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Field Trip Safeguard: New Safety and Connection Service by MyContact411

Field Trip Safeguard system allows direct notice to a trip leader if a student is separated from the group so they can be quickly returned, without jeopardizing the identity of the child or the leader’s personal information. - April 16, 2009 - MyContact411

RedVector.com and Care2Learn.com Announce New Corporate Name

The leader in online education for design, construction and long-term healthcare professionals nationwide announces new name – VectorLearning. - April 16, 2009 - RedVector

Portuguese Businesses Offered Marketing Help by British Marketing Magician

Recession hit Portuguese businesses are to be offered free marketing advice by the man the BBC refer to as the Marketing Magician. UK based Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, is offering business marketing advice in a series of consultancy surgeries planned at venues in Lisbon and the Algarve during... - April 16, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates

Edact.com Provides Why do I Need to Exercise? Book & CD for Kids and Children.

In order to be healthy kids must get plenty of daily exercise, but sometimes parents aren't sure just how much activity their children need for optimal health and fitness. Recommendations vary by age, but kids should never remain inactive for long; children should be encouraged to keep moving for most of their waking hours. - April 16, 2009 - Educational Activities Inc.

Home Tutor Matching Service WyzAnt Provides Part-Time Work Opportunities During Tough Economic Times

Although economic times are difficult, popular online home tutor matching service, WyzAnt, is offering part-time private tutoring employment opportunities for thousands of professionally certified tutors across the United States. - April 15, 2009 - WyzAnt

Who Cares if Sexting is Legal or Not? Proactive Digital Education is the Solution.

Think about it... Despite all of the information available about internet safety, how many of us, especially tweens, teens, and young adults are really seeking out this information for ourselves? If you use the internet, cell phone, or any digital technology, www.iroc2.org provides a new way of thinking that might just save your life. - April 14, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication

Maryland Charter School Founders’ Manual, Third Edition Released

Maryland Charter School Network releases Third Edition of the Maryland Charter School Founders' Manual. The manual covers the basics of opening a charter school in Maryland. - April 11, 2009 - Maryland Charter School Network

National Library Week Will Connect Worlds at DeTamble Library

DeTamble Library will kick off its annual National Library Week celebration on the campus of St. Andrews Presbyterian College on Tuesday with a variety of events designed to celebrate the theme, “Worlds connect @ your library.” “Every day, libraries in big cities and small towns,... - April 11, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.

Maxton Native Named Baccalaureate Speaker at St. Andrews

Laurinburg, N.C. - Retired pastor and Maxton native Rev. James Hawley McKinnon Jr. has been named the speaker for the Baccalaureate Ceremony at St. Andrews Presbyterian College on May 8. “I am grateful for the privilege of sharing in the Baccalaureate service,” McKinnon said. Born in... - April 11, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.

Raksam Study Abroad Announce the Launch of Their Portal www.go2studyabroad.com

“Raksam Study Abroad” is accelerating its internship from Madurai, assisting the youngsters of South India. Raksam Study Abroad is pleased to announce the launch of the redesign of their website go2studyabroad. The Raksam Study Abroad’s portal consolidate information about study... - April 10, 2009 - Raksam Study Abroad

Rob Jacobs Qualifies for Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Finals

As a freshman one year ago, Rob Jacobs of St. Andrews Presbyterian College failed to qualify for any post-season competitions. This year, he has qualified for the national hunter seat finals in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. Last weekend, Jacobs competed at the IHSA Zone competition... - April 10, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.

RedVector Employees Help Build Habitat House

Corporate Work Day Allows Employees to Give Back to the Community - April 10, 2009 - RedVector

3rd Annual Kelsey Smith Charity Golf Classic - July 20th, 2009

The Kelsey Smith Foundation is proud to announce that the 3rd Annual Kelsey Smith Charity Golf Classic will return to Falcon Ridge Golf Course in Lenexa, Kansas. All Proceeds benefit the Kelsey Smith Foundation in it's quest of empowering families, friends, and communities to proactively protect one of its most precious resources, namely its youth and young adults. Save This Date. Monday, July 20th... and Sign Up Today @ www.kelseysarmy.org - April 09, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation

Healing the Heart of New York City

Nurture New York announces its latest group psychotherapy and trauma incident support programs...and invites journalists to experience state of the art healing techniques at its Midtown Healing Center. - April 08, 2009 - Nurture New York

