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U.S. Department of State Welcomes Teachers on International Leaders in Education Program for Study in Alabama, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:23:29 -0500 EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs welcomes 63 secondary school teachers from 15 countries to the United States for the International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) that began on January 9, 2012.

‘University Press Week’ Announced by AAUP for Fall 2012
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:39:38 -0500 EST
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NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ — The Association of American University Presses (AAUP) celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1937. AAUP is an organization grounded in a tradition of service, whose members engage in forward-looking publishing programs and innovations. Both the history of the association and the future of scholarly communications will provide focus for a series of events, including a ‘University Press Week’ in November 2012, to mark the occasion of the AAUP 75th anniversary.

Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas announces third lecture in its 2011-12 series, What is a Girly-Girl?
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:07:04 -0500 EST
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DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas will hold its third lecture, ‘What is a Girly-Girl?,’ in its 2011-2012 series on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in partnership with The Dallas Institute for Humanities and Culture.

Christopher Zoukis’ new book ‘Education Behind Bars’ makes the case that all Americans should support education in our prison system
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:59:22 -0500 EST
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PETERSBURG, Va. /eNewsChannels/ — Why should the American taxpayer care about people who are incarcerated in our prison system? Simple, it is a true cost-saving measure that should be discussed. In ‘EDUCATION BEHIND BARS’ (ISBN: 978-1934597774; Sunbury Press) author Christopher Zoukis makes the case for why all Americans should support education in our prison system. Most Americans do not realize that the United States could save upwards of $60 billion each year by simply educating prisoners.

U.S. Department of State Marks the Tenth Anniversary of Gilman Scholarships
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:10:33 -0500 EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), in partnership with the Institute of International Education, marks the tenth anniversary of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.

Bianca Bailey, a Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas Alumna, Honored as White House Champion of Change
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:30:00 -0500 EST
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DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas congratulates their alumna Bianca Bailey on her selection as a Champion of Change by the White House. Bianca is one of 12 recipients nationwide of the Champions of Change honor for being leaders in the effort to recruit and retain girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

U.S. Department of State Honors Nathan Collett of the United States as State Alumni Member of the Month
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:14:15 -0500 EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The U.S. Department of State selected Nathan Collett, a U.S. alumnus of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) Fulbright Student Program, as State Alumni Member of the Month.

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and TESOL International Association Join Efforts to Aid English Language Teaching Worldwide
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:19:03 -0500 EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the U.S. Department of State and the TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) International Association are launching a joint effort to connect teachers of and resources for English language teaching (ELT) in the United States with parties or entities with ELT needs outside the United States.

World Mind Network and Mightybell announce Social Networking Prize for Stanford, Berkeley Students
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:26:11 -0500 EST
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PALO ALTO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The World Mind Network, in conjunction with social network Mightybell (www.mightybell.com), is holding a contest between Stanford and UC Berkeley students to find the best example of the use of Mightybell software to create an experience around a fresh approach to planetary problems like climate change, poverty, disease, sustainability, and illiteracy.

Inventive Minds announces A Workbook For Young Inventors: to educate and motivate children to imagine and create, and ultimately – invent
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:56:00 -0500 EST
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Inventive Minds continues to add useful and inspirational media products to its line of tools for inventions. Most recently, it has created and released ‘A Workbook For Young Inventors’ (ISBN: 978-0983344803). This workbook for kids incorporates colorful characters known as the ‘Dreamalings(R)’ that are used to educate and motivate children to imagine and create, and ultimately – invent.

Iron Workers International Union teams with IMPACT for series of new architectural and ornamental training modules
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:45:24 -0500 EST
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AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — The Iron Workers International Union, teaming with the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT), released a series of new architectural and ornamental training modules designed to replicate real-world assembly and installation challenges ironworkers face on jobsites.

United Dairymen of Idaho establish a scholarship program for local dairy families
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:59:22 -0500 EST
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TWIN FALLS, Idaho /eNewsChannels/ — When the dairy producer leaders of the United Dairymen of Idaho (UDI) and its two branches – the Idaho Dairy Products Commission and the Idaho Dairymen’s Association – agreed to establish a scholarship program this year, they intended to award $1,500 scholarships to seven deserving students of Idaho dairy farm families.

Showcasing Teen Creativity and Resources for Teachers – the Best of KidSpirit Online
Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:34:13 -0500 EST
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ — What do teens think about cheating? How do youth approach depression or becoming vegetarian? How do traditional religious backgrounds influence young people’s choices and character development? These questions and more are tackled by teens in the pages of KidSpirit’s new print issue released today, the Best of KidSpirit Online.

