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“People Skills” are valued more than “Technical Skills" by customers, employers and employees for personal and professional success, Richard Grehalva announces New Online Interpersonal Training Program Birmingham, Alabama (PRWEB) February 13, 2013 Richard Grehalva author of Unleashing the Power of Consultative Selling Recognized Expert, Speaker, Author and Trainer launched a new online program:The Mindset Process “Online Accelerated Interpersonal Skills Training for Busy...
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning education technology leader, SoftChalk, LLC (www.softchalk.com) today announced the launch of new features and enhancements to SoftChalk Cloud, its cross-platform learning object repository and content authoring platform that works with virtually any learning management system (LMS). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130212/PH58296LOGO ) "One of the things that educators really love about SoftChalk is the...
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: LF) was honored at 13(th) annual Toy Industry Association's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards ceremony held in New York on February 9, receiving recognition in two categories. LeapPad2, the #1 kid's learning tablet, received the inaugural "People's Choice Toy of the Year" and "Educational Toy of the Year" awards. The "People's Choice Toy of the Year" was the only award of the evening voted on exclusively...
NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw-Hill Education today announced that it will make McGraw-Hill LearnSmart, its adaptive study tool, available for students in high school, providing teachers and schools with a digital solution that has been proven to increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes. LearnSmart, originally developed by McGraw-Hill Education with Area9 for the higher education market, will assist schools and teachers in overcoming one of K-12...
NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Put your kids on the fast track to learning with the InnoTab® 2 Baby and InnoTab® 2S Wi-Fi Learning App Tablet from VTech® (www.vtechkids.com). Currently on display at the 2013 American International Toy Fair, VTech's InnoTab range offers children their very own tablet that opens up a world of educational content across the widest variety of curriculums, from downloads to software cartridges, combining innovative technology with a...
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters has launched a nationwide campaign to locate and reunite with former Bigs, Littles, donors and staff, board and family members. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130206/PH55558 ) The reunion effort is an extension of Start Something®, a national initiative Big Brothers Big Sisters unveiled two years ago in partnership with the Ad Council. The effort invites all adults - not just volunteers -- to...
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologic Technology Systems, Inc. announced today school board approval of their New Caney ISD contract to replace the district's legacy versions of Finance, HR and Student Information System (SIS) with Prologic's centralized TEAMS(TM) ERP & SIS solution. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/DA54535LOGO) The New Caney ISD is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Houston, Texas. The District houses about...
The Catholic Stand, a publishing arm of Little Vatican Management, published information regarding the strategic partnership between Edvance360 LMS-SN, the Catholic Distance Learning Association (part of the National Catholic Education Association), and Holy Apostles Seminary, a small Catholic Seminary. Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) February 04, 2013 The Catholic Stand, a publishing arm of Little Vatican Management, published information regarding the strategic partnership between Edvance360...
In this week’s business news video update, SuperFastBusiness CEO James Schramko shares his proven system of setting triggers designed to help business leaders and professionals form habits that ensure productivity, efficiency and great results. Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) February 03, 2013 James Schramko is one of the successful business leaders who often stress how harnessing the power of habits helps them find meaning and structure in today’s fast-moving and constantly changing...
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TakeLessons (www.takelessons.com), the largest online service marketplace for music lessons in the U.S., today announced that it has completed a $4 million round of venture capital financing, bringing the total investment into the company to more than $12 million. Triangle Peak Partners of Palo Alto led the round with participation from Siemer Ventures and existing investors Crosslink Capital and SoftTech VC. (Logo:...
