Latest news releases from PR.com for Education. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:23:44 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97402 40% more students drop out of college due to money issues including student loan debt and credit card debt than academic failure. [PR.com - July 26, 2008] Pratt Financial Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/97402 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97366 Parents in academia make great strides toward succeeding as professors, parents, and partners when they work with the right academic and life coach. Dr. Mary Coussons-Read, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Founding Principal of Powerful Mind Coaching, discusses her work with parents in academia and her clients’ results. [PR.com - July 26, 2008] Powerful Mind Consulting and Coaching, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/97366 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97258 Fox & Friends has invited Andrew Adams, student entrepreneur and the youngest member of the Creative Wealth Intl. (CWI) Board of Directors, to appear Live this Sunday, July 27, 2008. Fox & Friends airs from 7-10 a.m. EST (4-7 am PST). Creative Wealth is the home of Camp Millionaire, a unique financial intelligence program for kids, teens and adults. Andrew, who has attended three Camp Millionaire programs, [PR.com - July 25, 2008] Creative Wealth International http://www.pr.com/press-release/97258 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96889 iAuctionShop Ltd has formed a sponsorship relationship with the Cheshire branch of Shine Africa in The Gambia and will be promoting their work with children and schools in The Gambia. Shine – Africa is a U.K. registered charity that helps support Nursery Education covering the age range of three to seven year olds in The Gambia, West Africa. As a charity it works closely with families, communities and the Gambian [PR.com - July 25, 2008] iAuctionShop Ltd http://www.pr.com/press-release/96889 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97001 Engineered Software, Inc. announces the new course from Fluid Fundamentals Training, titled Total Pump Training. The training is a three-day course covering proper pump application, selection, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. [PR.com - July 25, 2008] Engineered Software, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/97001 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97035 NSCS is an honor society for high-achieving freshmen and sophomores. The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) donated the equivalent of 5,638 books for First Book, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing books and literacy to underprivileged children across the country, NSCS’ Executive Director Stephen E. Loflin said on Saturday. Loflin made the announcement at the NSCS Convention 2008 in Lake [PR.com - July 25, 2008] The National Society of Collegiate Scholars http://www.pr.com/press-release/97035 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97006 Los Angeles HR Consulting firm CPEhr, and Junior Achievement, a non-profit organization, hosted a Job Shadow Day for 30 high-students from Downtown Business Magnets High School. Job shadow Day includes HR topics such as labor law, interviewing techniques and more. [PR.com - July 24, 2008] CPE HR, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/97006 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96801 Students from the Sea Islands YouthBuild Charter High School will join in the battle against hunger, poverty, and limited access to education by forming an O Ambassador Club. Oprah’s Angel Network teamed up with Free The Children creating the O Ambassadors program to motivate and educate youth to become active global citizens who will create real change in their communities and the world. “The O Ambassadors [PR.com - July 24, 2008] Sea Islands YouthBuild http://www.pr.com/press-release/96801 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96800 LifeBound facilitated training sessions for academic coaches at their office in Denver. [PR.com - July 24, 2008] LifeBound, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/96800 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96802 Students from the Sea Islands YouthBuild Charter High School joined more than 500 YouthBuild student leaders from across the country in Washington, D.C. for the YouthBuild USA Conference of Young Leaders. [PR.com - July 24, 2008] Sea Islands YouthBuild http://www.pr.com/press-release/96802 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96803 LifeBound prepares students and faculty for the new school year with materials, programs and workshops. [PR.com - July 24, 2008] LifeBound, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/96803 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96805 LifeBound facilitated a Peer Leadership Training session, at Montbello High School on May 14th and 22nd. [PR.com - July 24, 2008] LifeBound, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/96805 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96844 A newly formed FIRST Tech Challenge high school level robotics team in Odessa, FL was just awarded a “rookie team” grant by the FIRST foundation. The grant, an honor for a non-school based team, is one of 250 awarded nationwide, and will enable the team to purchase the robotics competition kit at a reduced rate, as well as defray registration costs in the team’s second year. The team is being sponsored [PR.com - July 24, 2008] Learning is for Everyone http://www.pr.com/press-release/96844 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84410 LIFE Fest 2008 promises low cost, high value fun, information, networking and resources for home and alternative learners in Florida. [PR.com - July 23, 2008] Learning is for Everyone http://www.pr.com/press-release/84410 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84404 Learning is for Everyone hosts Tapestry of Homeschool survey to counteract modern day mythologies about homeschooling. [PR.com - July 23, 2008] Learning is for Everyone http://www.pr.com/press-release/84404 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96365 New mobile educational tool, Cram, helps students with mobile devices study on the go. Cram allows students to create, share, and import tests on their phone. Students can use Cram when waiting in line, waiting for the bus, or even when bored. Perfect for students heading back-to-school. [PR.com - July 23, 2008] SimpleLeap Software, LLC. http://www.pr.com/press-release/96365 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96407 StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced that Grand Canyon University (www.gcu.edu) will be a partner college, an accredited institution that provides college credit for students who successfully complete courses from [PR.com - July 23, 2008] StraighterLine http://www.pr.com/press-release/96407 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96412 Kauffman Foundation brings new lesson plans to the T-Bones field. [PR.com - July 23, 2008] Hot Lava Software, Inc http://www.pr.com/press-release/96412 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96449 Three suspects spent an hour hiding in a school bathroom in a failed attempt to avoid arrest after they were detected by Sonitrol Pacific's security system. [PR.com - July 23, 2008] Sound Security, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/96449 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96294 Bestselling Author Bob Beck Offers Help to Sales Professionals. For the first time information that has been taught in ten countries is now available in new CD series. [PR.com - July 22, 2008] Beck Products http://www.pr.com/press-release/96294 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96546 Dr. Mary Galinski, Founder and President of the Malaria Foundation International, attended the International Conference on Malaria held April 21-22 in Bonn, Germany: Joining Forces, Synergizing Action, Sustainable and innovative ways of ensuring long-term prevention and treatment measures by 2015. The MFI's End Malaria - Blue Ribbon pins were welcomed at the meeting. [PR.com - July 22, 2008] Malaria Foundation International http://www.pr.com/press-release/96546 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95051 Bram Consultants are accepting new clients for Fall 2008. Bram Consultants service clients in Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT. [PR.com - July 22, 2008] Bram Speech and Language Consultants http://www.pr.com/press-release/95051 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96468 Chicago-based aircraft leasing company BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc., and its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel, announced its plans to implement an annual scholarship program in the field of aviation finance. [PR.com - July 21, 2008] BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/96468 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95877 In fall 2008, the college will launch its first two online degree completion programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. These programs will allow students with an associate’s degree or transferable credit hours from an accredited college or university to complete an undergraduate degree in an online format. [PR.com - July 21, 2008] Learning House, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/95877 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96246 Does learning Spanish sound like an attractive proposition? Learn Spanish Language is a website offering just that, with a free course in learning the language. Charles Brugal, owner of LearnSpanishLanguage.co.uk, said: “The program we are offering is different from most of the programs that are being offered on the internet. Everyone else is selling the same information which in some cases is totally [PR.com - July 21, 2008] Learn Spanish Language http://www.pr.com/press-release/96246 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96026 Aptech Computer Education, the flagship brand of global learning solutions major - Aptech Limited, today announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art center at C.G. Road, Ahmedabad. [PR.com - July 20, 2008] Aptech Limited http://www.pr.com/press-release/96026 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96074 Head of School Theo Wilkes Coonrod at Saint Mary’s School (www.saint-marys.edu) in Raleigh announced that Gloria Lesher has joined the school as director of strategic marketing and public information. In this position, Lesher will guide and coordinate the communications activities of all school offices, overseeing public and media relations. Prior to Saint Mary’s, Lesher was a writer at MMI Associates, Inc., a [PR.com - July 20, 2008] Saint Mary's School http://www.pr.com/press-release/96074 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96187 Focuses on the methods of learning Chinese pronunciation by comparing it with English pronunciation. It's an easy to read book that anyone, at any level, can understand. The book's aim is to teach you how to pronounce correctly in Mandarin Chinese. [PR.com - July 20, 2008] AppleChineseOnline http://www.pr.com/press-release/96187 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96189 To master basic Chinese conversations in a short time and improve Chinese communication skills effectively. Learn 900 base conversational Chinese sentences to master spoken Chinese quickly. [PR.com - July 20, 2008] AppleChineseOnline http://www.pr.com/press-release/96189 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96190 Learn some basic spoken Chinese for tourism, master mandarin essential expressions that are especially useful when traveling in China quickly. This e-book is very helpful for foreign travelers to arrange a pleasant trip to China. [PR.com - July 20, 2008] AppleChineseOnline http://www.pr.com/press-release/96190 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96001 50 million students are heading back to 99,000 schools for the 2008 fall term. All schools public and