Digital50.com Category: Education

Action Needed if Federal Agencies Are to Avoid 'Mission Failure,' Warns Study

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:01:00 0500

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Identifying the new skills and competencies that federal financial managers will need to face 21st century challenges is the focus of a research paper released today by the AGA (Association of...

Solar-Powered Cars Drive Learners to Leaders(TM) Students One Step Closer to College

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:41:00 0500

DENISON, Iowa, May 14 PRNewswire — Not too long ago, 10 eighth grade students from Denison Middle School couldn't have imagined that they would be designing, building and racing solar-powered cars as a class project.

First Student Announces Potential $1.2 Billion Purchase Agreement With Navistar, Inc.'s IC Bus

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:44:00 0500

CINCINNATI, May 14 PRNewswire — In one of the largest fleet purchase deals the school bus industry has ever seen, First Student, Inc., North America's leader in student transportation and subsidiary of FirstGroup America, has...

Allen K. Easley Is Named Dean of the University of La Verne College of Law

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:00:00 0500

ONTARIO, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire — The search is over. In the midst of its quest to obtain full American Bar Association (ABA) approval, the University of La Verne College of Law announced today that it has named a permanent dean...

En Pointe Technologies, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Quarter and Six Months Ended March 31, 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — En Pointe Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENPT): a leading national provider of business-to-business information technology products, services and solutions, today announced consolidated results for its...

Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue Approves $50 Million School Choice Program

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:13:59 0500

10,000 Low-Income Kids Stand to Benefit

Momentum for School Choice Movement Growing

WASHINGTON, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ —

WXYZ-TV Says 'Hats Off!' to the 'Brightest & Best' in the 29th Annual Salute to High School Seniors on Saturday May 17

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:01:00 0500

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 14 PRNewswire — WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 has joined forces with Rochester College and Big Boy Restaurants International, LLC to pay tribute to over 250 high school seniors from throughout Southeast...

AcademyOne Powers New System to Simplify College Transfer at Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:15:00 0500

WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 14 /PRNewswire/— AcademyOne Inc., a leader in information technology solutions for higher education, provides the backbone technology and consulting services that power the newly launched Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation...

Aquarium of the Bay Welcomes Christina J. Slager as Director of Husbandry

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:50:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO, May 14 PRNewswire — Aquarium of the Bay is pleased to welcome its new Director of Husbandry, Christina J. Slager, a renowned leader in aquarium and animal management. Slager will provide curatorial direction to...

National Business Group on Health Awards Gold to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota for Promoting a Healthy Workplace

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:31:00 0500

EAGAN, Minn., May 14 PRNewswire — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) was one of only 52 companies nationally to be recognized by the National Business Group on Health on May 12 for its efforts...

Kresge Foundation Employs New Funding Methods in its First Quarter Grant Awards of Nearly $43 Million

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:30:00 0500

TROY, Mich., May 14 PRNewswire — The Kresge Foundation's first quarter awards illuminate its evolving values-centered approach to grantmaking as well as its early exploration of new funding methods, including program-related investments...

First Statue of Margaret Thatcher in the U.S. Dedicated at Hillsdale College

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:22:54 0500

HILLSDALE, Mich., May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In the midst of commencement activities last weekend, Hillsdale College unveiled the first statue in the United...

Cheers Magazine Announces Its 2008 Cheers Beverage Scholarship Winners

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:17:00 0500

NORWALK, Conn., May 14 PRNewswire — Cheers, the beverage magazine for full-service restaurants and bars, recently announced its Cheers Beverage Scholarship winners from the Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I. For the...

Atlanta Public Schools Partners with SchoolNet

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — SchoolNet, Inc. the nation's leader in Instructional Management Solutions for K-12 school districts announced today that Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has renewed and extended its partnership with...

Wall Street Veteran-Turned Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author Jack Perkowski to Speak on How to Do Business in China at CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference '08

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:00 0500

WASHINGTON, May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Jack Perkowski, ASIMCO Chairman & CEO and best-selling author of "Managing the Dragon: How I'm Building a Billion-Dollar Business in China," will be the featured speaker at the...

NASA, NIA Announce NASA Education Television Partnership

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:54:36 0500

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale announced Wednesday the launch of NASA Education TV (NASA eTV), a partnership with the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) to produce new...

Performance Reports by Federal Agencies Show Major Improvements After 9 Years, but Pilot Report Format Threatens to Decrease Transparency

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:09:10 0500

ARLINGTON, Va., May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The percentage of federal spending covered by government agencies with satisfactory performance reports rose to its highest level since the reports were mandated nine years ago. However, this is only...

Tricom to Acquire Godrej Global Solutions

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:01:00 0500

FREMONT, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire — Tricom Document Management (Tricom), a company specializing in the electronic management of legacy and current documents for a global clientele, has announced the acquisition of Godrej Global Solutions Ltd...

New Center Launches 'Secular Sunday Schools'

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:59:43 0500

Also Large Online Library; Lifelong Curriculums

WASHINGTON, May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Kochhar Humanist Education Center (KHEC) was launched today by the American Humanist Association at a...

Pilot Study Could Shake Up College Rankings II: Intellectual Intimidation

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:52:29 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire -- When families weigh their choices on which college their children should attend, they tend to focus on cost, academic reputation and campus amenities. The Campus Tolerance...

