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'Roll Call: 2012' seeks solution for African Americans struggling in math and science Houston, Texas (PRWEB) January 19, 2013 According to the National Math and Science Initiative, America is ranked 25th under other countries in high school science and mathematics comprehension. Among this placement, African American students struggle especially. Dr. Clarence Johnson makes the above claim in his new book 'Roll Call: 2012'. This long-term study proves that the concept of...

Obama Administration cheers initiative to provide up to $3 million in seed money for public-private partnerships in cities across America NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Rockefeller Foundation announced its support for a new public-private program that will help cities across the country finance and build resilient and integrated urban storm water infrastructure systems in order to prevent damage during future severe weather events like Superstorm...

Continually innovating for more than 40 years, online engineering education at Viterbi is recognized with superlative rankings by U.S. News and World Report LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The USC Viterbi School of Engineering earned top honors in two online education categories in the U.S. News and World Report 2013 rankings, it was announced today. Viterbi garnered the No. 1 slot in both the Online Graduate Engineering Programs and Online Computer Information...

Most states only making satisfactory progress. Strong laws in 13 states. WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With fewer than half of the U.S.'s state charter school laws earning a satisfactory grade, policymakers this year are faced with enormous challenges. The success of these new public schools is unparalleled, with more than 2 million students today attending in excess of 6,000 public charter schools. Yet, with fewer than half of the states able to meet the...

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BestMastersPrograms.org has published a list entitled "The 50 Most Amazing University Libraries in the World," including facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The website's editors selected the libraries to present a curated listing of their favorite college and university library buildings boasting unique, beautiful or intriguing architecture. The full ranking can be viewed here:...

LETHBRIDGE, AB, Jan. 14, 2013 /CNW/ - Jim Hillyer, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Nunavut, announced funding for a project to provide a culturally enriched preschool readiness program for urban Aboriginal children between three and five years of age living in Lethbridge. "The Government of Canada's Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities program is proven to improve...

Gimmal will once again be the exclusive sponsor of the IT Award. Houston, TX (PRWEB) January 11, 2013 Gimmal, the world’s leading provider of enterprise information governance solutions built on Microsoft SharePoint, announces its continued support for the Rice Business Plan Competition. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Gimmal supports non-profit organizations dedicated to education and the community, through sponsorships and in-kind donations. The Rice University Business Plan...

New York Medical College Announces Addition of Edward J. Shin, M.D. to Nation's Foremost Specialized Otolaryngology Facilities VALHALLA, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New York Medical College has appointed Edward J. Shin, M.D., as chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (NYEEI), an affiliate of New York Medical College in New York City. Dr. Shin, who is also professor of clinical otolaryngology, had been serving as acting...

ALBANY, New York, January 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest market report published by Transparency Market Research (http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com) "General Medicine Education Publishing Market - Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis and Forecast, 2012-2018", the global publishing market for general medicine education was worth USD 2.45 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 3.6 billion in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from...

Potomac College’s optional laptop purchase program makes buying a laptop easier and more affordable. Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) January 04, 2013 Potomac College announces a groundbreaking program designed to assist students who cannot otherwise afford a computer. Potomac College, working in conjunction with an exclusive computer vendor, is providing access to computers that allows a savings to students through a discount purchase program. This program, offered exclusively to Potomac...