private should have emergency kits for students and staff. [PR.com - July 19, 2008] American Preparedness http://www.pr.com/press-release/96001 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95911 University of Northern Colorado Biological Sciences Assistant Professor Chhandak Basu has received a $49,643 grant from the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, along with matching university funds, to study the viability of using in automobiles biofuel derived from a tropical tree. During the two-year collaborative project through the Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program, Basu is [PR.com - July 19, 2008] University of Northern Colorado http://www.pr.com/press-release/95911 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95925 Officers arrested five suspected vandals found on top of a school's roof after Sonitrol Pacific detected their activities with audio sensor technology July 17. [PR.com - July 19, 2008] Sound Security, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/95925 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95928 Sonitrol Pacific detected two individuals inside a Washington middle school July 3 even though the suspects entered through an unlocked door. Police quickly responded to the call from Sonitrol Pacific and the suspects were taken into custody. [PR.com - July 19, 2008] Sound Security, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/95928 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95774 Asha for Education launched its 11th annual Work An Hour (WAH) campaign on July 15th, 2008. The Work an Hour theme for 2008 - "Empowering rural India. One child at a time," – was chosen to address the problem of poverty in the primarily agrarian rural India and the consequent lack of opportunities for the children in these communities. This year's campaign will help support 15 projects that focus on bringing basic [PR.com - July 18, 2008] Asha for Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/95774 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95658 Durand Area Schools is a model district, and much of its success has to do with the support of its community. In times of tightening budgets and shrinking resources, Durand has been able to improve its physical buildings as well as improve how the district communicates with students, parents, teachers and residents via its website. Serving Durand, Bancroft, Lennon and the surroundings, Durand Area Schools is responsible [PR.com - July 18, 2008] Foxbright http://www.pr.com/press-release/95658 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95572 Dreamtech Press, a leading publisher forays into Java EE 5 Education, by introducing new “Java Server Programming Java EE 5 (J2EE 1.5) Black Book”- a book for Java EE 5 education. The book is launched with a combined vision to increase the productivity of Java Professionals by implementing effective learning theories. Book Details: ISBN – 978-81-7722-835-9; Price – 599/- w/CD. [PR.com - July 18, 2008] Dreamtech Press http://www.pr.com/press-release/95572 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95656 The Art Institute of Atlanta to Offer Evening and Weekend Options. [PR.com - July 18, 2008] The Art Institutes http://www.pr.com/press-release/95656 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95700 This summer the Frederick Keys are changing the way that fans learn about baseball. The Keys have teamed up with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Hot Lava Software, Inc. to bring fans a new way to learn the science behind sports. The promotion, dubbed the Sports Bytes Competition, tests fans’ knowledge of the science behind sports via their mobile phones. Throughout the months of July and August the Keys [PR.com - July 18, 2008] Hot Lava Software, Inc http://www.pr.com/press-release/95700 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95767 Crandon Gustafson, Director of the Center for Professional Development at Harrington College of Design, has been appointed president–elect for the Illinois chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). With more than 700 members locally, the IIDA Illinois Chapter is one of the largest and most active regional chapters. It consists of three functional City Centers; Chicago, Northern Illinois and [PR.com - July 18, 2008] Harrington College of Design http://www.pr.com/press-release/95767 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95440 Ingenex Digital Marketing, a Michigan based digital marketing, web design, and search engine optimization firm, was selected by EduGuide to develop a Pay Per Click marketing strategy, and optimize their PPC campaign on Google Adwords. EduGuide, headquartered in Lansing, Michigan helps parents and school counselors prepare students for college. EduGuide.org, a non-profit has a Google Adwords grant for Pay Per Click [PR.com - July 17, 2008] Ingenex Digital Marketing http://www.pr.com/press-release/95440 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95436 SkillsTrain has become the country’s top achieving college in the recent International Association of Book-keepers computerised book keeping exams. The company achieved the accolade ahead of competition from conventional colleges and learning institutes. [PR.com - July 17, 2008] SkillsTrain http://www.pr.com/press-release/95436 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95447 Officials took four suspects into custody after a school's Sonitrol Pacific integrated security system detected threatening activity July 5. [PR.com - July 17, 2008] Sound Security, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/95447 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95457 Two individuals suspected of breaking into a high school’s concession stand were taken into custody after Sonitrol Pacific’s security system detected them July 13. An experienced operator was monitoring the school’s account when the system activated just after midnight. The operator received signals of suspicious activity from the gym area and dispatched sheriff’s deputies to the school. Officers [PR.com - July 17, 2008] Sound Security, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/95457 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95273 BetterTrades™ has released the dates for its most comprehensive annual trading event, Traders Super Summit, to be held in Dallas, Texas, August 7 – 9, 2008. The Traders Super Summit, an annual conference hosted by BetterTrades’ founder, Freddie Rick, brings all of the company’s top instructors to a common platform where they present trading strategies and investment ideas to the assembled [PR.com - July 16, 2008] BetterTrades http://www.pr.com/press-release/95273 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95176 StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced that Christa Ehmann Powers, Ph.D., will lead a team of distinguished, accomplished educators in developing courses for StraighterLine. She will head a group educators, [PR.com - July 16, 2008] StraighterLine http://www.pr.com/press-release/95176 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95091 Natasha Veale, M.Ed. has recently announced the release of a new website located at http://www.SpecialEducation2008.com. The website will connect online resources, articles, and books, giving visitors thorough information on Special Education topics [PR.com - July 15, 2008] Special Education 2008 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95091 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94932 Inside Michigan Education, a weekly podcast produced in Downtown Grand Rapids, features in-depth interviews with regional experts who share their knowledge and opinions about the present condition and future needs of Michigan's K-12 education system: Inside Michigan Education is now featured on "MI Learning," on Apple's iTunes U. www.insidemieducation.com Apple's iTunes U makes educational content available on [PR.com - July 14, 2008] Foxbright http://www.pr.com/press-release/94932 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94886 California University of Technology Co-Chairman and CEO, Mr. Senthil Kumar, announces that Director K. Balanchander and Actress Manorama (fondly called Aachi) will be granted honorary doctorates from the Hollywood College of the Entertainment Industry (HCEI), which is a division of CalUniversity. The two were informed of their candidacy earlier in the year and a team from Hollywood College came from California to meet [PR.com - July 13, 2008] California University of Technology http://www.pr.com/press-release/94886 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94915 Let's Learn Spanish with Frank & Paco, Volume 1, has been awarded a Dr. Toy Award. The content for the Frank and Paco series was carefully planned and researched by a team of professionals including two bilingual educators and a linguist. The main references are the Real Academia de Española and the Asociación Cultural Antonio de Nebrija through web site elcastellano.org. [PR.com - July 12, 2008] Poole Productions LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/94915 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94608 Harbinger Knowledge Products today announced the release of Raptivity Integration Accelerators for Blackboard and Moodle. Trainers and educators who use Blackboard or Moodle can now quickly integrate learning interactions built using Raptivity, the award-winning eLearning software for creation of learning interactions, in their course management systems. “Thousands of users worldwide using Blackboard and Moodle [PR.com - July 12, 2008] Harbinger Knowledge Products http://www.pr.com/press-release/94608 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94553 First American toy company to guarantee its green flying toy for life with all donations going to www.cannedwarwer4kids.org. [PR.com - July 10, 2008] Toobee International Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/94553 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94290 Each year, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) recognizes student-athletes from each of its 22 male and female sports. The awards honor student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau Insurance is proud to help recognize these achievements by presenting awards to the top male and female athlete in each ODAC-sponsored sport, applauding [PR.com - July 09, 2008] Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/94290 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94294 Washington & Lee University has earned the prestigious Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup for the 2007-08 academic year. The award is presented to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) top overall sports program. Points for the Commissioner’s Cups are based on regular season standings in team sports and championship team finishes in individual sports. Farm Bureau Insurance is the proud [PR.com - July 09, 2008] Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/94294 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93959 Learn Chinese characters by self-study effectively with a practical and easy-to-understand Mandarin e-book. It focuses on teaching the methods of learning Chinese characters thus can help lay a solid foundation for learners to get twice the result with half the effort in their further study. [PR.com - July 09, 2008] AppleChineseOnline http://www.pr.com/press-release/93959 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93962 To master spoken Chinese by self-study effectively with an easy-to-understand intensive course Mandarin e-book and free online audio program. This e-book lays emphasis on improving the ability of the learner to use Chinese for communication. [PR.com - July 09, 2008] AppleChineseOnline http://www.pr.com/press-release/93962 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94011 StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced that its representatives will participate in the 20th annual National Small College Enrollment Conference (NSCEC) July 21-23 at the Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate in [PR.com - July 09, 2008] StraighterLine http://www.pr.com/press-release/94011 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94082 Author of substitute teaching guide to write monthly advice column for substitute teachers. [PR.com - July 09, 2008] Teachers.Net http://www.pr.com/press-release/94082 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94076 3touch, nominated by Dell Ireland; have today become full supplier members of the Association of Briefing Programme Managers. The Association of Briefing Program Managers was formed in March, 1994 and is comprised of approximately 400 members from 100 Fortune 500 companies. In welcoming 3touch, Roxanne McCreery, President of ABPM stated that “The criteria for allowing supplier members to join is very strict, only [PR.com - July 08, 2008] 3touch http://www.pr.com/press-release/94076 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93865 HunterStone released today the Curriculum Standards Toolkit for the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 System on the CodePlex. This toolkit enables Educators to apply multilevel curriculum standards to documents in the SharePoint Document Libraries. [PR.com - July 08, 2008] HunterStone Inc http://www.pr.com/press-release/93865 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93796 Brazilian writer, Glauco Ortolano, has recently released his first book ever published in English. "Humaniquess: The Gif of Your Inner God" is a well humored response to yet another book recently published by a paleontologist who claims he has found the missing link between the human origins and fish from 350 billion years ago. Ortolano writes from the perspective of a poet attempting to discredit such theory. [PR.com - July 07, 2008] Glauco Ortolano http://www.pr.com/press-release/93796 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93593 Two suspects were arrested inside a Washington high school June 29 after the Sonitrol Pacific security system detected suspicious activity. [PR.com - July 07, 2008] Sound Security, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/93593 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93808 Intercultural Communications College has partnered with the EPIK (English Program in Korea) program to recruit English as a Second Language instructors to promote and strengthen English language education for both students and teachers in public primary and secondary schools in Korea. The program is affiliated with the Korean Ministry of Education through the National Institute for International Education Development. [PR.com - July 07, 2008] Intercultural Communications College Hawaii http://www.pr.com/press-release/93808 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93730 Join them on July 27, 2008, for an Open House for this first-of-a-kind center serving children with Autism, Down Syndrome, learning delays, physical and other special needs. [PR.com - July 06, 2008] Bullfrogs, Bugs & Butterflies http://www.pr.com/press-release/93730 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93548 TransWebTuors.com launched Tutoring Program for SAT, PSAT, and ACT. [PR.com - July 05, 2008] TransWeb Educational Services http://www.pr.com/press-release/93548 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93630 This innovative and cutting edge online high school serves to both educate students according to state standards, while also preparing them for the hi-tech jobs of the future. [PR.com - July 05, 2008] Pacific View Charter School http://www.pr.com/press-release/93630 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93319 Dallas based SEO Services company has launched a new initiative to promote search engine marketing in colleges and universities. The internships will be available to several academic fields including but not limited to journalism, web development, business management, graphic design and to IT majors. [PR.com - July 03, 2008] SEO 1 Services http://www.pr.com/press-release/93319 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93156 11+ and Common Entrance students now have a fun and stress-free way to revise for their maths exams. [PR.com - July 03, 2008] Howson Services http://www.pr.com/press-release/93156 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93186 Firebrand Training, an accelerated learning expert, has slashed the Prince2 certification time. The new Prince2 course is the fastest in Europe and extra courses have been scheduled to handle the high demand. [PR.com - July 03, 2008] Firebrand Training http://www.pr.com/press-release/93186 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93224 The National Society of Collegiate Scholars announced today that its senior management has hired Verelyn Gibbs as Senior Director, Member Engagement. NSCS is an honors organization with 650,000 high-achieving members from 230 colleges and universities across the country. Gibbs brings more than a decade of experience from New York Life Insurance Co. Her focuses include strategic marketing and relationship management. [PR.com - July 03, 2008] The National Society of Collegiate Scholars http://www.pr.com/press-release/93224 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93258 Blue Line Publications in conjunction with International Law Enforcement Training Solutions has published a How To Guidebook for interviewers and interrogators, entitled Interviewers Handbook. [PR.com - July 03, 2008] International Law Enforcement Training Solutions http://www.pr.com/press-release/93258 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93270 NSCS awarded four NSCS-GEICO graduate school scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. These recipients are: Giang Tran; alumnus of The University of Utah; working toward an M.D. from The University of Utah School of Medicine Nicole Surico; alumnus of the University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign; working toward a doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Trevor [PR.com - July 03, 2008] The National Society of Collegiate Scholars http://www.pr.com/press-release/93270 