Appointed Officials, Education Thought Leaders Stress Need for Presidential Leadership and Comprehensive Solutions to Improve the Quality of America's Education System

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:51:55 0500

WASHINGTON, May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today, ED in 08 Chairman Roy Romer, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education Joel Klein, Superintendent of Prince George's County Schools John Deasy, KIPP Schools Co-Founder...

ITT Educational Services, Inc. Announces the Opening of its 100th ITT Technical Institute

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:44:00 0500

CARMEL, Ind., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ITT Educational Services, Inc. (NYSE: ESI) has opened its third ITT Technical Institute in Alabama in Madison, near Huntsville, Ala. The new...

(ISC)2(R) SecureAmericas D.C.-Area Event to Address Information Security 'Hot Button' Issues

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:41:00 0500

VIENNA, Va., May 14 PRNewswire — (ISC)2(R) ("ISC-squared"), the non-profit global leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers, today announced its fourth annual 2008 SecureAmericas information...

Triangle Group Raises Awareness of Fibromyalgia

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:33:00 0500

RALEIGH, N.C., May 14 PRNewswire — An estimated 130,000 North Carolinians suffer from Fibromyalgia, a chronic widespread pain condition. Governor Mike Easley and his wife Mary are joining the Triangle Fibromyalgia Positive Energy...

Competition Invites China Entrepreneurs to Win Cash Prizes Worth $50,000

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:22:01 0500

University of Maryland's Business School Launches

2008 China Business Plan Competition - Go for the Gold!

BEIJING and COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 14

Congressional Passage of Pool and Spa Safety Legislation Increases Need for Higher Education

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:17:00 0500

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 14 PRNewswire — The recent passing of the first federal pool and spa safety law amplifies the need for higher education of Pool and Spa Operators. There are many things that can go wrong if the water is not properly cared...

Only Triassic Exhibit in North America to Open May 17th in Albuquerque

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:01:00 0500

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 14 PRNewswire — Dawn of the Dinosaurs: New Mexico's Triassic, the only Triassic Exhibit Hall in North America, opens its doors to the public at the New Mexico Museum of Natural...

California Department of Parks and Recreation Explores the World With the Power of Verizon Business Private IP

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:00:00 0500

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire — From the California desert to the tide pools on the coast, Internet protocol (IP) technology is allowing students and teachers to explore their state's vast natural resources.

With an eye to...

ECS to Honor Ron Wolk for National Influence on Education

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:00:00 0500

DENVER, May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Ron Wolk, co-founder of The Chronicle of Higher Education and founder of Education Week, will be awarded the James Bryant Conant Award for his notable...

Big Lots Launches Lots2Give Contest

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:35:00 0500

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) announced that video entries are being accepted through June 21 for schools that want to compete for thousands of dollars in cash prizes. The national contest is part...

Children's Museum of Manhattan Premieres New 'Adventures with Dora and Diego' Interactive Exhibition on May 20 Inspired by Award-Winning Nickelodeon Preschool Series Go, Diego, Go! and Dora the Explorer

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:30:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — On May 20, the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) opens the brand-new "Adventures with Dora and Diego" exhibit, the nation's only museum exhibition inspired by the popular...

Big Lots Searches for 100 Educators to Assist With Teacher Appreciation Event

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:29:00 0500

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) is looking for teachers to volunteer their time and expertise to assist shoppers on Big Lots Teacher Appreciation Day, August 2, 2008. Selected participants will help...

Blackboard Launches Blackboard Sync(TM) on Facebook(R) Platform

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:23:00 0500

WASHINGTON, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Every day, millions of students log on to the Facebook(R) Web site to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Every day millions of those same students also separately log on to their institution's...

U-M Launches Online Resource for Environmental Educators

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:05:00 0500

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In recent years, Michaela Zint, an associate professor of environmental education and communication at the University of Michigan, found herself fielding an increasing...

EFJ, Inc. Partners With Virginia Tech

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

IRVING, Texas, May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EFJ, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFJI) announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). The partnership calls for...

Roy Romer, Newt Gingrich to Discuss Danger of Education Crisis to American Economy During Strong American Schools' Blogger Summit

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

WASHINGTON, May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As voters continue to worry about their economic future, two former senior party officials, political adversaries and staunch partisan leaders, former Democratic National Committee Chairman Roy...

Video: Lumina Foundation for Education, American Council on Education and Ad Council Challenge Students to Take on the Tough Classes

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:07:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — The Advertising Council, Lumina Foundation for Education and the American Council on Education (ACE) are teaming up once again for the second year of the KnowHow2GO college access campaign. The new series of public...

ATA Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

BEIJING, May 14 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — ATA Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAI) ("ATA", or the "Company"), the leading provider of computer-based testing services in China, today announced that the Company's Chief Executive Officer...

Maryland Institute College of Art Successfully Upgrades to Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Release 9.0

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — — Oracle today announced that Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), a private art college in Baltimore, has upgraded to Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise Release 9.0. — MICA completed its upgrade of PeopleSoft...

Innovative U-Md Robotics Course Captures Challenges of Post-College World

Wed, 14 May 2008 07:05:00 0500

Open-Ended Problems, Team-Based Collaboration Drive Students to Succeed

COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Imagine if your professor gave you an assignment that he did not know was achievable, or a...