Education Press Releases

2016 DimensionU Summer Math Splash for Tampa Area Students

LogoAward-winning, educational video-game developer DimensionU, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2016 DimensionU Summer Math Splash, a virtual, math-based video game competition for Hillsborough County Public School students in grades 3 – 8. The goal of the competition is to help prevent summer learning loss and boost student preparedness for the coming school year in mathematics among Tampa area students!

Spin with the Whole Family at Future Fitness

Future Fitness, one of the premier fitness centers near Moorestown and across South Jersey, is switching their spin classes into high gear. In recent years, group cycling classes have grown in popularity at the gym. In June, the fitness center will be holding an event to celebrate spinning, open to the whole family.

Two Students Named Superintendent's Student of the Year by Metro Tech

LogoTwo students from Metro Tech were recently named Superintendent's Student of the Year at the Metro Tech Commencement Ceremony, which was held on Tuesday, May 10th. The first student who received this distinguished title is Brooklyn Scarberry, a health Careers Center Dental Assisting student.

Metro Tech Teacher Named ACTE Trade & Industrial New Teacher of the Year

LogoAmanda Eastridge has recently been named Trade & Industrial division New Teacher of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). The goal of this award is to recognize the very best and most devoted technical teachers who have used innovative methods of teaching in the classroom as well as a commitment to helping their students. Amanda will now advance to the next round where all divisions of applicants are reviewed to select the Oklahoma ACTE New Teacher of the Year Award.

Oy Toys Set to Attend the Institute for Southern Jewish Life Education Conference for 9th Consecutive Year

LogoJewish people of the South recognize the significance of June 26-28, 2016, a date which marks the 14th Annual Education Conference hosted by the Institute for Southern Jewish Life (ISJL). The religious school curriculum/education program consists of 10 key content areas, and is attended by Jewish community leaders hailing from all parts of the country. Attendees have the opportunity to choose sessions that address the needs of their specific classrooms or schools, and there is no registration fee! Oy Toys is an organization that is very familiar with the conference, having attended the previous eight years in succession. Owner of Oy Toys RuthE Levy provides support to the conference with required books and other materials.

7/28-31/16 Near Death Conference in Orlando, Open to the Public

LogoOrlando, Florida will be the site for a popular conference on the topic of Near Death Experiences (NDE). The International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) will host this event and focus on the worldwide impact of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) and other spiritually transforming events. The event invites the public to Explore the Extraordinary, held in Orlando, July 28-31, 2016.

Activities for the Whole Family at Spring Mill Athletic Club

LogoAs the school year comes to a close, families in Lower Bucks County will be looking for constructive activities for school-age children and ways to stay active during the warmest months of the year. Thankfully, Spring Mill Athletic Club, the preferred spot for crossfit classes and more in Ivyland, PA, will be offering something to each member of the family this summer.

Summer Music Lessons - 8 Weeks of Music & Fun at Arcadia Academy

Arcadia Academy of Music (www.arcadiaacademyofmusic.com) is proud to release a Summer Special for 8 weeks of Music Lessons during the months of June, July & August. Our music school will be teaching music lessons in various instruments, vocal training and specialized programs including our famous band program. Registration is currently open and the summer program starts from June 14 - August 31, 2016. The program is available to new students, and they can register for the program during this period and complete the lessons by latest August 31, 2016.

SEX.Prostir, the First Educational Conference on Sex in Kiev, Ukraine Marks a Triumphant Success Against Taboo

On Thursday, May 26 in Kiev (Ukraine), SEX.Prostir, the first educational conference about sex in public talk format was successfully conducted by a group of people who believe in the importance of popularization of sex education and open discussions. The name of the conference had an innovative acronym in the word SEX which had three meanings: Science, Education, eXperience. The mission of the project was to improve the sex education within the society, and encourage people to openly discuss and explore the topic of sexuality. The organizers have also chosen a meaningful slogan for the conference — "More Knowledge, Less Shame!"

Indian Teacher Education Company EDIMPACT Launches SMS Learning for Rural Areas

Technology can play a major role in spreading education, even in the far-flung areas of a vast country, like India. An Indian Teacher Education Company has come up with an innovating way of educating people in the remote areas of the country through Short Message Services (SMS). The smslearn program is currently launched in the rural areas of two Indian states, Bihar and Jharkhand in association with Women Self Help Groups (SHGs).

Aesthetic Dentistry One-Day Certificate Courses in Ahmedabad Gujarat India Offered by Cosmetic Dentist Bharat Agravat

India's finest, highly-recommended and Widely-popular cosmetic dentist, Dr. Bharat Agravat now offers Aesthetic dentistry one-day certificate courses in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Dr. Bharat Agravat has announced this amazing Aesthetic dentistry one-day certificate course to celebrate 17th Anniversary of his practice.

Support an Organization's Strategies for Innovation and Growth with PGP in PLM from MIT Skills

MIT Skills, a renowned institute for offering industry specific education in varied fields, is now offering Post Graduate Programme in PLM. This PG programme in life cycle management is a 6-month course, which covers course contents like Introduction to PLM, ENOVIA MatrixOne Backend and ENOVIA MatrixOne Frontend, CAD-CATIA V5, Enovia Matrix One V6 (User Administration) from '3DPLM', Application and Data Model Administration, Basic terminologies in MatrixOne and many others. This course is offered in collaboration with 3DPLM & MIT in order to provide global knowledge to participants. With its practical approach, this institute is counted amongst top rated institutes offering PLM training in India. Individuals who are engineering graduate or having diploma can apply for PG programme in product life cycle management.

