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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.
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
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
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
Launch of FOCUS: Chicago Adult ADHD Therapy Group for Beginners
ADHD Centers is launching Chicago’s first comprehensive psycho-educational group therapy program for ADHD adults. FOCUS: Adult ADHD Therapy Group for Beginners is a 6-week program to help adults recently diagnosed. FOCUS teaches skills in organization, prioritization, planning, time management, reducing procrastination, maintaining focus and motivation, and overcoming chronic feelings of frustration and low self-esteem. - February 25, 2010 - ADHD Centers, Chicago
New Learning Tool Launched for Teachers of the US Citizenship Preparation Test
Teachers wishing to test the general knowledge of their students in American history, politics and government will find a very useful new tool in ALISON's latest, free, fun learning offering: a US Citizenship Preparation Test. - February 25, 2010 - ALISON
Trillium Charter School Now Accepting Applications
Trillium Charter School in Hunterdon County, NJ is now accepting applications for students in NJ. Sending districts are Flemington/Raritan, Delaware East Amwell. However, all students in NJ are welcome to apply. Information on applying will be available at an information night which is open to the public. It will be held on March 2 at the Hunterdon County Library Headquarters. - February 24, 2010 - Trillium Charter School
In the Economic Downturn, AuPairCare Live-in Childcare Does Its Part to Provide Families with Affordable Childcare
AuPairCare provides families with affordable, personalized care. Families come to depend on their au pairs greatly for the balance they bring to their family, and some families even nominate their au pairs for the "Ultimate Au Pair" contest. - February 23, 2010 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
“Bangalore Entrepreneurs” - Promoting Entrepreneurship
Most people wish to transition from being an employee to an employer but lack the support or the know how of starting ones own business. Bangalore Entrepreneurs is the place to get just that. - February 22, 2010 - Neovette Technologies Pvt Ltd
The London Grade Music Tutors September Piano Concert Returns
North London Music Group to showcase the very best musical talent in East London. - February 22, 2010 - Grade Music Tutors
Boots on the Roof Announces Master Certificate in Renewable Energy
Boots on the Roof, the nationwide leader in renewable energy training, is now offering a Master Certificate in Renewable Energy program. - February 21, 2010 - Boots On The Roof
Non Profit English School Makes Successful Alliance with Buenos Aires Based Volunteer NPO, Giving New Opportunities for Residents of Pablo Nogués
ByYourSide is a non-profit English school in a poor suburb of Buenos Aires. The owner had 3 problems. Firstly, she struggled to keep long term teachers. Secondly, she wanted to give awareness and motivation for opportunities beyond Buenos Aires. Thirdly she was struggling financially. She searched and found another NPO called Voluntario Global. VG have provided 4 UK volunteers who have given additional courses such as CV writing, interview technique and website design aswell as English. - February 19, 2010 - ByYourSide English Academy
Reading Rockets Ready for Takeoff in the Gateway to 21st Century Skills
The 13th annual NEA Read across America will get special support this year by teaming up JES & Co.’s Gateway to 21st Century Skills’ editorial staff and Reading Rockets, a non-profit content provider. - February 19, 2010 - JES & Co.
Discovery Post Wins Big with Dr. Toy's Best Picks
Discovery Post was honored not once, but twice for the prestigious “Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Picks Children’s Products.” The award winners were Discovery Post's Dinosaur and Fairy Magnet Board Dioramas. That's a big haul for any company, but even more-so for a start up. “We're excited by the honor,” said Andrew Wert, Discovery Post President. “We develop products that are fun and contain layers of learning – equally suited as a for home and in the classroom." - February 19, 2010 - Discovery Post
Annuvia Applies Defibrillator to Hunger
Annuvia staff volunteers with the San Francisco Food Bank - February 19, 2010 - Annuvia, Inc.
RedVector Honors National Engineers Week with Engineers Without Borders Campaign
RedVector, the leader in online continuing education for design and construction professionals, and Engineers Without Borders USA (www.ewb-usa.org), a philanthropic organization that supports community-driven development programs worldwide through the design and implementation of sustainable engineering projects, have partnered to highlight the engineering profession in honor of National Engineers Week (February 14 – 20). - February 17, 2010 - RedVector
The Providence Effect Documentary Announces Television Premier
The television premier of the award-winning documentary, The Providence Effect, will air on local TVOne stations on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 12PM, EST. It will air at the end of Black History month to recognize the continued struggle of ethnic minorities and poverty-ridden neighborhoods need to overcome their limitations and build their schools from within. - February 16, 2010 - The Providence Movie
Tax Strategies Can Help Arizona Families Plan and Save for College Expenses
With tax season here, parents of college-bound high school students have plenty on their mind as they plan ahead for college expenses. Fortunately there are several financial strategies that can be used both this year and in the future to increase tax savings. According to local college planning... - February 14, 2010 - AZ College Solutions
Broward County Students and Parents Get Valuable Tips at Free Seminar Presented by SAT Preparation Group and College Counselors in Coral Springs, FL
SAT Preparation Group, a South Florida company based in Parkland that specializes in coaching students how to succeed in the classroom, on the SAT test, and in life, teamed with International College Counselors to share valuable information at the free “Ultimate SAT and College Admissions Seminar” with a group of Broward County high school students and parents. They educated attendees on achieving top scores on the SAT and how to choose, apply for and afford the best college for the student. - February 14, 2010 - SAT Preparation Group
Medical Meditation Instructor Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine
Richard Nongard has released his new book, "Medical Meditation" based on his own experiences as both a patient and meditation instructor. - February 13, 2010 - LearnClinicalHypnosis.com
'Shell' I Pay for Dinner | ZSL London Zoo's Pensioner Tortoise Knows How to Treat a Lady
Dirk the Galápagos tortoise, who weighs in at an impressive 31 stone, is proving that age means nothing when it comes to romancing in the run up to Valentine's Day. - February 13, 2010 - ZSL London Zoo