Sister Schools, an Educational Non Profit, hosts nine Ugandan Children on Seattle Area School Tour
Fri, 09 May 2008, 14:45:12 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SEATTLE, Wash., May 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sister Schools, a Seattle based non-profit that partners schools in Washington State with Schools in Uganda, East Africa, will host a group of nine Ugandan students on the 2008 Suubi Tour of the Seattle area. The tour will run from Thursday, May 8 through Tuesday, June 10.

Ohio School Boards Association Endorses Leader Alert(R)
Fri, 02 May 2008, 11:20:54 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Ohio School Boards Association announced today its endorsement of Leader Alert, a health and safety alerting product, for the more than 700 Ohio public school districts that comprise its membership. Leader Alert, the creation of Leader Technologies of Columbus, Ohio, makes it possible for a school to quickly and simultaneously alert thousands of parents and staff by telephone, texting, and email in case of emergencies ranging from lurking predators to snow days.

Prince of Peace Kids Sow for Second Harvest
Thu, 03 Apr 2008, 09:35:04 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today was a perfect Southern California day for students at Prince of Peace Christian School: warm, sunny, with a 100% chance of learning. Students from pre-school to sixth grade observed and tended their seedling crop. The young plants are three to four inches high and ready to be harvested and transplanted to a field where food is farmed specifically for the benefit of local families in need.

A Million Kids Read Kidsville News!
Tue, 18 Mar 2008, 15:10:55 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., March 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kidsville News! is a publication that promotes literacy and learning for elementary school children. And, literacy rocks! Just ask the million-plus young readers of Kidsville News! ... Ask their parents, who've been thrilled to discover that this children's newspaper makes kids eager to read and learn.

Imagine Tomorrow Attains 33 Percent Share of Computer-Based Early Childhood Education Market
Tue, 26 Feb 2008, 02:02:15 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
WESTWOOD, N.J., Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Imagine Tomorrow, a leading provider of computer classes developmentally designed for young learners, announced today that the company has attained a 33 percent share of the computer-based early childhood education market.

Public Service Emergency Care Seminars Offered
Fri, 22 Feb 2008, 09:07:34 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HEATHSVILLE, Va. - Feb. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Safe Return! Wilderness Emergency Care & Survival Training Center, an independent American Safety and Health Institute authorized training center, is offering schools, groups, and organizations with outdoor and public safety interests free medical emergency care seminars as an outreach and public information service.

Griffith Photography Education Services to Launch Photography Training Classes in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Wed, 02 Jan 2008, 13:40:30 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - Jan. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Griffith Photography Educational Services (GPES), a division of Griffith Photography, will launch a series of photography classes in January 2008 designed for beginning through advanced photography enthusiasts. Training classes will allow digital camera owners to have a more enjoyable photography experience by increasing their knowledge and understanding photography. Camera controls are also explained during the training process.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Becomes the First in Maryland to Implement Caselite Software District-Wide
Tue, 13 Nov 2007, 07:31:02 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
ANNAPOLIS, Md. and CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Nov. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Caselite Software specializes in online therapy scheduling for school-based Speech-Language Pathologists and analytical reporting for District Administrators; Located near the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Anne Arundel County is home to the state capitol, Annapolis. In addition to providing every child with a challenging and rewarding educational experience, Anne Arundel County Public Schools is among the 50 largest school systems in the country.

How to Find the Perfect Tutor: A New Partnership Puts Parents and Students at Ease
Wed, 07 Nov 2007, 07:58:01 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
PORT HUENEME, Calif. and PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Nov. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tutorz' vertical search engine and Crown Tutoring in-home tutoring services partner to 'feed the tutoring needs' of students nationwide. Crown Tutoring will provide discount in home tutoring services using referrals from Tutorz' unique search engine technology.

Brooklyn: The New Hot Spot For Tots!
Mon, 29 Oct 2007, 20:04:35 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MANHATTAN, N.Y. - Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brooklyn families have an exciting new enrichment option for their children this season as the New York Kids Club announces plans to open a fifth center in Brooklyn Heights. The 10,000 square foot Brooklyn location will host a 2's and 3's Club drop off program and classes for children 6 months - 18 years old in gymnastics, art, ballet, martial arts, cheerleading, ultimate fitness, as well as, open play, camp programs and one of a kind birthday parties.