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93280 Youth dropping out of school at alarming rates; workers losing jobs to plant closings; college tuition out of reach for many families. These are, but a few, of the issues confronting us daily. No wonder political campaigns of "hope" are rallying citizens. Hope comes from within, as explained in F.O.C.U.S. On Your Future: 5 Simple Principles to Reach Your Goals. In his newly self-published book, Herm Allen [PR.com - July 03, 2008] Herm Allen Coaching http://www.pr.com/press-release/93280 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93233 Children’s Theatre of Knoxville will present the premiere of a new play, “Treasure Island USA,” at the Emporium Center for Arts & Culture beginning July 11. Written and directed by CTK Executive Director Zack Allen, the play is based on the classic novel “Treasure Island” with a new kid-friendly twist. Set around Charleston, S.C. during 1713, the play revolves around the well-known character Long John Silver and a gang [PR.com - July 02, 2008] Children’s Theatre of Knoxville, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/93233 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93006 Dana College, a liberal arts college of approximately 635 students, is preparing to open its doors to a virtual wealth of new enrollments. This August, the institution will launch its first online program for students seeking a Certificate in Corporate Communication. In addition to offering 40 programs of study to traditional, on-campus students, Dana College has long been recognized for its superlative programs in [PR.com - July 02, 2008] Learning House, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/93006 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92944 Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, an agency that sources full-time private tutors, describes recent enquiries that suggest the attitude towards private tuition at home is changing, and the reasons for hiring a full-time private tutor are becoming increasingly complex. [PR.com - July 02, 2008] Tutors International http://www.pr.com/press-release/92944 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93033 Performance Pathways launches a new version of its popular Bubble Reader software. The software helps school districts using Assessment Builder, scan and review tests created in the software. Bubble Reader 3.0 provides a vast increase in performance over previous versions. [PR.com - July 02, 2008] Performance Pathways http://www.pr.com/press-release/93033 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93027 My Global Image LLC, a global social networking company who helps connect people across the world using advanced video technology, announces the launch of HelloColleges.com. [PR.com - July 01, 2008] My Global Image LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/93027 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93126 UApply explains to clients who have no credit history, that it can be difficult to get a loan or credit card; but not impossible. UApply explains how to get a quick increase to clients credit score. Particularly important for score driven processes such as mortgage and auto loan applications. [PR.com - July 01, 2008] UApply Inc http://www.pr.com/press-release/93126 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93007 Reach for Youth received training in developing permission based marketing strategies and tactics particular to their organizational needs. This program enabled the organization to define their core message, identify their target market and ideal clients, and then develop their programs accordingly. [PR.com - July 01, 2008] Business901.com http://www.pr.com/press-release/93007 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93050 Each year Abrakadoodle surveys principals and educational directors at community locations offering Abrakadoodle art enrichment programs. The 2008 results are in and Abrakadoodle has scored a “Superior” rating with an average of 9 out of a possible 10, with 10 being the most favorable response. [PR.com - July 01, 2008] Abrakadoodle, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/93050 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92901 Cover of AASHE Digest 2007 - A new publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) documents the continued growth in campus sustainability efforts across the US and Canada. [PR.com - July 01, 2008] Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/92901 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92693 Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette announces a great new blog for dogs. Jim Burwell’s Blog On Dog Training Tips is an outstanding resource for information, accurate, helpful and thought provoking information on different training topics. [PR.com - June 30, 2008] Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training http://www.pr.com/press-release/92693 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92529 Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, a leading provider of full-time private tutors, comments upon the number of SATS preparation enquiries received by the tutoring agency and warns parents that recruiting private tutors to help with exam cramming is not beneficial to their child’s long-term education. [PR.com - June 28, 2008] Tutors International http://www.pr.com/press-release/92529 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92547 Classes Begin in August 2008 at The Art Institutes’ First School Location in Kansas. [PR.com - June 28, 2008] Education Management Corporation http://www.pr.com/press-release/92547 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92563 Sylvan Dell Publishing, an educational children’s book company, is offering a free resources grant. This grant is for a free, one-year site license (value $599) providing unlimited access to all 35 Sylvan Dell eBooks, featuring flipviewer technology with selectable English and Spanish text and audio. The license can be used on all school computers and may be placed on secure school websites, enabling