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STEM Educators Recognized for Data-Collection Innovation in the 2013 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards

2013-04-10 08:38:56

Award winners receive prizes valued at $5,500 BEAVERTON, Ore., April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) awarded seven educators - including two middle school teachers, four high school teachers and one college-level educator - with 2013 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards. Each of these winners was selected by an NSTA-appointed panel of experts for their innovative use of data-collection technology....

Arizona State University Announces Cutting-Edge Online Electrical Engineering Degree

2013-04-09 08:38:24

TEMPE, Ariz., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) today announced plans to offer its renowned Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) in Electrical Engineering in an online format beginning in the fall 2013 semester. "Today's rapidly changing world requires innovative approaches to education," said Paul Johnson, dean and professor of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. "We offer an impressive online...

Newly Released Common Core Resources and Materials Are Now Available to All Teachers

2013-04-08 12:30:56

National Math and Science Initiative is providing teachers unlimited access to the PARCC open-source learning management system DALLAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), a non-profit organization launched in 2007 to transform math and science education in the United States, announced today that they will make Common Core State Standards (CCSS) resources available to all teachers with unlimited access. (Logo:...

ArborBridge Expands Online SAT Preparation to Malaysia

2013-04-04 23:03:46

ArborBridge, the leader in premium, one-on-one, SAT/ACT test preparation for students around the world, is pleased to announce its expansion to working with students in Malaysia. Malaysia marks the 18th country in which ArborBridge is currently working online with students. Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) April 04, 2013 ArborBridge has provided students around the world with premier online SAT prep and tutoring via their online platform. ArborBridge tutors connect with students in real time,...

Dr. Sandra A. Labby is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional

2013-04-04 16:23:02

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Sandra A. Labby is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional among Educators. Dr. Labby is the Principal of Somerville Elementary ISD. In her role as Principal, Dr. Labby is responsible for Administration, as well as Curriculum and Staff Development. She is a member of several prestigious professional organizations including ASCD; The Association of Teacher Educators; and the Texas Association of Teacher...

National University System adds City University of Seattle as newest affiliate

2013-04-03 12:32:36

-- City University of Seattle (CityU) will now be affiliated with one of the nation's largest nonprofit private university systems LA JOLLA, Calif., and SEATTLE, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University System announced today that Seattle, Washington-based City University of Seattle (CityU) will become the newest affiliate of the National University System. "The addition of City University of Seattle will serve to broaden the scope of educational opportunities...

New World School of the Arts Dancers Perform the Work of Merce Cunningham at the 92 Y

2013-04-02 20:22:20

Fridays At Noon: Merce Cunningham: New Perspectives, A Living Legacy MIAMI, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New World School of the Arts (NWSA) college dancers will perform a Cunningham MinEvent as part of the Fridays At Noon series entitled: Merce Cunningham: New Perspectives, A Living Legacy, in New York City. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130402/DC87643) Constructed expressly for the NWSA college dancers by Patricia Lent, Trustee and Director of Licensing...

Seahorse Bioscience Launches First Product from the Partnership with Baystate Medical Center and UMass Amherst

2013-04-01 16:23:55

BILLERICA, Mass., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Seahorse Bioscience, the world leader in instruments and assay kits for measuring cell metabolism recently launched the XF Plasma Membrane Permeabilizer (PMP), a reagent that enables scientists to measure the biochemistry and mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction, without the need for mitochondrial isolation or detergent-based permeabilization methods. XF PMP was developed in partnership with the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute...

SAT Vocabulary Software VividVocab.com Re-Launches as No-Pay Service

2013-03-29 23:01:42

SAT Guru Anthony-James Green has decided to offer his extremely popular SAT vocabulary learning software, Vivid Vocab, to users around the nation free of charge. The software, which uses mnemonic devices to enhance users' vocabulary, has been proven to raise SAT Critical Reading scores by over 100 points. New York, NY (PRWEB) March 29, 2013 Recognized as the world’s leading SAT tutor, Anthony-James Green announced today that his cutting edge SAT vocabulary software, Vivid Vocab, is...

LiveSchool behavior tracking app helps KIPP LA shift school culture

2013-03-29 08:25:21

Classroom management system rewards good choices, engages students, families and teachers LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KIPP LA middle schools have a powerful tool in a behavior-tracking app that helps reward students for good choices and build a school culture that supports learning. LiveSchool automates paperwork-heavy behavior tracking systems with a school-wide platform that makes sharing information and enforcing consistent rules and rewards easy. The app is...