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Cogran Systems Launches Camp Management Module
New Online Camp Management Software from Minneapolis-based Cogran Systems, a provider of recreation and league management software. Unlike most suppliers of camp management systems, Cogran only charges during registration—not year-round for a seasonal activity. Features include: ·... - October 16, 2013 - Cogran Systems
Career Step Publishes Infographic on Opportunities Available Within Medical Transcription Industry
Career Step has published a new infographic detailing the state of the medical transcription industry as part of an ongoing campaign to educate the marketplace. - October 16, 2013 - Career Step
New Research by Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd Reveals Invisible Achievement Gap for Students in Foster Care
A new analysis of students in foster care who attend California public schools reveals a previously invisible achievement gap between students in foster care and other students, including those from low-income and other at-risk backgrounds. The research also makes clear that students in foster care... - October 16, 2013 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
DormCo.com Acquires New Online Company That Sells Christmas Tree Lights
Online college dorm supplies superstore has recently purchased PrimoLights.com, an online vendor of Christmas tree and holiday lighting. - October 16, 2013 - DormCo
Spooktacular Family Fun at the YMCA
Join the YMCA of Eastern Union County for some Spooky Fun for everyone! - October 16, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Lorna Nahil Named Finalist in 10th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
Managing Partner of CFO Enterprise, LCC Named Finalist in the Lifetime Achievement Business Category. - October 16, 2013 - CFO Enterprise
Staying Safe While Conducting Hands-on Science
Just in time for National Chemistry Week. Sophic Pursuits, Inc. has released a book to help parents and other adults prepare to perform hands-on science activities with children. "Staying Safe while Conducting Hands-On Science: Safety Guidelines for Parents or Other Adults Conducting Hands-On Science Activities with Children" was written by Frankie Wood-Black, Ph.D. - October 15, 2013 - Sophic Pursuits
Maui Based Tutoring Company Earns International Expansion
WooHawaii (Windows of Opportunity Hawaii) Tutoring beat out over 30,000 other U.S. educational services companies this week as the sole recipient of a highly coveted international franchising contract. Under the agreement, the full-service academic tutoring and homeschooling agency will expand its Hawaii-based services to include the initial opening of 77 privately owned and operated centers in the U.S. Future sales are projected to include over 250 learning centers in the U.S. and U.K. by 2015. - October 15, 2013 - WooHawaii - Windows of Opportunity Tutoring
Elevate Training and Development Ltd Releases Mental Capacity Act and DOLS Learning Activity
Elevate Training and Development Ltd; a UK based learning centre has released Mental Capacity Act and DOLS learning activity for social workers undertaking continuing professional development. The company has opened a new e-course on mental capacity act and deprivation of liberty safeguards for a... - October 13, 2013 - Elevate Training and Development Ltd
Campbell Law Dean J. Rich Leonard Receives Carraway Award of Merit
Preservation N.C. Awards Campbell Law School’s Dean for Commitment of Historic Preservation - October 13, 2013 - Campbell Law
Nation Leagues Announces Starts to Fall Leagues for Ball Hockey & Dodgeball in Toronto
Nation Leagues in Toronto, Ontario is announcing that registration is now open for men's ball hockey and co-ed dodgeball. Nation Leagues is a sports league in Toronto that provides players of all skill levels with the chance to enjoy their favourite sports in a fun and competitive... - October 13, 2013 - Nation Leagues
American College of Healthcare Sciences Awarded Fifth Military Friendly School Title from Victory Media Inc.
