK specialists in contractor services, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership to launch their new, direct-to-consumer training solution provision Bedouin Training (www.bedouintraining.co.uk) Developed in association with the UK’s leading edge... - March 25, 2010 - CourseMonster
Café Prevention Expands Product Line to Include Teen Dating Violence Prevention Posters
In response to an ever-growing problem among teens, Café Prevention has expanded their product line to include new posters geared to educate high school and college students about teen dating violence so that it may be prevented. - March 24, 2010 - Cafeprevention.com
Boarding School Wizard Launches Education Blog
Boarding School Wizard’s education blog goals are to provide students and parents with the latest news and educational information about boarding schools, the selection and admission processes as well as the entire residential schooling experience. - March 22, 2010 - Education Wizard Network, LLC
National Grid and Smallpeice Launch New Work Experience Week for Teenagers
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and UK’s largest utility company National Grid are looking for 14/15 year old (Year 10) students with an interest or natural flair in Science, Maths, Design or Technology to apply to attend a brand new "National Grid Work Experience... - March 21, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Richmond CA Couple Fights for Literacy. Launches TeachYourChild2Read.com & the Phonics Based DVD, "Bubble Trouble!" Now Preschooler TV Time is Learn to Read Time.
As a lifelong lover of books, Cynthia Vincent understands that early reading is key to success in life. This young Richmond mother and her husband read regularly to their two rambunctious pre-schoolers. Now, they have created a DVD to help turn their TV into a fun and exciting way to encourage their little ones to read on their own. - March 19, 2010 - TeachYourChild2Read.COM
National Center for Parents as Teachers Partners in Unprecedented Public-Private Partnership to Address Rising U.S. Infant Mortality Rate
First-ever free mobile health service Text4baby provides health tips to pregnant women, new moms. - March 19, 2010 - National Center for Parents as Teachers
The Adelphic Cornell Educational Fund Joins with GoodSearch for Fundraising
Supporters of The Adelphic Cornell Educational Fund are using GoodSearch and GoodShop, raising money with every search of the Internet and every purchase on-line. - March 18, 2010 - Adelphic Cornell Educational Fund
Girlyman Glides Into Naples for Eden Benefit Concert
Folk-pop group Girlyman is coming to Naples for a one-night only show to benefit Eden Autism Services Florida as part of the organization’s annual “Gig for Good” series, presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists, or TARA. This year’s concert will be... - March 18, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Leader in Science Teaching Aids Launches New Website with Science Toys
Arbor Scientific, a leading provider of classroom science tools, has launched www.sciencemuseumgifts.com -- a website dedicated exclusively to providing parents and science lovers of all ages with fascinating science toys and gifts. - March 17, 2010 - Arbor Scientific
Annuvia Launches International AED Consulting Practice
Annuvia launches an international AED consulting practice. - March 17, 2010 - Annuvia, Inc.
The Missing Lynx | Wild Wild Wipsnade New Exciting Exhibit
Animals lost to Britain return for Easter. England’s lost wildlife will be returned to the country for a new exhibit of extinct British species at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. - March 17, 2010 - ZSL London Zoo
Vision Open House Offered to Improve the Quality of Life for the Vision Impaired
See, learn and use the latest in vision aid technology and how it can help you or someone you love. - March 16, 2010 - Vision Dynamics, LLC
Chinese and Japanese Learning Tool Skritter.com Secures Investor Financing Commitment
Skritter.com, a website aimed at learning Chinese characters (Hanzi) and Japanese Kanji announces commitment of angel investors. The startup expects to use the financing to improve and market the site. - March 16, 2010 - Inkren (Skritter.com)
Australia: More to do Than Just Sunbathe with GVI
Australia conjures up images of endless sunshine and vast, beautiful beaches, where stunning coastlines surround an immense desert interior. It is therefore no surprise that the country is a popular tourist destination, included on many gap year and round-the-world itineraries. - March 14, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Ultra Marathoner Joins North American Seminars, Inc. Instructor Team with Introduction of a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, Running Injuries
North American Seminars Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course. Running Injuries - Examination, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions will be instructed by Jeff Taylor-Haas, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCSM. - March 13, 2010 - North American Seminars
“Building Thinking Skills® Beginning” Wins iParenting Media Award
The Critical Thinking Co.™ continues its award-winning tradition with another 2010 iParenting Media Award. - March 13, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Educational Charity Seeks Teenagers Interested in Connecting with Robotics
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust is looking for 15-17 year old (Years 11 to 12) students with an interest or natural flair in Science, Maths, Design or Technology to apply to attend a new ‘Robotic Engineering’ residential course at Staffordshire University from 26th... - March 13, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
