PRWeb: Government Education http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Government Education from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com e-Learning for Kids (EFK) is #1 Free Online Children's Education Site on Universal Children's Day 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3183274.htm All-volunteer, global non-profit foundation reaches more than 1.5 million children ages 5-12 in 192 countries with 175 courses, in just four years. EFK's astonishing reach in such a short time is a testament to the passion of its founder and the power of personal networks. This all-volunteer organization of business and education professionals, e-learning vendors and software developers have gathered virtually from around the world to improve the lives of children through access to high quality, free education. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Select Safety Sales LLC is Awarded a GSA Contract with the Federal Government. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb2951294.htm Select Safety Sales LLC announces that their steady growth has allowed for their expansion into the Federal Procurement Market. They have been awarded a GSA contract and have been approved to accept American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) orders along with Disaster Recovery and Co-op Purchasing. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> CTL to Offer the Intel® Reader http://www.prweb.com/releases/intel/reader/prweb3181584.htm CTL is Proud to Work with Intel in Offering a Mobile Handheld Device for People with Reading-based Disabilities, Such as Dyslexia, Low-Vision or Those Who Are Blind (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Industry Excellence Award is the Icing on the Cake of a Banner Year for iRespond http://www.prweb.com/releases/clickers/assessment/prweb3128754.htm Wireless eSystems, Inc., manufacturers of iRespond Student Response Systems wins the 2009 Industry Excellence Award for Northwestern Florida Panhandle. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Enrollment Rx Selected as a Finalist in the Force.com Forty Partner Showcase http://www.prweb.com/releases/enrollmentrx/enrollmentmanagementcrm/prweb3179674.htm Enrollment Rx, LLC, today announced that it has been selected as a finalist in the Force.com Forty Partner Showcase by salesforce.com. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> ABCTE Receives Grant to Create Workshops on Drop-Out Prevention and Technology in the Classroom http://www.prweb.com/releases/drop_out_prevention/classroom_technology/prweb3180474.htm Non-profit ABCTE has received a grant from the Daniels Fund to expand the extensive ABCTE online teacher training workshops. The new video workshops will cover drop-out prevention and how to effectively use technology in the classroom. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> EasyReader Announces the Launch of its Online Product, EasyPhonics, Teaching Automatic Reading in Only Fifteen Hours http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3094894.htm Based on years of research, and a successful CD product, Fonty®, students only need 15 hours to read any word they meet. The basis of the EasyPhonics program is to give the student a correctly pronounced automatic response to the printed word, to reinforce the correct spelling, and sound, and only then to teach comprehension practice. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> The New Healthcare Reform Bill Passed by The Congress Prompted The New Claim Specialist Certification Class from ERISAclaim.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3176554.htm New Health Care Reform Bill, The Affordable Health Care for American Act, Was Passed by the House Of Representatives Saturday Night, and Is Expected to Be Signed into Law by the President Obama by the End of the Year with Absolute Confidence. ERISAclaim.com Announced the First Claim Specialist Certification Class Specifically for the Compliance with the New Federal Healthcare Law for 96% of Americans (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Star Academy Deemed a Model Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3170274.htm Academic acceleration program geared toward dropout prevention earns national recognition and expands its reach to the Midwest. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> New Kids Crafts and Science Projects Social Networking Website Launches for Kids, Parents, Teachers and Educators http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3171894.htm Site with a focus on encouraging the use of recyclable materials to make unique kids crafts provides step-by-step instructions for new hand-made arts, crafts and fun science fair projects made from everyday household objects and supplies. Users can connect with other people interested in crafts, and share and upload their own photos and videos of their own creations. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Govplace Named One of the Fastest Growing Companies in Orange County, CA by OC Business Journal http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3173724.htm Govplace's impressive growth lands them on the list of the 100 Fastest Growing Orange County Private Companies. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Texas A&M has Selected Infinilux™ Solid State Low Bay light for SSL Technology Demonstration in University Street Parking Structure http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3173124.htm Texas A&M has selected the Infinilux, Inc. new light emitting-diode (LED) solid state low bay light for the university’s first SSL feasibility demonstration. The trial installation of the LB36 was selected to help Texas A&M meet energy conservation goals and lower the environmental impact of the campus-parking program. The demo installation is drawing less than 0.1W/sq-ft max, 68% below the ASHRAE target of 0.3W/sq-ft, and will provide a reduction in overall power consumption of over 65%. (PRWeb Nov 8, 2009)

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]]> Veterans' Day Reminder from Men's Health Network: Pay Attention to Bladder Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3170124.htm Men’s Health Network (MHN) urges military veterans to learn about their health risks, especially those linked to exposure to chemicals, atomic agents and soot or smoke from military service. Bladder cancer is one of those cancers that is two times more prevalent in veterans, especially those who once smoked or currently smoke cigarettes. (PRWeb Nov 8, 2009)