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has been designated a 2014 Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine, the premier publication for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. - October 13, 2013 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
The Georgia Diabetes Coalition Successful 2013 Awards Reception with Over 150 Guests
On Thursday October 3rd, 2013 The Georgia Diabetes Coalition (www.GDCToday.org) celebrated another successful annual "Denim & Diamonds" Community Awards Reception with over 150 guests at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. The evening commenced with an energetic pre-reception... - October 12, 2013 - GA Diabetes Coalition
Tools for Gaining Self Control Now Available
New Book on Problem solving shows promise for helping people gain emotional control over behavior. This book highlights step by step recommendations on how to succesfully resolve past and present conflict in family systems in order to avoid issues in the here and now. - October 12, 2013 - Emotional Millionaire Series Inc
Spirit of Hope 2013 Achieves Gala Fundraising Record
In addition to honoring alumni and friends of Hope International University, the annual gala also raised $135,000 toward student scholarships. - October 12, 2013 - Hope International University
CCE Sponsors HS-BCP Scholarship Recipient at 2013 NOHS Conference
The Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) will sponsor Ryan Maddux, Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP), at this year’s National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) conference, October 23–26 in Baltimore. Maddux is a recipient of the 2013 NBCC Foundation... - October 12, 2013 - Center for Credentialing & Education
California Space Enterprise Center Now Offering Discounted Membership to SEDS Students
The California Space Enterprise Center (CSEC) has formed an alliance with Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) to offer discounted memberships with Green2Gold and Space Entrepreneurship. SEDS members now have the opportunity to purchase memberships for only $99 per year,... - October 12, 2013 - Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, USA
Longevity Pilates, an Official Shape Magazine “Pilates for Pink” Studio, is Holding a Raffle to Raise Funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Longevity Pilates, an official “Shape Magazine Pilates for Pink” studio is holding a raffle with all proceeds to go to the “Breast Cancer Research Foundation”. Tickets are $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00. First prize will be a private session or 3 group classes with any of... - October 12, 2013 - Longevity Pilates LLC
Noted TS Advocate and World Soccer Star Tim Howard Joins New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Board of Directors
Howard, who grew up in North Brunswick, N.J., was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome 20 years ago but has gone on to become a world-class soccer goalkeeper with the United States Men's National Team, Major League Soccer and the English Premier. He has been a supporter of NJCTS for more than a decade. - October 12, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Video Explains Online Marketing for Businesses
The Irish Academy of Public Relations has just launched a new, free-to-view video on YouTube. The video, about Online Marketing and Public Relations, tells the story of social media using the World Trade Centre network in Dublin, Boston and Washington. The video compliments the Academy’s new online course which teaches participants about Facebook, Twitter, Google+ etc. The new Academy course about social media begins on October 17th. - October 12, 2013 - The Irish Academy
Tech4Learning’s Share 4 Wins 2013 ComputED Gazette EDDIE Award
Tech4Learning’s Share 4 multimedia authoring tool wins ComputED Gazette EDDIE Award for Best Educational Software in the category of Middle School Project Authoring. The EDDIE Awards target "innovative and content-rich programs and websites that augment the classroom... - October 12, 2013 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Free Access to Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Audios
Recordings from the recent American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance national conference can be accessed online. - October 12, 2013 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Android App: Rhymes in Animated Video Songs Format
A new app is launched on the Android play store to help your child learn Rhymes with an Animated Video Songs format instead of just boring text. Most kids don’t cherish cramming text from a book. Now help them learn the same poems through an app. The app has been developed by... - October 12, 2013 - Classteacher Learning Systems
Marin Mixed Martial Arts Students Win Two Gold Medals at Master Senior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships
Marin MMA’s competition team, led by head instructor Mikyo Riggs, took gold in several divisions in the Master Senior World Championships, held at the Walter Pyramid at California State University, Long Beach, 10/05-06/2013. - October 11, 2013 - Marin MMA
Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams to Discuss Memoir, Nov. 20
UH Graduate College of Social Work Professor Shares Personal Story - October 11, 2013 - University of Houston
Business Author Offers New Approach to Leveraging Your Workforce
Salsbury Human Capital Management, LLC announced today the publication of "Human Capital Management: Leveraging Your Workforce for a Competitive Advantage,” authored by Mark P. Salsbury. Sold primarily through Amazon sales channels, this book is a roadmap for current or perspective... - October 11, 2013 - Salsbury Human Capital Management, LLC
Unschooling Paradise Adds Tips to Unschooling Blog
Unschooling Paradise has just announced they have added new tips and articles to the unschooling blog. The blog has been created to offer strategies and techniques to parents that are home schooling their children using Unschooling Paradise’s methods. The unschooling blog details how to... - October 11, 2013 - Unschooling Paradise
New Class at Denver Seminary Merges Medical Professionals with Seminary Students
Health care professionals have the opportunity to join seminary students in the classroom for a Theology of Health in Culture class in January 2014. The class is approved for 18 AMA PRA category 1 credits and 18 AAFP prescribed credits. - October 11, 2013 - Denver Seminary
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome to Present Webinars on Cyber Safety and the TS Program at Rutgers University
"Cyber Safety Guide for Parents and Educators" will be presented by Dr. Graham Hartke on October 16, while "The TS Program at Rutgers University: A Great Resource to the TS Community of New Jersey" will be presented by Dr. Shawn Ewbank on October 30. - October 11, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Child Care Lounge Classes Approved in Utah and Washington
Child Care Lounge, an online web resource for child care professionals, is pleased to announce that trainer Joni Levine and classes are now approved for child care providers in the states of Utah and Washington. Child care providers all over the country are required to obtain annual professional... - October 11, 2013 - Child Care Lounge