7th Annual Maryland Charter School Conference
The 7th Annual Maryland Charter School Conference will be held on Friday, April 30th, 2010 at the Holiday Inn-BWI Airport, (890 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, Maryland). This conference is an occasion to celebrate charter school achievements, to share best practices and to network. It is an... - March 12, 2010 - Maryland Charter School Network
Enslow Publishers Announces Creation of Obama iTunes Application
Enslow Publishers, Inc. has teamed up with MobiStories to create an Apple iTunes application called “President Barack Obama in Pictures.” The application (app) is based on Jane Katirgis' children’s book Celebrating President Barack Obama in Pictures. - March 12, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
The Smallpeice Trust to Attend the Big Bang Fair
Educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust is due to take part in the annual Big Bang Fair which will be held this year at Manchester Central from 11th to 13th March. The fair which aims to inspire young people into a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) will provide the... - March 11, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Parents Trade Uniforms, Voice Opinions, and Help DeKalb Schools with Launch of New Site
DeKalb County residents join together to launch DonationForEducation.com -- a community networking site for students, parents, teachers and others to gather and share resources to better DeKalb County Schools. - March 11, 2010 - Donation For Education
Education Online Services Corporation Announces Marketing Partnership with HBCU Today
Education Online Services Corporation announced today a strategic online marketing partnership with the HBCU Today publication to develop an online educational marketing and recruitment platform to service Historical Black Colleges and Universities. - March 10, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
Mum’s the Word at ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoos This Sunday
Half price entry for mum this Mother’s Day. Treat your mum to a wild Mother’s Day this Sunday with half price entry to ZSL London Or Whipsnade Zoo. - March 10, 2010 - ZSL London Zoo
Papa Murphy’s to Hold Fundraiser for Kelsey’s Army®
Papa Murphy’s participating take ‘n’ bake pizza locations to benefit the Kelsey Smith Foundation®. Papa Murphy’s participating locations have announced that they will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Kelsey Smith Foundation and its quest to protect the youth and young... - March 09, 2010 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Free SAT -All 11th Grade students - The School District of Palm Beach County - Wednesday, April 14, 2010
The School District of Palm Beach County is proud to announce that all 11th grade students in the District will be given the SAT (formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test/Scholastic Assessment Test) free of charge on Wednesday, April 14th. Through a partnership with the College Board, Palm Beach County... - March 09, 2010 - The School District of Palm Beach County
Kelsey Smith Foundation to Receive FBI Award
The Kelsey Smith Foundation, Inc. will be awarded the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award on March 19, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Each area FBI field office selects one group that has demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The Kansas City field... - March 06, 2010 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
nuAlerts Launches Social Media Marketing Solution for Malls and Tenants
"Mall Alerts" connects malls and tenants via text messaging, widgets, social networks and new media marketing. - March 06, 2010 - nuResume
Programs of Academic Exchange (PAX) Designates Denver, Colorado as an Ideal Place to Host an International Exchange Student
Denver, Colorado has been designated as an ideal environment for the PAX program to bring high school students from around the world. PAX, or Program of Academic Exchange, is a non-profit organization based out of New York that hopes local families in the Metro-Denver area will come forward to host some remarkable teens for the 2010-2011 school year as part of an exchange experience. - March 05, 2010 - PAX - Program of Academic Exchange
K12Translate Presents Webinar, “Avoiding the Top 8 Language Traps: Planning Multilingual Communication for Your District”
K12Translate’s webinar will focus on how scholastic institutions can best meet the communications needs of LEP and ESL students and parents. - March 05, 2010 - K12Translate
RedVector Launches Restaurant Promotion in Conjunction with Video for Florida Contractors
RedVector, the leader in online education for the design and construction industries, has been serving up timely, engaging, top-notch courses to more than 30,000 contractors for over 10 years. To celebrate that milestone and say “thank you” to its Florida contractor customer base, RedVector has partnered with Hooters to give contractors a $25 Hooters gift card when they purchase any one of RedVector’s targeted 14-hour contractor CE packages. - March 05, 2010 - RedVector
Harvard Law School Reaches Out to at Risk Youth with Music Panel
"The Bizness behind The Business" Harvard Law School’s Black Law Student Association and the Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project will again host a music industry panel as part of this year’s 27th Annual BLSA Spring Conference. The seminar is for high-risk teens, and anyone interested in having a career in the music business. The event will take place will take place on March 6, 2010 at 4:30 pm in Ames Courtroom at Harvard Law School in Austin Hall. - March 05, 2010 - The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project