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning Presents the 35th Anniversary Fall Open House
Mon, 17 Sep 2007, 17:07:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
JAMAICA, N.Y. - Sept. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) will host their Fall Open House, at 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, where families can sample for free its culturally and educationally enriching workshops offered year-round. On Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., guests of all ages are invited to take advantage of free dance, music, theater and art workshops, speak to instructors and find out more about JCAL programs.

Sdoia-Satz Announces Opening of Division of Music Education Consultants and Clinicians (DIMECC)
Tue, 21 Aug 2007, 18:32:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MIAMI, Fla. - Aug. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ms. Phyllis Sdoia-Satz, well-known educator, author, pianist, composer, clinician, lecturer and Owner/Executive Director of the prestigious music school, Sdoia-Satz Music Institute (The Husky Gang School) in Miami, Florida has, this week, announced the opening of a new division of the school: DIMECC, the Division of Music Education Consultants and Clinicians.

Successful Pilot Leads to District-Wide Implementation of Caselite Software in Muskegon County's North Service Unit
Tue, 14 Aug 2007, 20:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MUSKEGON, Mich. and CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Aug. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Caselite Software specializes in online therapy scheduling for school-based speech-language pathologists and analytical reporting for district administrators working in the schools; Muskegon County's North Service Unit is located on the shores of Lake Michigan and offers state-of-the-art technology combined with a comprehensive and challenging curriculum.

Mundus Institute and Chinese Government to Launch Historic Joint Venture
Mon, 13 Aug 2007, 16:44:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii - Aug. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mundus Institute of Honaunau, Hawaii, and China National Tourism Administration have agreed to launch a joint venture to utilize Mundus educational software, textbooks, and curricula in colleges, universities, and training centers throughout China. The cooperation agreement will be formally signed at a public ceremony to be held in Beijing, China on November 7.

State Programs Pay Education Loans for Certain Qualified Professions
Wed, 13 Jun 2007, 20:30:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. - June 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The California Student Aid Commission offers a platter of state-sponsored loan assumption programs to pay education loans for those seeking professional training and employment in specific areas of need in California. By providing education loan relief, the state through the California Student Aid Commission encourages individuals to seek careers as teachers, nursing faculty, and nurses in state facilities.

Space Leaders Gather to Support Science Education
Fri, 11 May 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
SILVER SPRING, Md. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leaders in the Space Community will gather at the Federation of Galaxy Explorers annual Galaxy Ball at the Westin Hotel, 1400 'M' Street, N.W. Washington DC on Saturday, June 2, 2007, from 6:30pm until 11:00 pm. This year Galaxy Explorers will present awards to recognize space community leaders and the many devoted volunteers who have made Galaxy Explorers' educational programs a success.

RegentsTutor.com Offers New Way for Students to Study for Biology and Chemistry Regents Exams
Mon, 07 May 2007, 19:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's that time of year again! The time where almost every high school student in New York is stressing about Regents Exams. Administered statewide, Regents Exams assess student aptitude on a variety of subjects, and passing is a requirement for students to receive a Regents diploma.

Evening at Emory: Emory University Welcomes Erica Glasener of HGTV's Gardener's Diary
Thu, 03 May 2007, 18:00:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
ATLANTA, Ga. - May 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Evening at Emory, a program of Emory University's Center for Lifelong Learning, is providing a unique opportunity for people to have a behind-the-scenes peek at the 'Gardener's Diary' - a daily program appearing on Home and Garden Television (HGTV); the first class will be held on May 15 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. and is entitled "Outstanding Ornamentals for Your Georgia Garden."

Recent BOOSTKIDS Study Shows 70-percent of Career Success Attributable to People Skills
Wed, 02 May 2007, 21:00:00 GMT — Edited by Chris Simmons
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A recent study of Human Resource Managers by BOOSTKIDS has shown that 70-percent of an individual's career success is a direct result of his or her 'People Skills' versus only 30-percent of a person's career success is attributable to their technical knowledge of the job.