Dr. Marehalli Prasad to Deliver Prestigious Memorial Lecture at 2013 Acoustics Conference in India
Distinguished lecture to discuss the significance of acoustical design in religious spaces. - October 11, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Elementary School Saves Thousands on Back to School Review: School Promotes Summer Learning to Conserve Fall Learning Time
ThinkStretch Summer Program is aiding in the prevention of summer learning loss by keeping students engaged throughout the summer. The program had a profound affect on Abbot Elementary School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, helping the school to reduce summer learning loss for their students while saving time typically spent reviewing material when students returned to school in the fall. - October 11, 2013 - Think Stretch
The Keys to a Successful College Search
The HomeScholar introducing newly released Kindle book for college search process. - October 11, 2013 - The HomeScholar
Unschooling Paradise Offers Resources for Parents Interested in Home Schooling
Unschooling Paradise has just announced that they are offering resources that assist with parents that are interested in learning the unschooling methods. Unschooling is a home schooling technique that puts educational control into the hands of both parents and their children. By allowing kids to... - October 10, 2013 - Unschooling Paradise
Child Care & Preschool Open House at the YMCA of Eastern Union County
Learn, Play, Thrive. Do it all at the Y. The YMCA of Eastern Union County - Five Points Branch is hosting an open house October 12th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Five Points Branch Early Learning Development Center located within the YMCA at 201 Tucker Avenue, Union, NJ. - October 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Online Seminars on Real Estate Investing Are on Sale at Cash Flow Depot
Cash Flow Depot, a real estate investor training company for 6 years, is offering online seminars on real estate investing at half their original price. The seminars are complete audio and video recordings of 2 to 3 day live events. - October 10, 2013 - Cash Flow Depot
Dr. Hongbin Li Awarded 2013 IEEE Jack Neubauer Award for Cognitive Radio Innovation
Groundbreaking cognitive radio research advances technology for wireless network access. - October 10, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Walford and North Shropshire College Set to Expand University Programmes
Governors and staff at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) are celebrating the go-ahead for a new Foundation Degree in Animal Science validated by Staffordshire University. - October 10, 2013 - North Shropshire College
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’13 – The Pathologists’ Meeting™
Company Set to Demonstrate New Structured Results Entry Module - October 09, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Internationally Known Music School Celebrates Its Second Anniversary, with an Open House in Support of Make-a-Wish® South Florida
School of Rock West Broward proves that "music lessons done differently" is what makes them a success. - October 09, 2013 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Western Kentucky University Selects Unimarket's Electronic Sourcing, Procurement, Contracts, and Invoicing Solutions to Support University Business Practices
Western Kentucky University (WKU), a public comprehensive University of more than 21,000 students in Bowling Green, KY, and Unimarket, an innovator in collaborative eProcurement, eInvoicing, eContracts and eSourcing solutions for higher education, signed an agreement to implement these solutions across the campus. - October 09, 2013 - Unimarket
Tech4Learning Wins 2013 EDDIE Award for Pixie App for iPad
Tech4Learning’s Pixie for iPad wins ComputED Gazette EDDIE Award for Best Educational Software in the category of Multimedia Creation for Early Elementary. - October 09, 2013 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Gigniks Career Channel - Gigniks Offers Free Career Videos on YouTube
Career videos by students, for students. Gigniks offers underserved Los Angeles County students the opportunity to learn digital media skills, connect with professionals, and create their own career video library. Gigniks is a non-profit filling the school-to-career void. - October 09, 2013 - Gigniks
Walford and North Shropshire College College Turns Up Heat in Scholars Restaurant
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be opening the doors to its brand new training restaurant later this month. Everyone is invited to come along to the Official Launch which will take place on Thursday 17th of October at 6.30pm. The restaurant will be opened by Celebrity Chef, Marcus Bean, who is a regular on This Morning and various other television programmes. - October 09, 2013 - North Shropshire College
William Peace University Names Alethea J. Byrd, ATC, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Welcomes Certified Athletic Trainer to Prevent and Treat Injuries During Competitions - October 09, 2013 - William Peace University
Seating is Limited for the Building Envelope Science Institute's October Training and Certification Conference
Seating is limited for the upcoming Building Envelope Training and Certification Conference hosted by the Building Envelope Science Institute. The Institute recommends registering early to hold a spot, and a block of rooms has been held at the conference hotel for attendees at a discounted rate. - October 09, 2013 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Idox Information Solutions Will be Attending the Higher Education Show on 17 October in London
Idox Information Solutions will be showcasing the following at the Higher Education Show on 17 October in London to demonstrate how Idox’s products are helping HEIs to capitalise on their role in creating the nation’s commercial prosperity: • GRANTfinder 4 Education -now... - October 09, 2013 - IDOX
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Offers New Early Learning Readiness Program
Free community program supports school readiness; provides informal family, friend or neighbor caregivers with skills to enhance and support the learning experiences of children in their care - October 08, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Quantum Hosts a National Conference
The Chief Guest Professor D.V Singh, Former Vice Chairman AICTE and Former Director IIT Roorkee appreciated the institute for achieving high standards of learning in such a short time. Mr. Singh, an eminent name in mechanical engineering, explained that the field of mechanical engineering, among other significant aspects, emphasizes the optimum use of energy, materials, time, and effort to satisfy the social needs through the design of machines & structure. - October 08, 2013 - Quantum Global Campus
Drug-Free South Celebrates Red Ribbon Week All Month Long
Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World spreads its positive messages to youth and in Tennessee and surrounding states. - October 08, 2013 - Drug Free South