National Tennis Foundation Hosts Event to Support Local Family Affected by the Devastation in Haiti
As Vicki Duval, a top-ranked junior tennis athlete training at the Racquet Club of the South, learned that her father was trapped beneath their earthquake ravaged home in Haiti, the weight of her concerns fell sharply on the shoulders of her tennis coach, Brian de Villiers. The sequence of events that followed represents how generosity and love can really make a difference. - March 04, 2010 - National Tennis Foundation
Will-Excel TESOL Announces New Partnership with Maple Leaf Foreign Language School
The Will-Excel TESOL Institute announced on Tuesday that it has inked a new partnership with Maple Leaf Foreign Language School, located in Handan City, Hebei Province. Maple Leaf Foreign Language School is the Institute’s newest sponsor school. - March 04, 2010 - Will-Excel TESOL Institute
Bagolie Seeks Elizabeth Education Association (EEA) Presidency - Looks to Oust Long Time Incumbent
Rosaura "Rosy" Bagolie, Candidate for Elizabeth Education Association (EEA) Presidency, looks to oust the long time incumbent Rose Carreto. Bagolie sees teachers working longer and harder, without additional compensation or appreciation, and vows to fight the anti-teacher, union busting initiatives which will most certainly be coming out of Trenton. "Business as usual politics can no longer be tolerated as pensions are cut and salaries are frozen," says Bagolie. - March 03, 2010 - Bagolie for EEA President
RedVector and Care2Learn Donation Drives Yield More Than $13,200 for Haiti Earthquake Relief
RedVector, the leader in online continuing education for the design and construction fields, and its subsidiary Care2Learn, the top provider of online CE for the post-acute healthcare sector, know cash is the most helpful response to a humanitarian crisis. Working with its customer base the two companies acted quickly to join the Haiti earthquake relief effort. - March 03, 2010 - RedVector
Trillium Charter School Receives Board Approval from Flemington Boro
This press release concerns the recent Board of Adjustment action taken by the Board regarding the Trillium Charter School. The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the Charter School's application for construction. - March 03, 2010 - Trillium Charter School
School Districts Turn to K12Translate to Build Home-School Connection with English Language Learners
Survey by Leading K-12 Translation Service Cites Decreasing District Budgets as Biggest Challenge in Serving Non-native English Speakers. - March 03, 2010 - K12Translate
As It Celebrates European E-Skills Week, ALISON Helps to Bring the UK Online with Its 100,000th Free Learner Registering for Its Innovative Online Training Services
ALISON welcomes the focus on online skills training brought by the European e-Skills Week programme as it announces it has registered its 100,000th registration in the United Kingdom – all at no expense to the public or the UK government. - March 02, 2010 - ALISON
Enslow Publishers Announces Music for Abraham Lincoln CD Wins Award
January 19th in Boston, the American Library Association announced its Notable Recording lists for 2010, and included on the list was “Music for Abraham Lincoln: Campaign Songs, Civil War Tunes, Laments for a President,” by Anne Enslow and Ridley Enslow with Jacqueline Schwab on piano. - March 01, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Will-Excel TESOL Celebrates Graduation of 35 Teachers in February 2010 Ceremony
The Will-Excel TESOL Institute held its first bi-annual TESOL Diploma graduation ceremony at the Red Horse Restaurant in Harbin, China this week. The Institute awarded TESOL certificates and diplomas to 35 teachers from seven different countries. - March 01, 2010 - Will-Excel TESOL Institute
Total Education Solutions Opens New Office in Daly City, CA
Total Education Solutions (TES), a leading provider of special education services, recently expanded its reach in California by opening its fourth office in the state. The new Daly City location enables the organization to better serve the Northern California region and fulfill all special... - February 28, 2010 - Total Education Solutions
New Male Gorilla at ZSL London Zoo
Photocall date: Monday 01st March. Time: 10.15am (for 10.30am photocall). Meet: The East Service Gate, ZSL London Zoo. - February 28, 2010 - ZSL London Zoo
FilmSpecific.com Virtual Bootcamp Helps Filmmakers Create Independent Film Business Plans and Attract Maximum Investment
To attract funding from investors, an independent film needs a solid business plan. FilmSpecific.com founder Stacey Parks leads a virtual seminar series on communicating distribution strategies, projecting revenues, and creating business plan presentation packages that will help attract maximum investment. - February 28, 2010 - Kathleen Hanover
Family Dynamics- Parenting a Child with TS and Associated Disorders
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome presents no-cost webinar to families on March 3rd - February 27, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Rio School District Cuts Ribbon on Long-Awaited New Science Labs
The Rio School District celebrated the renovation of Rio del Valle Middle School’s locker rooms into state-of-the-art science laboratories Feb. 18 with a grand opening event that included numerous science activities, an open house and a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Oxnard Chamber of... - February 27, 2010 - Rio School District
Popular Basic IT Skills Training Courseware from Microsoft Now Accessible Via ALISON with Free Group Learning Features
Microsoft’s Digital Literacy Curriculum is now accessible for free across the Arabic-Speaking world via ALISON’s free learning platform for individual or group learning. - February 26, 2010 - ALISON