HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (CitizenWire) — The Julia Dean Photo Workshops, the West Coast’s largest non-degree based school of photography, will mark the opening of its new headquarters in the heart of Hollywood’s Media District on March 26, 2011.
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Education News, including higher learning, schools, educational tools, teaching, e-learning, and related education news.
Neotrope 2011 Non-Profit PR Grant awarded to The Bob Moog Foundation
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Neotrope is honored to make The Bob Moog Foundation its fourth chosen recipient for 2011 of its semi-annual Non-Profit PR Grant Program. With this commitment, Neotrope aligns itself with The Bob Moog Foundation’s mission to educate and inspire children and adults through the power and possibilities of electronic music and […]
New DVD aimed at helping invisible victims of bullying in schools today – gay and lesbian students
WAREHAM, Mass. (CitizenWire) — Omni Publishing Co. announces the release on March 1, 2011, of the DVD ‘The Last Closet – Combating Homophobia in Schools.’ The DVD features the presenter Dan Woog, a gay man, who is the varsity soccer coach at Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut.
World Savvy is third recipient of the Neotrope 2011 NonProfit PR Grants Program
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — California PR firm, Neotrope®, is honored to make World Savvy its third chosen recipient for 2011 of its semi-annual Non-Profit PR Grants Program. With this commitment, Neotrope aligns itself with World Savvy’s mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs.
Nea Community Learning Center Teacher David Maduli Discusses Egypt Political Change on PBS NewsHour
ALAMEDA, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Nea Community Learning Center teacher David Maduli is among a nationwide group of educators chosen by PBS NewsHour to participate in a live online discussion exploring recent political events in Egypt. The discussion will take place Tuesday, February 15 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT).
NonProfit Org, Emerge Scholarships, welcomes the members of its 2011 Advisory Board
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — Emerge Scholarships, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides academic scholarships to deserving women, welcomes the members of its 2011 Advisory Board. Emerge provides scholarships to women whose educations have been interrupted, who have overcome significant challenges and who give back to their communities.
Kids Rock! Discounted Early Registration Open for Camp Jam – Summer 2011 Rock Music Camps in 17 U.S. Cities
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — Camp Jam, the nation’s premier provider of rock music camps and educational rock ‘n’ roll music programs, is now accepting discounted early registrations for its Summer 2011 camp series. Students rehearse, record, and perform like rock stars during curriculum-based day camp and overnight camp programs.
Energy Optimizers USA helps Eaton Ohio Community Schools ‘Go Green’
TIPP CITY, Ohio (CitizenWire) — Energy Optimizers, USA, located in Tipp City, Ohio, is assisting the Eaton Community School District, located in Eaton, Ohio, to GO GREEN and SAVE GREEN, Money. The school district is implementing renewable energy projects, including solar thermal systems, to reduce their annual energy costs by more than $225K per year.
SecuGen Corp. and Lucky Technology Bring Greater Security to US Schools with iGuard Access Control Device
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (CitizenWire) — SecuGen and Lucky Technology are pleased to announce a technology and marketing partnership to bring physical access control to North American educational institutions. Lucky Technology’s iGuard Access Control device is integrated with SecuGen’s SDA03M fingerprint module.
Edupoint New LessonVUE Curriculum Management System chosen by Mesa Arizona Public Schools
IRVINE, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Edupoint™ Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market, has been selected to implement its newest solution, LessonVUE™ curriculum management, at Mesa Public Schools (MPS).
Palm Beach Florida Event: Haitian Community Remembers Jan. 2010 Earthquake in Haiti Activities
BOYTON BEACH, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Toussaint L’Ouverture High School for Arts & Social Justice (TLHS) announced today that Major Joseph Bernadel, US Army (Ret.), and the Delray Beach Interfaith Clergy Association are pleased to invite you to remember with the Palm Beach County Haitian community the loss of lives and the great disaster caused by […]
CalUniversity Holds Its First Graduation Ceremony
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — A perfect ending to a years’ worth of hard work, CalUniversity celebrated the graduation of its inaugural class of students on November 19th, 2010. With the majority of students receiving their Doctorate degrees and others earning their Master’s and Bachelor degrees, the class of 2010 is now prepared to thrive […]
WikiGeeks: World’s Biggest Social Networking Experiment Brings Holiday Hope to Millions
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — The World Mind Network and Friends Beyond Borders have announced WikiGeeks, a coordinated effort among teams of university students to utilize commonly available Web 2.0 and social networking tools to create online Flash Mobs which will promote sustainability, environmental protection, and cultural preservation in selected Third World villages.