Celebrant Graduates from All Walks of Life to Officiate at Ceremonies for People to 'Live the Art of Life'
Mon, 30 Apr 2007, 05:33:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Apr. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Under a band of multi-colored ribbons and accompanied by live yodeling, fifty graduates received certificates and joined the growing ranks of Celebrants during ceremonies Sunday at the Madison Hotel in Morristown, N.J., it was announced by Celebrant USA Foundation & Institute.

Can You Give This Program a Name? Energy Camp
Mon, 23 Apr 2007, 15:43:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. - Apr. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rev. Maria Mejias, founder of Chosen Beings of Light, is expanding her Children & Teen Healing Program to include a summer energy camp scheduled for July - Sept. 2007, as well as morning and after-school energy programs for the gifted children and teens (ages 3 - 18).

Desire2Learn and Respondus Collaborate to Increase Security in Online Assessment
Mon, 26 Mar 2007, 10:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDMOND, Wash. - Mar. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Respondus Inc., a leading provider of assessment tools for learning management systems in higher education, and Desire2Learn Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise eLearning solutions today announced the integration of Respondus LockDown Browser with the Desire2Learn Learning Environment to offer increased security for online testing.

News About The Husky Gang Music School - Celebrating its 50th Anniversary
Tue, 06 Mar 2007, 14:00:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
MIAMI, Fla. - Mar. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sdoia-Satz Music Institute (The Husky Gang School), the prestigious, private music school in Miami with a reputation for outstanding musical excellence, is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is offering a $100 discount on its $250 two hour comprehensive- aptitude test, available only until March 15, 2007.

New Keyboarding Trivia Game Adds Entertainment Dimension to the Way Students Learn How to Type
Wed, 10 Jan 2007, 15:58:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
WARWICK, R.I. - Jan. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Business Education Publishing announces the release of a new, interactive and fun board game - Keyboarding Trivia - designed to take students temporarily away from the keyboard while reinforcing letter-key memory.

Colligo Announces Interactive Workbooks, Tests and Lesson Plans for Students with Learning Disabilities
Wed, 18 Oct 2006, 16:35:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SPOKANE, Wash. - Oct. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At all levels of education, students with learning disabilities are not only affected by the consequences of high-stakes testing, but also daily work book and lesson plan preparation.

State Approves The Learning Adventure for Supplemental Literacy Education
Wed, 11 Oct 2006, 22:43:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MONROVIA, Calif. - Oct. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The California State Department of Education recently approved The Learning Adventure to provide Supplemental Education Services to students who fall under the protection of the recent Title I and No Child Left Behind legislation. This means that students struggling in California schools are able to access the quality literacy program offered by The Learning Adventure at no cost to parents.

5th Largest School District in America Chooses Caselite Software's Therapy-Scheduling and Analysis Program for Speech-Language Pathologists and Administrators
Wed, 06 Sep 2006, 15:07:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Sept. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a time when several states are facing critical shortages of school-based SLPs, progressive districts like Clark County are finding creative ways to attract and retain their talent. With over 300,000 students in more than 300 schools, Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas, NV, is the 5th largest and fastest growing school district in the country. Caselite Software specializes in online therapy scheduling for school-based Speech-Language Pathologists and analytical reporting for their District Administrators.

Students from Washington and California Tie for NBFAA Scholarship
Mon, 26 Jun 2006, 17:49:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher L. Simmons
IRVING, TX - June 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in the history of the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) Youth Scholarship Award program, two students have tied for first place. Jordan Biltoft, Spokane, Wash. and Ryan Patton, Yorba Linda, Calif. were this year's winners and will receive $5,000 each

'Rabbit' Motivates Children to Read
Fri, 23 Jun 2006, 18:45:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher L. Simmons
HOCKESSIN, DE - June 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Hare E Whodini performs his magic show, The Magic of Reading, at elementary schools, the reading levels of most students increase. Hare E, dressed as a rabbit and played by Bob Corson of Hockessin, DE and Magic Just 4 U, uses motivational strategies to increase reading levels and reading comprehension of children who attend the show.

