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ADDING MULTIMEDIA Online School of Design, Sessions, Launches First Global Online Community
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In an industry-leading move, Sessions, online school of design, has developed the first social and professional networking community for students of design, DesignSessions Community © http://students.sessions.edu/
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Laureate Education, Inc. Reports Record Student Enrollment and Third Quarter 2006 Results
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Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR), the worlds leading international provider of higher education, announced record financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006.
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Kaplan Acquires PMBR, Nationwide Provider of Test Prep for Multistate Bar Examination
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Kaplan, the international education firm, announced today that it has acquired PMBR, a nationwide provider of test preparation for the multistate bar examination (MBE). The price of the transaction was not disclosed.
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SunGard Higher Education Named in Leaders Quadrant in Higher Education Administrative Suites Magic
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SunGard Higher Education (www.sungardhe.com) today announced that its Banner administrative suite has been positioned in the Leaders quadrant of the most recent Gartner, Inc. Magic Quadrant for Higher Education Administrative Suites report*.
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Learn More About Distance Education Learning Online
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Education, they say, is one of the best investments you can make for your future. This is why distance education learning online is a great way to go about getting educated for the future.
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Word Families And Why Are They An Important Reading Strategy
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When we consider all the elements that go into becoming a skilled reader it seems a monumental task and yet some how young children learn the many different decoding skills necessary to them and most become proficient readers within the first few years of school.
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A History Of Heels
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High heels have been around for a very long time. Though they are not the epitome of sophistication and womanly sexiness, they have been serving similar purposed for men and for women for a long time.
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Choosing A Good Automotive School Is Crucial To Your Career
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Automotive school is a necessity for anyone who wants to pursue a career as an auto mechanic. However, the school you go to can affect the path your career takes after graduation.
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Update Your Ase Certification At An Auto Mechanic School
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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification sets the skilled mechanic apart from the amateur grease monkey, allowing employers and customers alike to verify a mechanic's level of expertise.
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Freshman 15 Is More Like Freshman 8 Or Even Less
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The expression 'Freshman 15', which describes how how many pounds a university student gains in weight during his/her first year away from home, is a bit of an exaggeration, said researchers from Brown University Medical School, USA, at the Obesity Society's annual meeting, Boston.
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Kenshin Oshima MBA Scholarship and Prize Established at NYU Stern
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NYU Stern today announced that Kenshin Oshima has given a $2.4 million gift to the School to establish the Kenshin Oshima Scholarship for the most promising incoming MBA students with a deep and abiding interest in Asian culture. Mr. Oshima has also created the Kenshin Oshima Prize, a financial award to be presented to the student with the highest GPA at graduation. The recipients of the scholarships and prize will receive a combined total of $150,000 USD each year.
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U.S. Medical School Enrollment Continues To Climb
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The number of U. S. medical students rose for the second year in a row, according to new data released today by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges). First-time enrollees in the 2006 entering class totaled almost 17,400, a 2.2 percent increase over last year.
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U.S. Medical School Enrollment Continues To Climb
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The number of U. S. medical students rose for the second year in a row, according to new data released today by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges). First-time enrollees in the 2006 entering class totaled almost 17,400, a 2.2 percent increase over last year.
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U.S. Medical School Enrollment Continues To Climb
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The number of U. S. medical students rose for the second year in a row, according to new data released today by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges). First-time enrollees in the 2006 entering class totaled almost 17,400, a 2.2 percent increase over last year.
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What Medical Students Need To Know For The Internal Medicine Rotation
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The American College of Physicians (ACP), the nation's largest medical-specialty society, has released "Internal Medicine Essentials for Clerkship Students 2007-2008," produced in collaboration with the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM). Based on a national curriculum, the textbook is an authoritative educational resource to augment learning during the third-year internal medicine clerkship.
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Medical Student Study To Address Workforce Crisis, Australia
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A new national study of medical students, their personalities, values and career aspirations will help inform future health workforce planning and assist in correcting doctor shortages in many communities.
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Students In The First Tee Program To Experience The Opportunity Of A Lifetime
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The Toro Company, Walt Disney World Resort and The First Tee are joining together to develop an innovative educational program surrounding the game of golf. Today they introduce the Future Leaders Forum, a three-day immersion in the sport, business and science of golf, which will also provide character education to prepare tomorrows leaders for college and the future.
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Casino Gaming Schools in Las Vegas
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Gaming schools are very popular in Las Vegas, as gambling is legal and casinos are always in search of qualified and trust-worthy dealers. This article presents several popular gambling schools available at Las Vegas arena.
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Adobe Showcases Solutions for eLearning at EDUCAUSE 2006
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Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today at EDUCAUSE 2006 will highlight how educational institutions can extend learning beyond the campus with Adobe technologies. The combination of Adobes web conferencing, collaboration software and easy-to-use multimedia creation tools give educators the opportunity to focus on the practices of effective teaching and learning among distributed participants.
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Sprint Nextel Named Authorized Vendor for The Quilt
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Further strengthening its commitment to higher education institutions, Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) today announced its selection as an authorized vendor for The Quilt, a highly respected coalition of advanced regional network organizations representing a majority of the most prestigious universities across the U.S. With this new relationship, Quilt members now have access to Sprint's highly acclaimed Tier 1 IP network at highly competitive prices.
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Cardiogenesis Advanced Delivery System Gains European Approval
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Cardiogenesis Corporation (OTC: CGCP), a leading developer of surgical products and accessories used in angina-relieving procedures, announced today that the company has received CE Mark approval for marketing its advanced combination delivery system.
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Baltimore Schools Lose in Court — Ruling Favored Charter Schools
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In 2005, City Neighbors and Patterson Park Public, two charter schools in Baltimore, appealed the Baltimore schools per student funding formula to the state board.
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Charter Schools in Boston Are Urged to Join Boston Schools System
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In an unprecedented move in April, the Boston schools launched an initiative to convert all the charter schools within the city over to their school system as pilot schools.
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New Learning Standards for Chicago Schools Kindergartners
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Chicago schools educators were surprised during their teacher training session in mid-September with new state learning standards for kindergarten students.
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Dallas Schools Tackling Tough Issue of Ethnic Slurs
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I am of a generation where Richard Pryor was the only person who ever used the N-word in a public venue.
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Foundation Supports Student Achievement in Denver Schools
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The Denver Public School Foundation is a portal for community and business philanthropy for the Denver schools.
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Recall Fever Rages in the Michigan Schools
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According to an August 14th article in the Detroit Daily News, an unintended consequence of the Michigan schools funding crisis is a growing number of recalls within the Metro-Detroit area.
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Ohio Schools Achievement Committee to Review Guidelines for Teaching Controversial Topics
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The Ohio schools board has drafted a framework that will set teacher guidelines to be used when teaching controversial topics in the classroom.
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Phoenix Schools’ Roosevelt District in Serious Trouble with Arizona Department of Education
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The Roosevelt Elementary School District, located in the Phoenix Schools area on the south side of the city, is in serious trouble.
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New Experience for Some San Diego Schools Students and Their Teachers
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This July, Annie Santana, a Spanish teacher at Mission Bay High School, part of the San Diego schools, departed the city and headed for the island of Robinson Crusoe, Chile.
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