Collegiate Caregivers announced this week the launch of a new home care business that aims to revolutionize the senior care industry
Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:58:44 -0500 EST
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MADISON, Wis. /eNewsChannels/ — Collegiate Caregivers announced this week the launch of a new home care business that aims to revolutionize the senior care industry through an intelligent and unique use of college students and technology.

U.S. Announces Collaboration with UNESCO to teach anti-racism curriculum: Teaching Respect for All
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:49:51 -0500 EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The United States is pleased to announce an innovative partnership between the U.S. Department of State, the Government of Brazil, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to develop and promote an anti-racism curriculum entitled “Teaching Respect for [...]

University of California at Berkeley, in partnership with the World Mind Network explore Practical and Revolutionary Usages of Web and Cell Tools
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:32:36 -0500 EST
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BERKELEY, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The University of California at Berkeley, in partnership with the World Mind Network, is becoming the nexus of a new movement aiming to maximize the vast power embedded in commonly used Web and Smart phone technologies to effect useful change in the world.

Gingrich Foundation has recognized Reading Is Fundamental as its September Charity of the Month
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:59:32 -0500 EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — In Recognition of International Literacy Day, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized Reading Is Fundamental as its September Charity of the Month.

U.S. Department of State and mtvU Announce Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship Winners
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:29:26 -0500 EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and mtvU, MTV’s 24-hour college network, announced today the four 2011 winners of the Fulbright-mtvU Fellowships, an academic exchange program established in 2007 to promote the power of music as a global force for strengthening and expanding people-to-people relationships and developing greater mutual understanding among cultures.

Sustainable Impact Measurement of Leadership, On-boarding and Sales Training Programs offered by KnowledgeAdvisors
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:46:12 -0500 EST
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CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, which provides learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced that it has designed three performance measurement solutions specifically targeting leadership, sales and on-boarding training programs to provide clients with the reporting and analytics required to accelerate performance improvement.

Roland Entertainment announces that teen rapper Baby Jay has been invited for second time to perform at Fort Hood’s Teen Back to School Bash & Carnival
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:47:02 -0500 EST
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HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Roland Entertainment announced today that teen rapper Baby Jay has been invited for a second time to perform at Fort Hood for their ‘Teen Back to School Bash and Carnival’ per recommendation from the Grammys organization Texas Chapter. The event is presented by The U.S. Army Child, Youth and School Services in partnership with The USO. Baby Jay will headline the event for teens from the Fort Hood community.

Over 1,000 Fulbright Foreign Students and Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants to Attend Orientations Across The United States
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:05:47 -0500 EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host several orientations from now through September 10, 2011 for newly-arrived Fulbright Foreign Students and Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FLTAs) who are beginning their studies in the United States this fall. The [...]

U.S. Department of State to Launch New Fellowship Program for Community Leaders
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:20:48 -0500 EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will welcome a group of 66 young leaders from 21 countries to the United States on August 16 to take part in a newly launched Community Solutions Program. The program [...]

ADF Solutions, Inc. today announced a partnership with High Tech Crime Institute (HTCI)
Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:39:05 -0500 EST
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BETHESDA, Md. /eNewsChannels/ — ADF Solutions, the global leader in site exploitation and digital forensic triage, today announced a partnership with High Tech Crime Institute, the global leader in the field of computer crime investigation and computer forensics, that will provide law enforcement investigators high quality training and education on the industry’s leading forensic triage tools.

U.S. Cultural and Academic Festival Showcases Over 125 Global Scholars and Student Leaders Participating In Department of State Exchange Programs
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:20:08 -0500 EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host over 125 participants for the inaugural Around the World in an Afternoon, a cultural and academic festival at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. This is the largest ever gathering of [...]

Publisher of Family Literacy Journal, Cyndi Fischer, speaks at California Latino Superintendent’s Association Workshop
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:53:01 -0500 EST
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — In a workshop held at the California Latino Superintendent’s Association, Summer Institute, Business Management Consultant, and Publisher of Family Literacy Journal, Cyndi Fischer, addressed school administrators on the impact of the digital divide on California’s Latino students.

Alleged Corruption at the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Exposed in New Book
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:43:47 -0500 EST
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PEORIA, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ — ‘Corruption at the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools?’ (ISBN: 978-1589097889), a new book just released by Bookstand Publishing, documents shocking alleged corruption at the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools.

EduServe Releases Spirit of ’76 App for Apple iOS Devices
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:46:40 -0500 EST
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STANWOOD, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ — To commemorate 235 years of U.S. independence, EduServe, Inc. today announced the release of its new Spirit of ’76 app for the Apple iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. This exciting new app introduces the founding fathers to the digital age.