Sixth grade science students at the Alameda Community Learning Center will take on the roles of real-life environmental scientists this school year
ALAMEDA, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Sixth grade science students at the Alameda Community Learning Center will take on the roles of real-life environmental scientists this school year, thanks to a collaboration with Save the Bay and grant support from Bio-Rad.
TeacherVUE, ParentVUE StudentVUE Apps for iPhone and iPad announced by Edupoint Educational Systems
IRVINE, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Edupoint Educational Systems, a leading provider of student information systems (SIS) to the national K-12 education market, has launched a comprehensive mobile initiative designed to improve the access to student and classroom information for teachers, administrators, parents and students. The company’s GENESIS product suite has been enhanced for the iPhone and […]
J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Welcomes Four New Members
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board today welcomed four new members at its quarterly meeting in Washington, DC. The new members, appointed by President Barack Obama, are Mark C. Alexander, Mark Brzezinski, Lisa M. Caputo, and Shelby F. Lewis. President Obama said, “The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board will […]
Civil Rights Digital Library project earns Prestigious Schwartz Prize
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — The Georgia Humanities Council and the Digital Library of Georgia won the Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize for their partnership on the Civil Rights Digital Library. This marks the second time the Georgia Humanities Council has won the Schwartz Prize. Their first prize recognized their success with the online New Georgia […]
California InterContinental University Successful Concept of Higher Education Goes Global
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a leading distance-learning educational institution, is now offering its services globally in the hopes of making affordable degree attainment a reality for students everywhere.
ENERGY STAR and Energy Optimizers USA partner for energy education and awareness with K-12 school districts
TIPP CITY, Ohio (CitizenWire) — Energy Optimizers, USA, a company dedicated to increasing the energy efficiency and sustainability of K-12 school districts, today announced that it is partnering with ENERGY STAR, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s voluntary program that offers businesses and consumers energy efficient solutions to help save money while protecting the environment for […]
ACLC Teacher Grizzle will bring cutting-edge learning experiences to students this year with the help of a new MakerBot 3D printer
ALAMEDA, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Alameda Community Learning Center science facilitator Carlton Grizzle will bring cutting-edge learning experiences to students this year with the help of a new MakerBot 3D printer he was recently awarded by the manufacturer. Grizzle was one of 10 educators chosen from over 100 applicants to receive a MakerBot Cupcake CNC Deluxe […]
Free Downloads of 60 Bryant Oden Children’s Songs offered to Educators by Songdrop Music
DENVER, Colo. (CitizenWire) — Songdrops Music has announced it will be offering all teachers free downloads of all three Bryant Oden CDs, from November 15th through December 1st 2010, through Songdrops.com. His viral hit ‘The Duck Song’ has over 20 million YouTube views.
2010-11 IT Executive Mentoring Program in Georgia to be managed by Pathbuilders, Inc.
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — For the second year, Pathbuilders will manage the Mentor of Excellence program for GSU’s Executive Master’s of Science, Managing Information Technology program. Through the mentoring overlay component of the MS MIT degree program, students benefit from real-life experiences and professional development through the insights of a mentor.
California Intercontinental University launches ‘Think About It’ Public Service Announcement Campaign
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (CitizenWire) — The mission to bring education to everyone across America took center stage last week at the Distance Education and Training Council workshop at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado. The public service announcement (PSA) entitled ‘Think About It’ was warmly received by over 100 schools in attendance. The ‘Think […]
Partners in Education and Tuition Assistance Programs says Online Student Population Growing Fast
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CitizenWire) — According to a recent survey taken by the Department of Education, enrollment in online educational programs is still showing a substantial increase and is having a dramatic effect on education in general. The Department of Education statistics say that in 2007 12.2 million students were enrolled in online programs with […]
Jessica Wylie wins second annual Marinello Raw Talent High School Scholarship contest
REDDING, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Jessica Wylie, 18, the first-place winner of the second annual Marinello Raw Talent High School Scholarship contest, wants to use her $10,000 scholarship to help abused women feel ‘loved, important and beautiful.’ Her remarkable story has since been published in Redding’s own Record Searchlight.
Nea Community Learning Center earns an API score of 839 following its first year in operation
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Nea Community Learning Center earned an API score of 839 following its first year in operation, making it among the top achieving schools in the Alameda Unified School District. Nea, which opened its doors in 2009 to offer innovative, community-based learning in a diverse environment, serves 346 learners in grades K-10.
