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Angela P. Starnes Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Angela P. Starnes of Golden, Colorado has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Angela P. Starnes Angela Starnes is the owner and director of 5280 Early... - May 25, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Chicago Leading the Way: New Educational Collaboration Seeks to Create a Clinical Action Plan to Eradicate Racial Disparity Gap in Breast Cancer
Improving clinical practice and health outcomes for all patients through education. - May 20, 2021 - ACHL
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is Opening a New Baltimore City Location
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is opening a new office in Baltimore, co-located with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) at 2923 E. Biddle Street. This new location will be dedicated to helping economically challenged adoptive, foster and... - May 19, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Mouser Sponsors National STEM League for Ten80 STEM Challenge Students
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader empowering innovation, was a major sponsor of the 13th annual National STEM League (NSL) Finals Event from May 1-May 2, 2021 featuring Ten80 STEM Challenges powered by the iNSL, a 501(c)(3) organization. Overall winning teams this year represented Florida, North Carolina, and Maryland: RamTech 59 took first place, Iditarod Racing came in 2nd, and NSBE Fire Jr Chargers won 3rd overall. - May 18, 2021 - InterNational STEM League, Inc.
Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County Announces Graduation Celebration - Annual Scholarship & "Gifts for Grads"
Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County has launched Growing Grads, a new community campaign aimed to celebrate young adults who, despite involvement in the foster care system, are graduating. In conjunction with the launch, Speak Up For Kids received invaluable support from the Leadership Palm... - May 18, 2021 - Speak Up for Kids
Orange Neurosciences Launches World’s Largest Survey on Reading Fluency
Orange Neurosciences is launching the world's largest survey of reading skills through its new app, ReadON Plus. The survey, which is free, will uncover information about reading fluency, grade-level reading levels, executive functioning, and cognitive skills. It will provide a clearer understanding of how people read and how they learn over time. This will provide information to policy-makers to improve learning and to provide the proper interventions. - May 18, 2021 - Orange Neurosciences
Sandra Rouse-Flowers Honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Sandra Rouse-Flowers of Jeffersonville, Georgia has been honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize... - May 18, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
A Change for Wellness at the Woman's Club of Winter Park
There is a different kind of change happening at the Woman’s Club of Winter Park. Understanding what wellness isn't is their starting point. It isn't lack of illness. Women and men of all ages come to the Woman's Club weekly to practice how to feel and stay well, for life. - May 17, 2021 - Orlando Health Coach
Auerbach International Subtitles Inspiring Dalai Lama Documentary in 21 Languages Screened Over Four May-June Weekends
Global streaming release over four May-June weekends of first-ever, self-narrated movie of Tibet's Dalai Lama, 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner, non-violence advocate, and inspirational fighter against adversity and obstacles. An oral autobiography, subtitled in 21 languages. - May 14, 2021 - Auerbach International Inc.
Mika Medical, a Korean Manufacturer Specializing in Syringe Technology, Has Completed Clinical Trials with Yonsei University Severance Hospital and Catania University
The research team injected insulin to 20 test subjects selected according to certain criteria using Comfort-in and a general pen-type syringe. As a result of comparing injection effects of a general pen-type insulin syringe, the injection-type insulin injection method demonstrated faster effects of increasing the level of fast-acting insulin in the blood and lowering blood sugar, compared to the standard insulin injection method. - May 13, 2021 - Mika Medical
Patrick Henry College Wins First and Second Place in the Nation in Collegiate Civic Debate
Patrick Henry College students shut out the competition, including several Ivy League institutions, to bring home both the gold and silver in a national collegiate civic debate competition. Patrick Henry College (PHC) underclassmen, Calvin Huh and Nicholas Storz, won the Lafayette Debates U.S. - May 12, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
Vesalio Initiates FDA IDE Stroke Study
Vesalio announces another key milestone to support entry into the US neurovascular thrombectomy market. Enrollment has commenced in the Vesalio CLEAR(1) acute ischemic stroke FDA IDE clinical trial utilizing the NeVa(TM) thrombectomy technology platform. With twenty participating stroke treatment... - May 11, 2021 - Vesalio