STUDR App, a Social Based Platform for Study Sessions, Launches Kickstarter Campaign

LogoSTUDR, an app designed to establish a social-based platform devoted entirely to the academic side of collegiate life, this week officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for garnering widespread support and understanding for the mission of their revolutionary study-based app.

PCSV Announces $693,000 Middle East Award Notice

LogoPCS Edventures!.com Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science and Engineering (STEM) programs and leader in the design and manufacturing of precision technology for drone racing and robotics today announced the receipt of a Contract Awarding notice in the amount of $693,689.10 from a client in the Middle East.

PCSV Strengthens Executive Management Team

LogoPCS Edventures! Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science and Engineering (STEM) programs and leader in the design and manufacturing of precision technology for drone racing and robotics today announced changes to its Executive Management team and the expansion of its Board of Directors.

Phantom Fireworks Promotes Safety, Education and Product Knowledge in Advance of 4th of July

LogoEach year, millions of Americans step outside into the warm summer night to enjoy some spectacular fireworks shows at ballparks, riversides, and outdoor spaces across the country. There are also those fireworks enthusiasts who host their own firework shows in their backyards on a smaller scale, using aerial items, sparklers, fountains, and novelties. It can be easy, therefore, to get so wrapped up in all of the hype and excitement of the fireworks themselves that people often fail to properly secure their own safety and that of others. For many years now, Phantom Fireworks has helped consumers enjoy fireworks safely. They do so with in-depth "how to" videos, Safety Pamphlets, and multiple safety checks.

Indian Teacher Education Company EDIMPACT Bringing Solar Digital Tablets to Rural Schools

Indian Teacher Education Company EDIMPACT is now bringing Solar Digital Tablets to Rural Schools in India to promote digital education in electricity deprived village schools.

PCSV Announces $1.8MM Debt Restructure

LogoPCS Edventures! Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science and Engineering (STEM) programs and leader in the design and manufacturing of precision technology for drone racing and robotics today released details of the restructuring of $1.4MM in short term debt into long term notes due in 2018 and 2019, and $340K into a short term note due December 31, 2016, significantly improving operational cash flow requirements for the company. This relieves the Company of a significant near term debt deadline.

London Based Tam Training Offers SSSTS Courses in Other Locations

LogoThe Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) is aimed at people working in the construction industry who have or are about to have some more supervisory responsibilities.

Think Space Studio Offers Computer Programing, Coding Classes for Hudson Valley Youth

LogoMiddle and high school students throughout the Hudson Valley and the greater tri-state area will soon have the opportunity to learn computer programing and a variety of other important computer science skills with the launch of Think Space Studio.

MB2-712 Exam Is Released by Microsoft

The Exam MB2-712 is basically the certification exam for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Customization and Configuration. This certification is intended to validate the Microsoft Dynamics CRM configuration and customization skills of the IT professionals in the real time situations. It is a specialist level certification which can provide the IT professionals with numerous rewarding job roles.

Gettysburg Museum Opens New Exhibit Featuring Never Before Seen Artifacts from Major Dick Winters of "Band of Brothers" Fame

LogoThe Gettysburg Museum of History curator, Erik Dorr, announced a new exhibit centered around WWII hero Major Dick Winters. Portrayed in the 2001 HBO miniseries, Band of Brothers, Winters led "Easy Company" of the 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. Winters took over command of Easy Company on D-Day after their Commander Lt. Thomas Meehan's plane crashed killing all on board. Winters commanded "easy company" through the Normandy Campaign and Operation Market Garden in Holland. He was then promoted to Assistant Battalion Executive officer and fought in the battle of the bulge. He eventually made the rank of Major. Easy Company and Winters secured Hitler's Eagles Nest and Berghof at the end of WWII.

Michigan Students Win National Contest, Receive Free Yearbooks

LogoEvery student at Harbor High School received a very memorable gift from Picaboo Yearbooks at a special school-wide event.

Web Entrepreneur Launches AskForTeacher.com, a Website Featuring Quality Educational Materials

LogoCharles Stanislaw is proud to announce the creation and launch of his new website venture, www.AskForTeacher.com. The website offers a wide variety of educational materials with a particular focus on products geared towards children who have recently immigrated to this country, home-schooled students, and regular K-12 students wishing to improve their current grades. Stanislaw was inspired by his own extensive experiences with international education, as he has been a teacher since 1974. After learning over the years about what students and parents need for effective and quality learning, Stanislaw wanted to help others get the necessary products to help improve education.

DimensionU's $50,000 Scholarship Recipient Selects University of Florida

LogoAward-winning, educational video-game developer DimensionU, Inc., announced today that it's winner of DimensionU's 2011 National Scholarship Competition, Zachariah Chou, heads off to college this summer with his DimensionU scholarship in hand, helping pave the way towards his future career endeavors. Mr. Chou, a recent graduate from American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida took first place at the live finals event in New York City back in May 2011, while attending Silver Trail Middle School of Broward County Public School District. He was awarded a $50,000 college scholarship and $1,000 in cash from DimensionU, Inc. Additionally, Chou was awarded a trip to Las Vegas to attend the iHeartRadio Music Festival, a prize contributed by former Lady Gaga manager, Mr. Troy Carter.