Crown Tutoring Discounts Tutoring Services for K-12, College, and Test Preparation to Help Parents Struggling in Tough Economy
ATLANTA, Ga. — In a continued effort to create lifelong learners and make high quality tutoring services available to students throughout the United States, Crown Tutoring, a leading national provider of in home tutoring and test preparation services, is now offering significantly discounted rate plans.
PETAP Offers Academic Counseling and Career Assessment Services
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — PETAP LLC offers information regarding academic counseling and career assessment services through PETAP.org. These services will assist students in planning their career, choosing a school or college, and preparing for their postsecondary education.
PETAP LLC announces new eLearning Program Options
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — PETAP LLC offers certificate and degree training information for a variety of career fields, through the online schools and colleges directory. The online directory provides information regarding distance learning options, degrees, certificates, and other educational resources.
Dr. Gabrielle Wood Releases Research on Privatizing Enlightenment
NORFOLK, Va. — The research article ‘Privatizing Enlightenment in the Re-Emergence of Religion’ and studies exploring similarities between writings of Eckhart Tolle (2005) and Belzebuub (2001, 2002) reveal new insights about contemporary spirituality. Author, Dr. Gabrielle Wood will release the research online starting today July 30.
Human Capital Webinar: KnowledgeAdvisors Investigates Importance of Informal Learning in Organizations
CHICAGO, Ill. — KnowledgeAdvisors, the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, has announced it has released a brand new whitepaper focusing on informal learning measurement. The research conducted by KnowledgeAdvisors was based upon substantial data collected across diverse industries in an effort to gain a comprehensive representation of the present condition of […]
National Safety and Harmony Month Celebrated by California Intercontinental University
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — California Intercontinental University (CalUniversity) CEO and Co-Chairman Dr. Shaan Kumar celebrated World Safety and Harmony Month by honoring Dr. Khalil BineBine with its 2010 Quality Service Excellence Award.
Meet Annual Hazardous Waste Training Mandates at Two Day Workshop
HOUSTON, Texas — Lion Technology Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its two-day Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management workshop series during the month of July and August. The course is designed for compliance professionals who must be trained annually under the RCRA hazardous waste regulations. Workshops will be held in Little Rock, AR […]
PETAP.org Presents its Traditional Campus Based Schools, Colleges, and Universities Directory
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — PETAP LLC introduces its directory of traditional schools and colleges. Provided in the directory is a list of the top North American campus based colleges and universities available to students. Information regarding available certificate and degree programs including overviews about specific career fields are available as well.
A New Earth Based On Old Texts? Researchers Compare Writings of Eckhart Tolle and Belzebuub
NORFOLK, Va. — A research study addresses concerns about similarities between Eckhart Tolle’s ‘A New Earth’ (2005) and Belzebuub’s ‘Searching Within’ (2001) and ‘The Journey to Enlightenment’ (2002). Dr. Gabrielle Wood, who initiated the study, has published the results online today.
Alameda Community Learning Center Launches Innovative STEM Program
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Alameda Community Learning Center (ACLC) recently announced the addition of a new STEM Through Engineering program as part of its mission to deliver technology-rich, cutting-edge curriculum that offers real world learning applications. STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, is a research-based approach to 21st century education.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Approves California InterContinental University as Recognized University for Online Education
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a provider of distance education through online degrees, announced this week that the Veteran’s Administration now recognizes this educational institution as a provider of higher education for active military personnel and veterans.
Three Marinello Students Place in Top 10 Spots of National Hair Competition
WHITTIER, Calif. — Marinello Schools of Beauty, the leading chain of beauty schools on the West Coast, recently had three of its brightest stars place in the 4th annual Junior Style Stars National Hair Competition. Marinello was the only beauty school with three students ranked in the top ten. The Junior Style Stars National Hair […]
Carden Academy of Mission Viejo Raises $40,000 to Support School Programming
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — Carden Academy of Mission Viejo announced today that more than $40,000 was raised at its Third Annual Dinner Dance, ‘A Night of Chance,’ held at the Coto de Caza Country Club on Saturday, April 17, 2010. The event was organized by the academy’s Parents Association to raise funds that will enhance […]
PETAP LLC Presents the Release of Partners in Education and Tuition Assistance Programs (PETAP)
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — PETAP LLC presents PETAP.org, an organization that focuses on providing tuition assistance and higher education resources for students. With a national community focus PETAP partners with academic and corporate lending institutions. The objective of PETAP is to include financial and academic resources partnerships at national and local community levels to support […]