Energy Optimizers, USA works with Bethel and Covington Schools to implement Energy Conservation
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:58:02 -0500 EST
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TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — Superintendents at Bethel Local and Covington Exempted Village Schools announce that the districts will be implementing energy conservation projects to reduce energy usage and cost and to save taxpayer dollars. Energy Optimizers, USA has been working with both Miami County school districts to develop complete turnkey energy conservation solutions.

Metrics that Matter Spring 2011 announced by KnowledgeAdvisors
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:32:28 -0500 EST
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CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, which provides learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced it has released the Spring 2011 version of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter.

The Georgia Humanities Council announce that the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders will join us for Freedom Riders – Atlanta
Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:59:19 -0500 EST
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ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ — The Georgia Humanities Council, in partnership with the PBS series American Experience, Morehouse College and 16 other Atlanta area organizations are pleased to announce that the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders will join us for Freedom Riders – Atlanta.

KnowledgeAdvisors releases new white paper, ‘Talent Development Reporting Principles: Proving Value with Consistent, Clear and Uniform Reports’
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:32:51 -0500 EST
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CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ — KnowledgeAdvisors, a provider of learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced the release of its new white paper, ‘Talent Development Reporting Principles: Proving Value with Consistent, Clear and Uniform Reports,’ available for immediate complimentary download.

For Disaster Relief Efforts in Japan Marinello Schools of Beauty Donates $25,000 to the American Red Cross
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:20:20 -0500 EST
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WHITTIER, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Marinello Schools of Beauty, the leading West Coast beauty school, is proud to present the American Red Cross with $25,000 to help rebuild Japan after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. The funds are a result of a company wide Cut-A-Thon fundraiser, which took place March 29 – April 2.

Renowned school of photography offers teaching, darkrooms and exhibition space in Hollywood, Calif.
Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:41:57 -0500 EST
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — 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.

2011 Non-Profit PR Grant given to The Bob Moog Foundation
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:33:25 -0500 EST
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — 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 intersection of music, science and innovation.

New DVD: ‘The Last Closet – Combating Homophobia in Schools’ released by Omni Publishing Co.
Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:58:52 -0500 EST
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WAREHAM, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ — 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.

Neotrope aligns itself with World Savvy’s mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs
Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:42:53 -0500 EST
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — 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.

David Maduli is among a nationwide group of educators chosen by PBS NewsHour for discussion on Egypt events
Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:26:11 -0500 EST
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ALAMEDA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — 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).

2011 Fulbright Enrichment Seminars Will Focus on ‘Greening of the Planet’ Seminars Planned for Nine U.S. Cities Starting Feb. 3, 2011
Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:29:17 -0500 EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces the start of the 2011 Fulbright Enrichment Seminars. The first Enrichment Seminar will start Thursday, February 3 in Los Angeles, CA. The Enrichment Seminars bring together approximately 140 first-year foreign Fulbright students and [...]

2011 Advisory Board for Emerge Scholarships Announced
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:43:54 -0500 EST
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ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ — 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.

Summer 2011 Rock Music Camps in 17 Cities Nationwide
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:38:10 -0500 EST
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ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ — 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.

Ohio’s Eaton Community Schools are Going Green with Energy Optimizers USA
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:55:15 -0500 EST
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TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — 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.

Lucky Technology Brings Greater Security to US Based Schools with SecuGen Fingerprint Technology
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:59:16 -0500 EST
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — 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.

Arizona’s Largest School District, Mesa Public Schools selects Edupoint’s New LessonVUE Curriculum Management System
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:59:27 -0500 EST
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IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — 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).

Florida’s Haitian Community Remembers January 2010 Earthquake in Haiti Activities
Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:19:17 -0500 EST
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BOYTON BEACH, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ — 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 the Earthquake on January 12, 2010 in Haiti.

Distance-Learning Educational Institution Celebrates The Class of 2010 with a Special Honor to Former Walnut Mayor Tom King
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:59:23 -0500 EST
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — 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 in today’s work force.

World Mind Network and Friends Beyond Borders have announced WikiGeeks
Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:11:29 -0500 EST
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — 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.

Alameda California Sixth Grade Scientists Help Save the Bay
Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:14:11 -0500 EST
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ALAMEDA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — 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.

Edupoint Releases TeacherVUE, ParentVUE StudentVUE Apps for iPhone and iPad
Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:29:13 -0500 EST
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IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — 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 iPad.

Georgia Humanities Council and the Digital Library of Georgia won the Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:59:57 -0500 EST
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ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ — 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 Encyclopedia.

Georgia Humanities Council and the Digital Library of Georgia won the Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:59:57 -0500 EST
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ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ — 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 Encyclopedia.

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