Lily Lisa, Activist, Joins with Los Angeles City Police Department and Chinese Leaders to Celebrate the Asian-Pacific Traditional "Community Service Day"
Activist and Philanthropist, Lily Lisa kicks off the Asian-Pacific Tradition Month by helping clean up Chinatown and the surrounding historical district. - May 11, 2021 - Lily Lisa
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist Honored as a Top Educator for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist of Chesterfield, Virginia has been honored as a Top Educator for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and ministry. About Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education... - May 11, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Medical Staffing Company Makes It Easier for New Graduates to Get Into Travel Healthcare Workforce
Fusion Medical Staffing makes it easier for new graduate therapists to start their career as traveling healthcare professionals. It’s simple for the next generation of healthcare workers to hit the ground running with the company’s Student Outreach Program. The Student Outreach... - May 10, 2021 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Shocking Disparities Galvanize Maryland’s Child Advocacy Community; Advocates for Children and Youth Host Summit to Focus on Advancing Equity
With COVID-19 highlighting or exacerbating disparities, there are organizations and community members working to advance equity for all young people with bold, innovative solutions. This virtual Summit, featuring Chef Jeff Henderson award-winning chef and founder of the Chef Jeff Project, gives attendees a view into this transformational work through storytelling, research and advocacy approaches. - May 10, 2021 - Advocates for Children and Youth
AVA Fundamentals of Peripheral Intravenous Vascular Access™ Addresses One of Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2021
The Association for Vascular Access and B. Braun Medical Inc. announced the US launch of the first of three online courses that will comprise a free comprehensive curriculum on the placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) that is being offered to pre-licensure medical, nursing, respiratory therapy and other allied healthcare schools. Peripheral vascular harm was named to ECRI’s top 10 patient safety concerns in 2021. The curriculum includes infection prevention and legal issues. - May 07, 2021 - Association for Vascular Access (AVA)
Novaes Jiu Jitsu Academy Offers Selective Training for Students of All Levels
Alexandre (Alex) Novaes, 5th Degree Black Belt with over 35 years of Jiu Jitsu experience, 9 years of leadership over the Jiu Jitsu program at UFC Torrance, and owner of the Novaes Jiu Jitsu Academy in the South Bay, California, offers classes for any student pursuing Jiu Jitsu and fitness... - May 07, 2021 - Novaes Jiu Jitsu Academy
K9 Dog Training Academy Sees Greater Interest in Civilian Dog Training
Delta K9 Academy, a recognized training facility in the Los Angeles area, has experienced a shift in K9 training requests for civilian-owned dogs and created a new hybrid training program for clients. The owners of the dog training facility say the rise of criminal activity has spurred a newfound interest in K9 dog training for dogs that are not affiliated with law enforcement or security agencies. - May 06, 2021 - Delta K9 Academy
Joyful Classrooms Founder’s First Book Ranks High in Business Education
Brittany Cufaude’s book, "Lessons in Joy: The Journey to Save Our Sacred Teaching Practice and Heal Our Hearts Along the Way," is already climbing the charts on Amazon. - May 06, 2021 - Joyful Classrooms
Largest International Re-Use Art Collection Seeks Curating Relationship
In 2008, Ken Marquis, a picture framer from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, had an epiphany while milling around an automobile show. “I started rushing up and down vendor aisles buying old hub caps. I bought 41 rusted old hub caps that day. My friend thought I was crazy. I said ‘I have an... - May 05, 2021 - KenMarq, LLC
Virtual Anger Management Facilitator Certification
Join Anderson & Anderson's Virtual Training Seminars - May 03, 2021 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
New Startup Assists Businesses; Empower Employees in Diverse, Inclusive & Equitable Cultures
Today, Culture Fit 20/20 announced the launch of their culture-centric company. Culture Fit 20/20 provides solutions for companies seeking to boost employee engagement and increase diversity and inclusion, resulting in greater innovation, and improved performance and profitability. Solutions are... - May 03, 2021 - Culture Fit 20/20
Joyful Classrooms Launches Book, Online Courses to Help Teachers Thrive in the New Normal
Former English teacher releases her first book, "Lessons in Joy: The Journey to Save the Sacred Teaching Practice and Heal Our Hearts Along the Way." - May 03, 2021 - Joyful Classrooms
Engage Virtual Range Opens in Avon Lake, Ohio
The first indoor virtual shooting range of its kind in Avon Lake, OH, is safe, judgment-free, and ideal for anyone from first-timers to lifelong gun enthusiasts. - May 01, 2021 - Engage Virtual Range
Details Regarding the Next Eric Dalius Grant Will be Released on May 10, 2021 Eastern Time