Dyslexia: There is an Answer

Best-selling author, Ronald Davis, will present a public lecture on "The Gift of Dyslexia" on May 6 at Westmoreland County Community College from 6:30-8:30 p.m. - April 06, 2009 - Laurel Highlands Dyslexia Correction Center

Young Minds 2009: a Pioneering Educational Event for Kids Comes to Mumbai for the First Time

Young Minds 2009, will be held in Mumbai from the 10th to 12th July and will bring together the entire preschool and early school education spectrum under one roof. - April 06, 2009 - Mosaic Event Works

Oak Glen's Annual Apple Blossom Festival Celebrates Spring

Oak Glen's apple growers invite visitors of all ages to celebrate spring at the annual Apple Blossom Festival. - April 05, 2009 - Rileys at Los Rios Rancho

StraighterLine Meets or Exceeds DETC Standards for Online Courses

StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a company that combines award-winning technologies into a new service that provides a highly affordable, better-supported and more flexible solution to fulfilling college general education requirements, has announced that the Distance Education and Training... - April 04, 2009 - StraighterLine

Marketing FE in the Google Age

Education Consortium Educated: College and Training Provider Consortium "Learning at Work" Given the Rundown on Marketing in the Google Age by Marketing Magician Stefan Drew. - April 04, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates

Educational Travel Consultants Announces Essay Contest on Washington D.C. Student Trips

This student essay contest will highlight the best of educational experiences in Washington D.C. - April 03, 2009 - Educational Travel Consultants

First Class Homeschool Ministries Announces New Headquarters/Open House

Christian ministry that helps churches start homeschool co-ops gets a boost in the form of free office space at US Digital's Outreach Center. - April 02, 2009 - First Class Homeschool Ministries

Earth Day Lessons, Resources Featured in Teachers.Net Gazette

One of the finest collections of pre-k – 12 teacher tested Earth Day activities and theme resources available anywhere promises the best Earth Day ever. - April 02, 2009 - Teachers.Net

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Director Honored with Kids Included Together Founders Award, Awardee Recognized for Her Ability to Create Lasting Partnerships

Rayna Aylward, Executive Director of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, was presented with the Kids Included Together (KIT) Founders Award at a luncheon ceremony on March 20th in San Diego. Jan Giacinti, KIT CEO, made the surprise announcement at the 5th Annual KIT National Conference... - April 02, 2009 - Kids Included Together

RedVector Contributes Again to Habitat for Humanity

Organization Helps Local Families Secure Affordable Housing. - April 02, 2009 - RedVector

Edupoint’s GENESIS™ System Wins Alhambra Elementary School District Contract

Alhambra Elementary School District has awarded a contract for a web-based student information management system to Mesa, Arizona - based Edupoint Educational Systems. - April 01, 2009 - Edupoint Educational Systems

New Website Saves Writers from Their Monsters

New website Monster-Whisperer.com shows writers how to tackle the Monsters they will meet on the road to publication. - April 01, 2009 - The Monster Whisperer

Tolleson Union High School District Awards Contract to Edupoint Educational Systems

Tolleson Union High School District has awarded a contract for student information system management to Mesa, Arizona - based Edupoint Educational Systems. - March 28, 2009 - Edupoint Educational Systems

Student Management, Motivation Specialist to Write Teachers.Net Gazette Column

Award winning educator, author Rick Morris signs on to share innovative, easy to implement, creative teaching tips to help teachers manage and motivate their students - March 28, 2009 - Teachers.Net

Teachers.Net Gazette Adds Columnist: Parent Involvement Mega-Expert Dorothy Rich

Prolific writer, pioneer and lecturer in the field of parent involvement, Dorothy Rich will advise and support teachers to build better, more productive level of home and school collaboration - March 28, 2009 - Teachers.Net

College Workshops Help Teachers Handle Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom

New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome hosts college workshops designed to inspire and educate teachers on helping students with special needs. - March 28, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Learning to Sell in Tough Times Plenty of Opportunities for Small Business – if They Change Their Ways

This recession could just be the best thing to happen to Canadian small business owners, says one expert who has trained thousands of them. - March 27, 2009 - Bizlaunch