Sumter School District 17 Chooses Two-Year Subscription of Caselite Software's Therapy-Scheduling Program for Speech-Language Pathologists
Fri, 16 Jun 2006, 18:42:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher L. Simmons
SUMTER, SC and CHARLOTTE, NC - June 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Caselite Software specializes in online therapy scheduling for Speech-Language Pathologists working in the schools; Sumter School District 17 in South Carolina is located near the geographic center of the state and is nationally known for excellence since receiving many prestigious recognitions including three National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Awards. The district enrolls more than 9,000 students in grades preschool through 12 and employs over 1,500 staff members.

Respondus Ranks First in Customer Satisfaction Survey of Higher Education e-Learning Vendors
Thu, 27 Apr 2006, 15:32:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
REDMOND, WA - Apr. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Respondus received the highest customer satisfaction score among 44 higher education e-learning vendors that were included in a report by The Alliance for Higher Education Competitiveness (A-HEC). The report is based on survey responses from leaders of Internet-supported learning initiatives in higher education.

Respondus Releases Browser for Secure Testing in Blackboard and WebCT
Tue, 18 Apr 2006, 23:42:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
REDMOND, WA - Apr. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Respondus, Inc. announces the release of Respondus LockDown Browser, a custom browser that creates a secure testing environment within the WebCT and Blackboard e-learning platforms. When students use Respondus LockDown Browser they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. When an assessment is started, students are locked into it until they submit it for grading.

Texas Educational Publisher DynaStudy, Inc. Earns HUB Certification as Woman-Owned Business
Thu, 23 Mar 2006, 17:07:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
LEAGUE CITY, TX - Mar. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DynaStudy, Inc. was recently awarded certification as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC). The TBPC develops rules and administers the certification and compliance functions for the State of Texas minority and woman-owned business program.

Comprehensive Seminar at Walt Disney World(R) Guarantees College Graduation
Thu, 23 Mar 2006, 14:57:00 GMT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
ORLANDO, FL - Mar. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A college-readiness seminar and program at Walt Disney World(R) Resort, Brendon Burchard's College Success Bootcamp, guarantees that attendees will go on to become college graduates within six years or less - or their money back.

Is it Alternative Text OR Accessible Text? asks AccessCrafters
Tue, 07 Mar 2006, 10:28:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BELLINGHAM, WA - Mar. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Recently the Federal Government passed amendments to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, requiring that information be made available for people with disabilities, reports AccessCrafters. Although compliance is seen as a burden, the adherence does have cost savings, benefits and solutions for the entire population.

PC Kidz Announces New 40-Week Curriculum
Wed, 01 Feb 2006, 13:12:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
TYLER, TX - Feb. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PC Kidz, a Texas based children's computer education company, unveils a new 40-Week Curriculum aimed at establishing computer literacy and technology skills in preschool and elementary students, while adhering to the same fall and spring schedules accepted by local school districts.

Make Your 2006 Resolutions Stick by Enrolling in the Labyrinth, a Unique Learning Experience
Tue, 17 Jan 2006, 14:21:00 GMT — Edited by Beverly West
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Jan. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Stephanie Burns, researcher, author, and motivational speaker today announced her online educational program The Labyrinth designed to help people set, achieve, and maintain their goals in 2006 and beyond.

Sdoia-Satz Music Institute - The Husky Gang School - Offers OnLine Interactive Music Instruction
Tue, 08 Nov 2005, 20:15:00 GMT — Edited by Debra Tone
MIAMI, FL - Nov. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sdoia-Satz Music Institute (The Husky Gang School), is offering an exciting NEW program: OnLine Interactive Music Instruction for students with high-speed Internet connections. At present, only piano instruction is available online. In the near future, the school will add other instruments and voice to this program, Using the same fine instructors for which the school is famous, students in the online program are now able to SEE and HEAR their teachers and vice versa.

Respondus Wins Gold Excellence in E-Learning Award
Wed, 19 Oct 2005, 11:46:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
REDMOND, WA - Oct. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Respondus, Inc. announced today that brandon-hall.com has presented the company with a Gold Excellence in E-Learning Award for Innovative Technology. The award recognizes StudyMate(R), an authoring tool that allows users to create ten Flash-based activities and e-learning games using three simple templates.

