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March 19th ? Last Date for Admissions to The Open University MBA Programme

The Open University, UK today announced that the admissions to their MBA Programme would be closing on March 19th and the two-and-half year (30 months) course is scheduled to begin in May 2010. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Liberty University Online Academy Earns Full Accreditation From Esteemed Accrediting Body for Online Homeschooling

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) announced last month that Liberty University Online Academy (LUOA) has been granted full accreditation. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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New School PLANit System Helps Struggling Students

Parent-designed product offers a solution for lost homework and parent/teacher communication (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Latin America Emerges as Increasingly Popular Travel Destination for High School Spanish Teachers According to National Educational Travel Council (NETC)

Since 9/11, Educational Travel to Latin America Has Doubled (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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A New "Math Art" Activity Book That's Actually Written By A Teacher

A new math book written by a former Bronx schoolteacher exemplifies what is possible when actual teachers are the ones creating and publishing lesson plans. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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New BoostKids Book Increases Children's Confidence by Teaching People Skills and Developing Character

Boost your children's self confidence by teaching them people skills and developing their character. Rob Heller's new book, "BoostKids: Teaching Kids Life's Most Important Lessons," is an excellent resource for parents looking to build their child's self confidence using BoostKids techniques. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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AT&T Releases ?Raising Their Voices,? a New Study Into Causes and Solutions for the High School Dropout Crisis

In Response to Key Research Finding, National Education Association Takes Lead in Launching Series of Community Dialogues (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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PocketSLP iPhone App a Game Changer for Speech Therapy

The PocketSLP iPhone app captivates and engages children in ways flash cards never could. Dubbed “The Digital SLP Assistant”, PocketSLP makes card decks obsolete, ushering in a new era for speech therapists and parents of children with articulation delays. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Physical Bullying of Kids on the Decline; PC Pandora 6.0 Computer Monitoring Software Can Help Combat the Rising Cyberbullying

A new national study conducted by the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire found physical bullying among peers declined from 2003 to 2008. At the same time, the National Crime Prevention Council says cyberbullying is on the rise. Pandora Corp. co-founder Manuel Coats explains how PC Pandora 6.0 computer monitoring software can be a valuable tool in the fight against cyberbullying. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Inspiration Software's Family of Visual Learning Software Tools Moves to the Finalist Round of the 2010 SIIA CODiE Awards

Leader in Visual Thinking and Learning One of Six Education Companies With Three or More Products Named as Finalists in Celebrated Award Program (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Qwizdom Releases Q6 - Most Affordable, Versatile SRS Available for K12

Qwizdom, provider of integrated education technology solutions, recently launched its newest hardware release, the Q6 student response system.The Qwizdom Q6 Student Response System is currently available for pre-order and will begin shipping April 30th. The new system is unique in that it offers more opportunity for collaboration than any previous system, with an easy-to-use keypad (similar to a cell phone), text input and a larger LCD screen to view full questions and enter responses. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Spring Break Sale Going On At Stratford Career Institute

Distance learning school Stratford Career Institute announces a special, limited-time Spring Break Sale offering 10% off already reduced tuition prices. The sale runs from March 10, 2010 through April 9, 2010. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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SaniHome Brings the World's Only Sanitizing Fogger to Consumers at Home and on the Go; Clean Isn't Good Enough Anymore

The SaniGuard Total Release Fogger is the only way to sanitize an entire room in 15 minutes. SaniGuard is an EPA approved and patented sanitizer, proven to kill 99.9% of all germs, bacteria and viruses on contact. SaniGuard has undergone extensive testing and is the only dry-on-contact sanitizer available, therefore its safe on all surfaces including electronics. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Foundation For Asia Pacific Education Announces $10,000 STA Travel Donation In Continuing Support Of Study Abroad In Asia Pacific

STA Travel's $10,000 donation is its second in support of the Foundation for Asia Pacific Education, a non-profit organization raising funds so more students can gain cultural and academic experiences in the Asia Pacific region. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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LooLeDo.com Announces Relaunch of Kids Crafts and Science Projects Social Networking Website

Site With a Focus on Encouraging the Use of Recyclable Materials to Make Unique Kids Crafts Relaunches With a New User Interface and Additional Craft Content for Kids, Parents, Teachers And Educators (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Eight-Year Old Boy Publishes His First Book

As a music lover, Jared wanted to write a Johnny Cash style song. The resulting music and lyrics grew until they inspired him to compile his first book. With a little help from Mom and an illustrator, seven-year old Jared Tinlin became an author. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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EF Educational Tours to award Global Citizen Scholarships for exclusive China tour

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 10 U.S. high school students to travel to China with students from India (PRWeb Mar 7, 2010)

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Emagister Reports Teaching Industry Growth, Despite Economic Hardships

This is supported by the recently publicized statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, acknowledging that the teaching industry will continue to see growth for the next 7 years. That could translate into 479,000 new jobs. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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Teens Rock YouTube with Personal Drug-Free Videos

Natural High launches their 2010 Natural High Video PSA Contest on YouTube for teens to share what they do for a “natural high” and why they reject drugs and alcohol. The goal of this nationwide campaign is to demonstrate that not all young people believe consuming drugs and alcohol is cool; there are youth out there that lead fun, social, and successful lives while choosing to get high naturally instead. More details can be found at www.naturalhigh.org/psa.html. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Grassroots Movement Aims To Change America?s Leadership Culture

A revolutionary philosophy is growing new leaders for new times (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Lead-America.org Hosts Summer Youth Leadership Conferences For High School Students