All India Free Scholarship Mock CAT

TestFunda.com announces an All-India Free scholarship mock CAT to be held on Sunday, 5th April 2009. - March 27, 2009 - Enabilon Learning PVT Ltd

Wilberforce University is a Top Priority for Baltimore Alumni

The Greater Baltimore Chapter, Wilberforce University Alumni Association is joining in with other Alumni across the nation to move swiftly to aid Wilberforce University. On Saturday, April 18, 2009, the 12th Annual Green and Gold Scholarship Breakfast will be held at the Forum Caterers, 4210 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. - March 26, 2009 - Wilberforce-GBC

MoneyTree's First Batch of Financial Geniuses Graduate

Now They're Financially Ready to Meet the Challenges of The Real World. - March 26, 2009 - MoneyTree

ReadyPortal Announces Change in Leadership

ReadyPortal announced today that Rajiv Chatterjee has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer beginning immediately. As the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Rajiv has spearheaded ReadyPortal's significant growth over the last few years from a venture backed Silicon Valley... - March 25, 2009 - ReadyPortal.com

Case Study: Online Tutoring Helps Reinforce School Lessons

Inge of Vancouver, BC was faced with the prospect of her son, Max, being held back a grade because of his failing math grades. "This Fall, I realized that Max had missed a full year of math instruction due to scheduling conflicts the past year and was now failing." - March 23, 2009 - TutorJam

SMARTHINKING to Exhibit at National Center for Academic Transformation Event

SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that its representatives will participate in the National Center for Academic Transformation’s (NCAT) Third Annual Redesign Alliance Conference March 22-24... - March 22, 2009 - SMARTHINKING

Star Student Contests Announced for Top Students Looking for Internships and Recognition

Judging companies include Sun Microsystems, Classmates.com, San Jose Sharks, KLA Tencor, and GradeGuru. - March 22, 2009 - nuResume

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy is Keynote Speaker at Child Abuse Prevention Services LI Legislative Breakfast — Keeping Kids Safe from Abuse in Tough Economic Times

History has shown that when the economy is bad, children do not fare well. Almost 16,000 reports of child abuse and neglect were investigated on Long Island in 2008, with Nassau and Suffolk counties reporting an increase of 9% and 8% respectively. In spite of the strong link between the increase in reports of child abuse and neglect and a downturn in the economy, government, schools and the community all play a role in preventing child abuse and protecting children. - March 21, 2009 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)

SMARTHINKING to Exhibit at TechEd 2009

SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that its representatives will participate in the TechEd 2009 conference March 22-25 at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, Calif. TechEd connects K-20... - March 20, 2009 - SMARTHINKING

Distance No Barrier as Savvy Students Help Improve Software Skills in the UK

Two young entrepreneurs, based in opposite ends of the country, have launched an innovative way for people to gain new skills in a softening job market. - March 20, 2009 - Mediaroots Ltd.

Hands-on Science Learning Company Releases New Website for Science Educators and Students

A new website, www.LabPaq.com is launched by Hands-On Labs, Inc. (HOL). HOL produces LabPaqs®, academically aligned boxed collections of science laboratory materials for secondary and post secondary science lab courses. These materials allow online and on-campus students to safely and effectively perform course specific laboratory assignments, anytime and anywhere. - March 19, 2009 - Hands-On Labs, Inc. - LabPaq

Tampa Bay Business Journal Names RedVector as a 2009 Best Place to Work

Competition Honors Companies That Have Fostered Positive Work Environments - March 19, 2009 - RedVector

Full Order Book for UK Marketing Magician

Despite the recesion UK Marketing company, Stefan Drew Associates have full order books and are attracting business from 12,000 miles away - March 18, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates

In The Economic Downturn, Working Parents Look For Affordable, Quality Childcare Options

Leading au pair agency launches a promotion to help families burdened with finding affordable childcare. AuPairCare introduces families to a live-in childcare solution that doesn't immediately come to mind for many U.S. families and is much more affordable than daycare or other live-in nanny options. - March 17, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange

After Making Waves in the United States and UK

After making waves in the UK and the United States, the leading online math tutorial provider, Whizz Education has launched their service in India. The maths learning portal, www.whizz.com, brings to the students, teachers and the parents, the most fun filled and interactive mode of imparting... - March 17, 2009 - Whizz Education

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