Healthy Schools Campaign to Launch 'The Student Body Challenge' to Address Childhood Obesity in Schools
Fri, 14 Oct 2005, 15:39:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHICAGO, IL - Oct. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A recent survey of parents of school-aged children conducted by the national Action for Healthy Kids consortium found that while the majority of parents want their children to get healthier food and more exercise at school, nearly 85% were unaware that federal law requires their schools to develop comprehensive wellness policies addressing these issues by July 1, 2006. They are also unaware that the law specifies that parents, among other key stakeholders, must be involved from the beginning in designing those district policies.

IBM and HENAAC Partnership will bring the Viva Technology Program to Six US States
Tue, 04 Oct 2005, 13:27:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IBM's Partner with IBM in Education program (PIE) and HENAAC are joining forces in the Fall of 2005 to take the Viva Technology Program to six states where IBM facilities are located. HENAAC will receive a $150,000 grant from IBM to produce these Viva Technology programs. This partnership will formally be announced at the 17th Annual HENAAC Conference in Anaheim, CA from October 6-8, 2005.

Letters About Literature Contest Winners Receive Awards from Target and Library of Congress at National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005, 11:31:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Target Brands, Inc. announced today that Letters About Literature Contest Winners Received Awards from Target and Library of Congress, on Sept. 24th 2005, at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

Former President of the College of William and Mary Graduate Education Association Takes the Reigns as Mathematics Course Coordinator at the Fifth Largest HBCU in Nation
Fri, 23 Sep 2005, 12:13:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NORFOLK, VA - September 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former President of the College of William and Mary graduate Education Association, Dr. Archie W. Earl, Sr., has been appointed to the position of Mathematics Course Coordinator in the Department of Mathematics, at Norfolk State University, in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Former Naval Medical Research Center Faculty Research Fellow Serves on Sickle Cell Dissertation Research Committee at 5th Largest HBCU in the Country
Tue, 13 Sep 2005, 14:09:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NORFOLK, VA - September 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) Faculty Research Fellow, Dr.. Archie W. Earl, Sr., recently served on the doctoral dissertation research committee of a graduate student studying sickle cell disease. The dissertation was written by Dr. Brenda J. Norman who earned her DSW (doctor of social work) degree in May 2005, from Norfolk State University, in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Outstanding Intellectual of the Twentieth Century Nominee Presents Paper at the 2005 Mathematical Association of America Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Mon, 22 Aug 2005, 15:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
NORFOLK, VA - August 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, August 4, 2005, Dr. Archie W. Earl, Sr., nominated to the International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England, for recognition as an 'Outstanding Intellectual of the Twentieth Century,' presented a paper at the MathFest 2005 Conference, of the Mathematical Association of America, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The paper Dr. Earl presented was entitled 'A High-Tech In-Service Graduate Math Course.' In the presentation, Dr. Earl discussed some of the technologies that were used in a mathematics course that Dr. Eurice Dawley, Mrs. Mary Copeland, and he team-taught, to in-service mathematics teachers, during the fall semester of 2004.

Kamp NYC Helps Shape America's Most Talented Kids Reach for the Stars
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 11:12:00 GMT — Edited by Beverly West
NEW YORK, NY - July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2inspire Productions' Kamp NYC (www.KampNYC.com), an intensive, New York based performing arts workshop designed to hone the skills of talented young performers and shape them into Broadway bound triple threats, today announced that it has begun accepting applications for its winter session, December 27th, 2005 through January 2nd, 2006. The cost is $1,600.00 per student.

Remedy for the 'Last Child in the Woods' Crisis: Controversy Flares as Outdoor Education Offers Human-Nature Psychology Antidote to Improve Mental Health
Mon, 27 Jun 2005, 10:23:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. - June 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'A form of insanity grips modern, consumer-oriented cultures; it is a nature-deficit sickness that can only be cured by genuinely reconnecting with the natural world that nurtures us,' reflects Dr. Charles Yaple, Editor, in his June column in 'Taproot,' the Journal for Education in the Outdoors at SUNY, Cortland. Disputing noted science writer Alan Caruba, Yaple and his experts say that we have lost the sanity to bond with things of lasting value in nature so we stressfully pursue endless temporary fixes.