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]]> Local Firm Facilitates Deal Between Univ of California, San Diego and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3170884.htm Avantiya Health, LLC, a San Diego based advisory company has successfully orchestrated a deal between the University of California, San Diego Health Sciences and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. The deal to create the International Medical Center in Kharagpur will include a 350 bed tertiary care hospital, a medical school and a research and development center. This agreement – marked by a signing ceremony in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India on Aug 18, 2009 – is the beginning of a strong educational, research and clinical partnership between UC San Diego Health Sciences and IIT, Kharagpur. IIT, Kharagpur is the first and largest of the IIT chain of higher education institutes in India that focuses on engineering and technology. The goal is to jointly establish a state-of-the-art medical center at IIT Kharagpur, which will be the first of its kind between a U.S. University and an Indian Institution. (PRWeb Nov 8, 2009)

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]]> UTSA Reports 34% Increase in FY 09 Total Research Spending Over FY 08 According to Newest Numbers http://www.prweb.com/releases/UTSA/Research_Spending/prweb3165924.htm With a five-year increase of 97% in total research spending, UTSA is making enormous leaps in the competition for tier one research dollars (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009)

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]]> Drexel University Online Honors Drexel Faculty http://www.prweb.com/releases/Drexel/NDLW/prweb3168424.htm Drexel University Online to host awards ceremony in honor of National Distance Learning Week, November 9-13, 2009 (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009)

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]]> Educational Method Emphasizes Alternative Approaches to Child Development http://www.prweb.com/releases/VCCollege/Montessori/prweb3169204.htm Vancouver Career College launches Montessori Certificate in Burnaby in January 2010 (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009)

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]]> IT Firm Makes a Smart Move in Nashville http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3081804.htm RANDA Solutions Joins Relocation Alliance (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009)

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]]> Practical Nursing Still a Growth Area in BC http://www.prweb.com/releases/UCWA/Nursing/prweb3163964.htm Seats still available for PN program at the UCW Academy of Health in Victoria (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)

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]]> Cajana Releases Single Instance Multi-Institution PeopleSoft Financials Model for Higher Education http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3160844.htm Cajana announced today the release of their single-instance multi-institution (SIMI) model for Oracle|PeopleSoft Financials for higher-education institutions. The model establishes a baseline configuration that most institutions can adopt with little modification, thereby greatly reducing the cost, time, and risk of acquiring PeopleSoft Financials for these schools. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)