students and their [PR.com - June 28, 2008] Sylvan Dell Publishing http://www.pr.com/press-release/92563 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92524 Surveys of Global Ethics and Compliance Officers reveal that the top challenge in ensuring quality global programs is navigating the range of cultural norms in which their global workforce operates, and the need to keep a program from being or appearing imperialistic. The Cultural Detective®: Global Business Ethics training resource was developed in response to the need for a better, more sustainable solution to ethics [PR.com - June 27, 2008] Language and Culture Worldwide, LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/92524 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92501 The Italian Culinary Academy, sister school of the world-class French Culinary Institute in New York, has announced a $2,000 reduction in the tuition for its Italian Culinary Experience course that begins August 12, 2008. [PR.com - June 27, 2008] Italian Culinary Academy http://www.pr.com/press-release/92501 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92191 Colin Brechbill is dedicated to providing the opportunity for young adults to attend Evangelical Christian School and further their Christian education. [PR.com - June 27, 2008] Evangelical Christian School http://www.pr.com/press-release/92191 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92269 Walch Education, a leading publisher of educational materials, has announced that it has signed an agreement with the St. Croix School District of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The agreement calls for Walch to develop and provide customized Academic Support Programs (ASPs) for approximately 700 special education students in the district. “Each of the ASPs contains approximately 60 hours of instruction,” notes [PR.com - June 27, 2008] Walch Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/92269 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92328 Quick thinking by a Sonitrol Pacific operator led to the apprehension of three vandals at a Washington High School June 19 after audio sensors detected suspicious activity. [PR.com - June 27, 2008] Sound Security, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/92328 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92357 Howard University alum Blair A. Edwards is the new regional manager for Southern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across the United States. Edwards is Manager, Member Engagement for NSCS chapters at universities in Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, [PR.com - June 27, 2008] The National Society of Collegiate Scholars http://www.pr.com/press-release/92357 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92358 Western Kentucky alumnus Luke Davis is the new regional manager for Southwestern and Midwestern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars(NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across the United States. Davis is Manager, Member Engagement for NSCS chapters at universities in Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, [PR.com - June 27, 2008] The National Society of Collegiate Scholars http://www.pr.com/press-release/92358 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92359 University of Kansas alum Colleen Grosch is the new regional manager for Midwestern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across the United States. Grosch is Manager, Member Engagement for NSCS chapters at universities in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, [PR.com - June 27, 2008] The National Society of Collegiate Scholars http://www.pr.com/press-release/92359 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92363 On Saturday July 19th 2008, The Jenna Druck Foundation’s “Young Women’s Leadership Program” (YWL) will team up with author, advice columnist, and TV personality, Jess Weiner, to host a very special event for the middle school girls of San Diego County. After appearances on MTV, CNN and The Tyra Banks Show; Seventeen Magazine columnist Jess Weiner has designed an interactive interpretation of what it really means to be [PR.com - June 27, 2008] Jenna Druck Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/92363 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92556 TRWA, Inc. (Texas Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will open the new “Barnett Shale Training Center” in conjunction with their right of way acquisitions firm. “The Barnett Shale Training Center offers 3 training classes in the field of oil & gas Right of Way Acquisitions, Land Title Research and In the Field Training for right of way agents,” says, Don Valden, CEO of TRWA, [PR.com - June 26, 2008] TRWA, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/92556 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92013 The latest accountancy training school on the island, the Richard Clarke Academy, last night held its launch event to spectacular response. The champagne reception, held at their offices in Luxe Pavilion Portomaso, was an amazing success. It was standing room only with many having to wait outside as Richard Clarke gave a presentation outlining the unique scientific approach taken by this innovative ACCA teaching academy. [PR.com - June 26, 2008] Richard Clarke Academy http://www.pr.com/press-release/92013 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92058 Philadelphia creative services company adds to portfolio of award-winning educational publications for kids. [PR.com - June 26, 2008] Hollister Publication Services http://www.pr.com/press-release/92058 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92093 Samson Carts Leads Material Handling Industry being First to Achieve Sustainable Certification. [PR.com - June 25, 2008] ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress http://www.pr.com/press-release/92093 http://www.pr.com/press-release/92141 Montessori Preschool and Child Care Program. [PR.com - June 25, 2008] Hola The Language & Learning Center http://www.pr.com/press-release/92141