Tom Arnold Inspires High School Graduates Who Have Overcome Learning Disabilites
Mon, 20 Jun 2005, 10:34:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CULVER CITY, Calif. - June 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Actor and comedian, Tom Arnold, will address the Class of 2005 graduating from the Kayne Eras Center (KEC) School on June 22. All 23 graduates are youngsters challenged by learning, developmental or emotional disabilities who have overcome many obstacles to arrive at this significant milestone. Of the graduating class, 15 students are already enrolled for the fall term in area colleges and trade schools.

The Newcomen Society and the Harvard Business School Jointly Honor Michelle Craig McDonald with Postdoctoral Fellowship
Tue, 14 Jun 2005, 13:09:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
EXTON, Penn. - June 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Newcomen Society (www.newcomen.org) and the Harvard Business School recently awarded Michelle Craig McDonald with the prestigious Harvard-Newcomen Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Business History.

Marinello Schools of Beauty Celebrates its 100-Year Anniversary and the Grand Opening of a New Expanded Facility in City of Industry, CA
Tue, 07 Jun 2005, 17:01:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - June 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marinello Schools of Beauty, the leader in cosmetology education and training since 1905, announces the grand opening of its expanded educational facility, located in the Puente Hills Mall at 1600 Azusa Avenue, Suite 244, in the City of Industry, Calif. The Grand Opening celebration will take place on Thursday, June 16th, beginning at 1:00 pm.

Award-Winning Online Professor Launches Educational Game-Creation Services Aimed at College-Prep Schools and Home-Schooling Parents
Tue, 31 May 2005, 12:00:00 GMT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - May 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The idea for college online instructor, James Musgrave's new service, Contemporary Instructional Concepts (www.contempinstruct.com), came after many semesters of teaching online through a variety of San Diego colleges.

The Miami Children's Museum, in Collaboration with the Husky Gang School, is Hosting 'A Magical Day With The Husky Gang'
Mon, 23 May 2005, 17:20:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MIAMI, Fla. - May 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Miami Children's Museum, in collaboration with The Husky Gang School (Sdoia-Satz Music Institute of Miami) is hosting 'A Magical Day With the Husky Gang' on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL There will be two one and one half hour performances, suitable for children, one from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM and another from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM.

NECBC President and CEO Appointed to ACSUS Advisory Board
Thu, 24 Mar 2005, 15:44:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BOSTON, Mass. /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The NECBC is pleased to announce the appointment of New England Canada Business Council (NECBC), President and CEO, Paul Raymond, to the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS) Advisory Council. Established in 1971, ACSUS is a multidisciplinary association of scholars, professionals and institutions dedicated to improving understanding of Canada in the United States.

The American Center for Conflict Resolution Institute Announces Mediation Certification Training Program
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 11:07:00 GMT — Edited by Beverly West
AKRON, OH /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The American Center for Conflict Resolution Institute (www.accri.org) today announced that they are offering a Distance Learning Mediation Certification Program for correspondence students interested in becoming certified mediators, and acquiring state-of-the-art dispute resolution skills.

School for Autism Receives International Award
Tue, 01 Mar 2005, 10:47:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The New England Center For Children (NECC) of Southborough, MA has been chosen to receive the 2005 SABA Award for Enduring Programmatic Contributions in Behavior Analysis. NECC (www.necc.org) will accept the prestigious award at the opening event of the 31st Annual Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA) Convention, Saturday, May 28, 2005 in Chicago.

Teen Entrepreneur Grants Teachers' Wish Lists
Wed, 05 Jan 2005, 11:43:00 GMT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
TULSA, OK /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Raynece Leader-Thompson was only thirteen when she created the Math-a-Mania(tm) game that makes learning math fun for children and adults. As she accepted invitations to demonstrate the game for school districts across the nation, she saw first-hand the lack of supplies in many of the classrooms. As sales of 'Math-a-Mania(tm)' increased, Raynece asked her mother Johnece, president of the games distributor Math Workz, LLC, to help find a way they could fill this need. The 'Teachers' Wish List' is a result of this desire.