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]]> Academic and Administrative Education Marketplace Technologies Expected to Consolidate within 12 - 24 months http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3159764.htm Merger of ERP and LMS technologies creates a new paradigm for the Education Enterprise. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> Avantpage Celebrates Its "Lucky 13th" Anniversary with Report on Recent History, Emerging Trends in Translation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3140274.htm In celebrating our 13th "lucky" year of excellence in helping people better communicate with and understand each other, Avantpage Translations has released a report called "Avantpage: Translating 13 Years of Experience into Continued Success." (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> University Canada West Welcomes the World with $1 Million in Scholarships http://www.prweb.com/releases/UCAN/Scholarship/prweb3159194.htm More than 500 scholarships available to 2010 high school grads around the world. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> IIMA and Tycoon Systems Successfully Conclude Global Business School Tournament http://www.prweb.com/releases/IIMA/1Tycoon_Systems/prweb3160174.htm The influential Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has used a business strategy game provided by Tycoon Systems for its annual global Mousetrap business school competition for the fourth year running. This year's Mousetrap strategy game - presented by IIMA and Microsoft Corporation - was a great success according to participants. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> David Edman of Risk Management Partners, LLC, Attends a Briefing on Healthcare Reform at the White House http://www.prweb.com/releases/healthcare/consulting/prweb3163524.htm As a representative of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), David Edman – founder and managing partner of Risk Management Partners, LLC – was invited by President Obama to the White House for a briefing on healthcare reform. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> Delaware's Hottest Selling Beach Community, Millville By The Sea Hosts One-Day Only Sales Event with Prices Reduced up to $37,500. http://www.prweb.com/releases/delaware-beach-homes/new-de-homes-for-sale/prweb3153874.htm The Millville Group, LLC, developers of Millville By The Sea in Millville, Delaware is hosting an RSVP One-day Sales Event on Saturday, November 14, 2009—food, drinks, new beach home models and unbelievable savings—for one-day only. Ten new beach homes for sale have been specially selected for this RSVP, One-day Sales Event, with savings from $10,000 - $37,500 off the already lowest prices at the beach. There are also additional savings for the first qualified three buyers. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> CGSC Foundation Receives $6.1 Million Pledge From H. Ross Perot http://www.prweb.com/releases/CGSCFoundation/PerotContribution/prweb3159484.htm H. Ross Perot has pledged $6.1 million to the Command and General Staff College Foundation to fund the "Col. Arthur D. Simons Center for the Study of Interagency Cooperation" and the "Gen. Hugh Shelton Chair in Ethics." The CGSC Foundation is establishing these two new programs as part of its mission to support leader education at the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> 80% of Researchers Surveyed Believe Their Laboratories Are Not Run Efficiently http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3142744.htm 94 Researchers from 74 institutions worldwide were asked a series of questions regarding their management of research data. The survey's purpose was to learn about and prove the need for knowledge management systems in academic research. 80% of the researchers surveyed believe their labs are not run efficiently. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> BayArea Systems (BayAreaSystems.com) Providing Small Businesses with Windows 7 Migration Solutions http://www.prweb.com/releases/bayareasystems/windows7/prweb3150554.htm BayArea Systems have fully tested and deployed OEM Windows 7 solutions to solve customers’ growing needs for new, powerful, advanced computing systems both on laptops and desktop workstations. BayArea Systems will provide careful and thorough analysis of customer’s current information technology (IT) infrastructure, generate roadmap to migration, and point out potential issues and/or obstacles. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> MoreSteam.com Announces Release of EngineRoom® 5.0 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3152154.htm MoreSteam.com, the leading global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and support technologies, today released EngineRoom 5.0, MoreSteam’s latest contribution to its suite of user-friendly data analysis tools. Featuring an interactive Design of Experiments (DOE) wizard, EngineRoom 5.0 brings DOE capability to process improvement professionals using familiar software and at a game-changing price. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> New Read:OutLoud® 6 Accessible Text Reader -- Easy and Timely Access to Widest Range of eBook Formats for Students http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3153754.htm Assistive technology software makes it easy for struggling readers and students with disabilities to navigate the latest eBook formats and comprehend text in a multi-modal digital learning environment. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> Public Invited to Pay Veterans Day Tribute Online http://www.prweb.com/releases/veteransday/heroes/prweb3155684.htm Online photo gallery gives public opportunity to pay free-of-charge tribute this Veterans Day. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> University of Minnesota To Dedicate New Connor Hardwood Basketball Floor in Williams Arena Nov. 5 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3151304.htm Williams Arena gets 8,000 square feet of Connor RezillChannel hardwoord court flooring just in time for Golden Gopher play (PRWeb Nov 4, 2009)

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]]> 10 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Translation Service: Avantpage Reports on Industry Best Practices http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3140214.htm In response to the current regulatory climate, many companies are in need of translation services for the first time. Avantpage has responded with a report on 10 industry "best practices" that will help any business navigate the process of obtaining, coordinating, and evaluating translation services. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> New High-Interest / Low-Level Reading & Math Program Addresses Students with Special Needs http://www.prweb.com/releases/reading-math-program/students-special-needs/prweb3150454.htm Learning Today, Inc. announces the implementation of their Smart Tutor™ and new MangoMon™ programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). This new high-interest/low-level reading and math program was designed specifically to meet the needs of middle and high school students with intellectual disabilities. The program is aligned with the Florida Sunshine State Standards Access Points, which drive the curriculum, instructional strategies, and student outcomes as measured by Florida’s Alternate Assessment for students with cognitive/intellectual disabilities. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> Action Storage's Atlas Economy Lockers Offer High Quality Storage at a Budget Price http://www.prweb.com/releases/school/lockers/prweb3139094.htm Storage equipment specialist Action Storage has announced the launch of its new Atlas Economy Locker range. The lockers are readily available from stock, and provide high quality storage at a budget price. With cuts in funding for the public sector expected, the Atlas Economy Lockers offer a secure option as school lockers or in other public sector applications at a price they can more easily afford. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> U.S. Micro Donates Computers, Builds Partnership with Austin After School Program; Atlanta’s U.S. Micro Provides Computers for Needy Austin Students http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3147744.htm U.S. Micro and Austin Partners in Education are proud to announce U.S. Micro’s donation of 185 computers to the TechKnow after school program. Austin Partners in Education provides resources for Austin-area middle schools to host the TechKnow after school technology training courses that educate 450 students each year in valuable IT skills. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> Humanity's Leap to The Golden Era: Washington DC Climate Change Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3141454.htm Climate Change - Is What's for Dinner. Major International Climate Change Conference Cites Diet as a Key Source of Global Warming (PRWeb Oct 31, 2009)

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]]> Canadian Library Month Shifts Focus http://www.prweb.com/releases/UCAN/LibraryMonth/prweb3129604.htm Universities find new benefits in online library research (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

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