National youth leadership conferences teach teens how leadership skills aid in future careers (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Emagister Notices an Increase in Online Searches for Nursing Degrees

The rise in Nursing Degree searches online corroborates the growing need for Registered Nurses (RN’s) to take the place of retiring nurses in hospitals and other health care facilities. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Web-based K-5 Curriculum LessonPathways.com Converts from Paid to Free Service; Offered Previously at up to $155/yr for Homeschool and Classroom Use

Service provides over 900 weeks worth of interactive, multi-sensory lessons; can be tailored to each child's individual needs and interests using innovative drag-and-drop planner; rave reviews from front-line educators. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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PC Pandora 6.0 Computer Monitoring Software Will Help Parents Teach And Enforce Cybersafety, Cyberethics And Cybersecurity In The Home

A new poll shows our schools are failing to teach America’s youth about cybersafety, cyberethics and cybersecurity. PC Pandora 6.0 computer monitoring software and PC Pandora LIVE! service will help parents both teach and enforce these concepts at home, while the school districts and teachers figure out how to best incorporate these lessons into the curriculum. Pandora Corp co-founder James Leasure comments on the importance of knowing what your children are doing online to truly keep them safe and raise them as ethical digital citizens. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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New Hooray for Books Franchise Opportunity Targets Moms Returning to the Workforce

Boston mom of five turns her local business into a national franchise. The Hooray for Books franchise offers educational classes for kids with "a side of cooking". (PRWeb Mar 2, 2010)

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Dr. Katherine Buvoltz Named Associate Dean for Adult and Online Education at Houghton College

Dr. Katherine Buvoltz, Director of Academics for P.A.C.E. (Program for Accelerating College Education) at Houghton College, has been named the Associate Dean for Adult and Online Education at Houghton College, effective March 1, 2010. (PRWeb Mar 2, 2010)

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Education2020 Makes the Grade with New Courses, Environmental Science, Financial Math, Career Planning and Development

On track for Graduation, Students Recover Course Credits with Education2020’s Web-based System (PRWeb Mar 2, 2010)

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Michael Youssef?s Satellite Television Channel Celebrates One Year Anniversary

THE KINGDOM SAT is reaching 66 countries with sound Biblical teaching programs (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010)

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Five-Thousand-Year-Old Mystery Revealed in New Children?s Novel

Ancient Egypt holds many secrets—some of such great value that evil men will threaten children to possess them. When cousins Adam and Justin Sinclair are given a sacred scarab on their first day in Egypt, they can scarcely imagine the adventure that will follow. (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010)

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At York Prep, College Prep Class Equals 100% Completed Applications, York Prep Announces Successful Elective College Prep Class for Seniors

The College Guidance Office initiated a new elective class for seniors in the fall of 2009, College 12. The class was held twice per week and covered the common application form, SAT registration, individual college essays, and supplements. The class was designed to provide a formal fixed time to focus on college acceptance. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2010)

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Needs of Students with Autism Online Course Now Available on WorkshopsExpress.com

Teachers needing to take the Training in the Needs of Children with Autism (http://www.workshopsexpress.com/needs-of-students-with-autism-online-course.php) can now take it online. (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)

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'Memorize Words for Spanish' Hits Top iPhone App Status - Best Selling Spanish Language Learning App

Memorize Words for Spanish, by Componica, LLC, becomes best selling Spanish language app (an Educational app) with unique ability to help users remember words at the precise moment they’ll forget. Numerous positive user reviews say Memorize Words actually helps them learn over 6,300 Spanish words and remember them, while being interactive and fun. (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)

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Home Learning College AAT Students Outperform Global Peers

86% pass rate achieved across three units – 6% above UK averageResults released this week by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) show that 86% of people studying an AAT qualification with Home Learning College passed their exams in December 2009. This is 6% higher than the UK average and 15% higher than the global average. (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)

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Piano Lessons Online - "Blues for Piano and Keyboard" Chapter 15 Just Released

"Blues for Piano and Keyboard", a leading online piano lessons website, announces release of chapter 15. With more piano blues riffs and tricks, this promises to be another exciting chapter in the piano lesson series. (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)

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ATSU-ASHS Launched Inaugural D.H.Sc Winter Institute

ATSU’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS) launched its first winter institute for its Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.) program February 7-12. (PRWeb Feb 25, 2010)

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Innovative New Kids Learning Quest Brings Child Education Online

Innovative, educational entertainment for kids – The Legends of Kizan launches a unique online learning quest, in which animated cartoon characters inspire and entertain children to success. Mentored to ‘be the best that they can be’, children are encouraged to become competent and confident achievers. Engagingly inspirational, The Legends of Kizan serves as a vehicle to encourage child development, instilling values and skills that children can put to use throughout their lives - academically and socially. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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Global eLearning Market Will Reach $49.6 Billion in 2014

Ambient Insight Reports Strong Demand for Online Education (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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Learning Today Chosen as Finalist for SIIA 2010 CODiE Awards

Learning Today, Inc., announces that its Smart Tutor program has been selected as a finalist in the Software & Information Industry Association's (SIIA) 25th Annual CODiE Awards for Best Instructional Solution for Special Needs Students. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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C2 Education: Good News from Washington

Washington, DC may have been snowed under, but that hasn’t stopped C2 Education’s DC students from reaching new heights of excellence. And the celebration couldn’t come at a better time, as these students will have yet another chance to show their mettle during C2’s annual SAT Challenge, which will be held in the DC area in April. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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Free Online Scheduling Service Aids Individuals, Small Business

Sister and brother team launch service to help those who find that scheduling volunteers or client appointments is like trying to herd cats. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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