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PRINCETON, N.J., June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Prominent English-language proficiency scholars from across the country gathered yesterday at the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) national conference to explore next-generation standards and assessments for English Learners (ELs). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120110/DC33419LOGO) The pre-conference meeting, sponsored by Educational Testing Service (ETS), brought together prominent scholars who...
PRINCETON, N.J., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Educational Testing Service (ETS) Board of Trustees today announced the creation of a research chair to honor the late Ralph W. Tyler, a scientific pioneer in the field of large-scale educational assessment. Dr. Irwin S. Kirsch, currently a Distinguished Presidential Appointee in ETS's Research & Development division, has been named as the first holder of the Ralph W. Tyler Chair in Large-Scale Assessment -- ETS's...
LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Andy Samberg, celebrity co-founder of the innovative travel website, CanaryHop.com, debuts his comedic thrill seeking viral video showcasing his worldwide adventures and travel experiences (http://www.canaryhop.com/andy-samberg-video/). This hilarious video gives viewers a sneak peek of the vast range of potential experiences and activities that CanaryHop.com has to offer. CanaryHop.com is the newest international marketplace that...
System emulates live interviews for admissions officials, recruiters and applicants PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Educational Testing Service (ETS), the world's leading measurement and research organization, has established LikeLive, a video interviewing platform, through the acquisition of MyCollegei. LikeLive is a cutting-edge, user-friendly platform created to assist colleges, universities, and corporations in more effectively managing their application...
New research suggests that major growth in the travel, leisure and tourism industry in the coming century may be possible as more people begin to define recreation as a learning and educational opportunity – a way to explore new ideas and cultures, art, science and history. Some of this is already happening, although the expansion of tourism in much of the 20th century was often focused on amusement parks and tropical resorts – not that there’s anything wrong with them. But in a...
PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Educational Testing Service (ETS) will provide its Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision (ELAS), School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) and School Superintendent Assessment (SSA) to the Michigan Department of Education as a pathway for candidates seeking entry into their School Administrative Alternative Certification Program. ETS will offer each assessment as part of its regular Praxis(TM) test administration. In addition,...
World leader in plagiarism prevention software adds ETS e-rater® technology to improve students' grammar, style, usage, mechanics and spelling OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- iParadigms, creators of Turnitin®, iThenticate® and WriteCheck®, and the leader in originality checking and plagiarism prevention, today announced it has added grammar checking to its popular WriteCheck service, which allows students to check their written work for originality and...
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The deal experts at Travel Ticker®, a leading inspirational travel website, today announced that they have teamed up with Education.com, the go-to website for involved parents of school-age kids, to provide the top destinations that provide opportunities for both travel deals and enjoyable learning experiences. San Francisco and New York lead the list, while Miami, Chicago and San Diego also make the cut for the best combination of educational...
ORMOND BEACH, Fla., Dec. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Rooms101.com Spokesman, "Trip Deal" Helps The "Travel Negotiator" & "Travel Gnome" Who Are Stuck In The Snow! Click Here To View In light of the Holiday spirit and the current snowy weather conditions in the North, Rooms101.com has chosen to re-release their 2010 Holiday spoof video featuring their spokesman, "Trip Deal" lending a helping hand to his fellow travel & vacation website spokespeople foes, "The Travel Negotiator," "The...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- LivingSocial (www.livingsocial.com), the online source for people to find handpicked experiences at a great value, today announced the launch of LivingSocial Escapes, a travel site offering unbeatable savings on curated, unforgettable adventures. Just as LivingSocial lets people discover new services, experiences and attractions at deep discounts in their hometown or places they visit, LivingSocial Escapes will now help anyone find one-of-a-kind day...