What Eric Dalius most enjoys most is the process of “paying it forward.” That said, he is very happy to announce that full details of the next Eric Dalius Grant award will be made on May 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM, Eastern time. - April 30, 2021 - Eric Dalius Grant
This Innovative Trauma-Informed Training Has Teachers Raving About How It Has Transformed Their Classrooms
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are much more common than many realize. Before the pandemic, 1 in 3 children in the U.S. had at least one ACE. Since then we have seen a skyrocket in suicide rates, drug overdoses and addiction, leaving even more children traumatized. Reverse the Adverse is a trauma-informed professional development that teaches urban educators how to better serve students impacted by trauma. Educators have reported seeing an 80% increase in grades in just one semester. - April 30, 2021 - GOAT Educators
Teen Ambassador Program - Applications Open
The Yards Teen Ambassador program is a summer 2021 initiative from The Yards Collective, offering teens in and around Rochester the opportunity to work directly with visual artists and immerse themselves in our local community of professionals. Applications are now open. - April 30, 2021 - The Yards Collective
Radware and Netsync Team Up to Offer Cloud DDoS Protection Service to State, Local and Education Agencies
Radware, a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, and Netsync today announced that they are bringing Radware’s Cloud DDoS Protection Service to State, Local and Education (SLED) agencies in the U.S. as part of Netsync’s offerings. - April 29, 2021 - Netsync
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for February 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers of Tinton Falls, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for February 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of education. Each month... - April 29, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
RPA to Host Virtual Continuing Education Seminar Trustee University for Missouri Plan Trustees
May 4 virtual event helps DC retirement committee members satisfy state’s annual continuing education requirement. - April 28, 2021 - Retirement Plan Advisors
Alberto Carvalho Hails Student and Honorees at Be Strong International’s Spring Charity Event 2021
Introduced by Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Redlands Middle School student William Romero embodied the essence of Be Strong International’s Spring Charity Event on Thursday, April 22 at The Rusty Pelican. The 13-year-old student spoke from the heart... - April 28, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Bestselling, Five-Star-Rated Book Can Change the World, Author Says
According to the author of a just-released book, a new view of reality, which he maintains is rapidly being accepted by alert thought leaders, has the potential to bring together individuals who may be polar opposites, politically, and in the process unite citizens of the USA and perhaps even those of the Free World. The Kindle edition will be free to download from Amazon April 28, 29 and 30. - April 28, 2021 - The Oaklea Press
Metro Safety Training Offers Occupational First Aid Training Courses in BC
The well-known school of safety training school offers professionals workplace safety courses with nationally aggregate certifications in Canada. - April 28, 2021 - Metro Safety Training
The First School to Focus on Conceptual Learning
PractEdge School Of Conceptual Learning is the first school in India to teach school level curriculum based on conceptual learning. Students at PractEdge Schools are directly exposed to practical knowledge in such a way that they easily understand and remember the concepts of subjects. - April 28, 2021 - PractEdge School Of Conceptual Education
The William Meredith Foundation is Proud to Announce the First of Two Awards in Translation Given to the Russian Writer Ruzana Vladimirovna Pskhu
This award celebrates the life of Valentine Krustev who was born on April 25 and who, before his recent death, was a great help and support to William Meredith and the foundation. A second award will be presented to the Belgian poet Tom Veys for PANDEMIE, a translation into Dutch of the poet Richard Harteis. PANDEMIE will be published in June, 2021. Both books will be recognized at the Bulgarian embassy this fall which has become a home for publications by the William Meredith Foundation. - April 27, 2021 - The William Meredith Foundation
Dianne L. Bird Honored as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dianne L. Bird of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for the second quarter of 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of educational administration. Each... - April 27, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
This Successful Meditation App Aims to Make 100 Million People Experience More Peace
The successful Dutch meditation app "Meditation Moments" is being rolled out internationally. Michael Pilarczyk, CEO: "We have proven to be incredibly successful in the Netherlands, so we can now enter the international market, especially the United States. The launch of the international version of our app is an important step towards achieving our mission: to let 100 million people experience a daily moment of peace." - April 26, 2021 - Meditation Moments
Patrick Henry College Ranks Third in Collegiate Mock Trial Among the Nation’s Top Colleges and Universities
The Patrick Henry College Mock Trial program placed third overall in the nation at the 2021 American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) National Championship Tournament, missing out on the championship final round by a solitary ballot. More than 6,500 students in 650 teams began the season in... - April 26, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
Protecting The Planet With Your Kids Podcast Has Launched Worldwide
The Reading With Your Kids Podcast is proud to announce the launching of a series of special episodes of the podcast called Protecting The Planet With Your Kids. The series launched on the Reading With Your Kids platform in time to celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2021. Subsequent episodes will be released April 29, May 6, 13, 20 & 27. - April 23, 2021 - Reading With Your Kids
Clubhouse International Launches New Global Service Portal
Clubhouse International launches a global self-service portal for their worldwide Clubhouse Community working to change the world of mental health. - April 21, 2021 - Clubhouse International
Anil Uzun Talks About the Need for an Academy to Provide Startup Education for Young Investors
Anil Uzun will talk about the need for an educational initiative to provide free resources for the next generation of startup enthusiasts on Clubhouse on Tuesday, April 27, at 7:00pm. - April 21, 2021 - Anil Uzun Investments
William A. Geha Honored as a Professional of the Year for a Fourth Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William A. Geha of Sylvania, Ohio has been honored as a Professional of the Year for a fourth year, 2015, 2018, 2020, and now 2021, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the field of education. About... - April 21, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Orange Neurosciences Pilots Its Canadian-Made Platform to Help Kids with Learning Differences Become Better Readers
This week, a pilot of Canadian-made ReadON launched at 12 schools in India, to evaluate the effectiveness of this online therapy platform in helping struggling readers become fluent readers. The pilot is being conducted by fifty teachers iwho have been trained to use ReadON and is expected to reach up to 2,000 neuro-diverse learners. It will run for one month. ReadON was developed by Orange Neurosciences, a digital healthcare company from Kingston, Ontario, Canada. - April 21, 2021 - Orange Neurosciences
Genially Wins EdTech Digest Award for Best Presentation Tool 2021
Genially has been named winner of the EdTech Digest Awards in the Best Presentation “Cool Tool” category. This is the largest and most competitive EdTech awards program in the United States recognizing innovation and trendsetters in the education industry. Winners and finalists have... - April 21, 2021 - Genially
Critica PPE Adds US Manufactured “Clear View” Student Desk Barriers
Critica PPE Announced New American Made Individual Desk Barriers for Safer In-Person Learning. - April 21, 2021 - Critica PPE
California High School Students Will Find Inspiration to Lead for Social Impact
Driven to Lead: A Celebration of Social Good, Action, and Impact is coming up on April 29, 2021. Safety Center will host a virtual leadership event on April 29, 2021 at 4pm to inspire high school students to identify solutions to social problems, reflect on their role in promoting community... - April 20, 2021 - Safety Center
Walkway Management Now Servicing South Florida
According to a CNA Slip & FALL Study Report, over half of all facilities with public access and common areas did not produce a dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) level, the measurement of a surface's slip resistance while in motion, above the minimum threshold set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Walkway Management of South Florida is looking to change that by offering full walkway safety consultations, slip testing services and remediation treatments. - April 20, 2021 - Walkway Management South Florida
STEERus™ - the Soft Skills Academy – Expands Into the UK and EU with a New Leadership Team
STEERus, home to the world’s first Soft Skills Academy, has expanded into the EU and UK with its new leadership team. The EdTech has an innovative approach to training people in soft skills like empathy, resilience and workplace behaviors to improve individual and corporate success. - April 20, 2021 - STEERus
The NIDCAP Federation International Releases a Podcast Series Called NICU Care with NIDCAP, Following World NIDCAP Day 2021
The NIDCAP Federation International releases a podcast series called NICU Care With NIDCAP following the celebrations of World NIDCAP Day 2021. In each episode, best practices are discussed to support the health and development of hospitalized newborns, infants and their families, and those that care for them, in intensive care nursery settings and beyond. - April 17, 2021 - NIDCAP Federation International