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Innovative Products to Personalize Learning Honored in Prestigious Education Technology Awards Program New York February 26, 2010 -- Thirteen is a lucky number for Pearson. With 13 education finalists in the 2010 Software & Information Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards, the education, technology and services company leads the prestigious competition.

The Corporation for National and Community Service announced today that St. Mary’s University has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.The faculty, staff and the Marianist community provide our students with the life lessons and experiences that will give them the foundation they need to become engaged citizens and community stewards of the world.

Teachers needing to take the Training in the Needs of Children with Autism can now take it online. Staten Island, NY February 26, 2010 -- New York state is now requiring special education teachers to receive training in the needs of students with autism. This requirement applies to applicants of special education titles on or after September 2, 2009.

The Civil Justice Program at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles is now accepting applications for its fifth-annual Journalist Law School fellowship (JLS), to be held June 16-19 on Loyola Law’s Frank Gehry-designed downtown Los Angeles campus.

CarePatrol Franchise Systems, LLC is pleased to announce they have joined forces with Upside Group Franchise Consulting to expand their franchise base. CarePatrol, based in Gilbert, AZ, is one of the most trusted names in the Senior Placement Industry and Upside Group Franchise Consulting is a full service, boutique franchise consulting firm with offices across the country. In the coming decade, the booming senior placement care industry is expected to maintain its strong market potential and is predicted to experience steady growth.

The vibrant new design of the fashion school’s exciting San Diego campus fosters an environment of creativity and professionalism, and is generating national attention, including an award from commercial design magazine Contract. Los Angeles, CA February 26, 2010 -- FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising’s San Diego campus won first place in the Education category in Contract Magazine’s 31st Annual Interior Design Awards Competition.

With education remaining a hot topic - the tuition industry continues to grow. Kumon Educational experienced 14% growth in 2009 and as a result is looking for child-centred individuals to open maths and English study centres throughout the UK. February 26, 2010 -- Recent reports in the media paint a gloomy picture. An education system in crisis, with maths teachers in particular struggling to enthuse children and even to work out the answers themselves.

Surpasses legendary coach Bob Knight Klamath Falls, OR February 26, 2010 -- With a win over College of Idaho on Wednesday night, Oregon Tech head basketball coach Danny Miles became the third winningest coach in college basketball history, eclipsing such hoops luminaries as Bob Knight, Dean Smith, Adolph Rupp and Mike Krzyzewski. His team won the Cascade Conference title with a 15-3 record, earning the automatic berth to the 2010 NAIA National Tournament and finished the regulars season with an overall record of 26-4.

VCAD opens its doors to the public for info session Vancouver, BC February 26, 2010 -- On March 2, 2010, interested members of the public are invited to spend the evening learning about VCAD’s innovative Web Design and Graphic Design programs. Instructors at the school will present information about the industries, as well as the VCAD application process.

Facilities management and business support service provider for the University of Manchester implements the very flexible hosted rooms & resource scheduling solution to aid with business growth and development February 26, 2010 -- Facilities management and business support service provider for the University of Manchester implements the very flexible hosted rooms & resource scheduling solution to aid with business growth and development.

Seneca Data, the leading source of innovative technology solutions, today announces the availability of Windows MultiPoint Server 2010, bundled on select Nexlink configurations. Syracuse, NY February 26, 2010 --Seneca Data, the leading source of innovative technology solutions, today announces the availability of Windows MultiPoint Server 2010, bundled on select Nexlink configurations.

ZAPmedia Announces Three Years of Sales Momentum, Glowing Reviews and Multiple Awards for Paula Phelan's First Novel New York February 26, 2010 -- ZAPmedia, leading publisher of under reported historical fiction, is pleased to announce that it is celebrating the third anniversary of the publication of 1919 - Misfortune's End.

American Citizens Abroad (ACA), an advocacy group of US citizens living outside of the United States, announces that the next annual Washington doorknock, called the Overseas Americans Week, will take place in Washington D.C. during the week of April 19th to 23rd, 2010. Three different organizations of US citizens living abroad are organizing this doorknock week and participating in meetings with members of Congress, the US Administration and Washington research institutions.

New disclosures that banks are required to include with billing statements may spark credit consumers to seek Debt Management and Debt Counseling sooner. Boca Raton, FL February 25, 2010 -- Accelerated Debt Consolidation, Inc. says new credit card law will get credit consumers motivated to start seeking debt relief sooner. The new law requires banks to disclose how long it will take to pay off balances at the minimum payments and they must also disclose how much interest will be paid.

The chant, “K-C-T-C-S, No More Cuts!” reverberated through the Kentucky state capitol today as more than 600 Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) students, employees, faculty and others rallied to encourage legislators to make smart investments in Kentucky’s future by investing in KCTCS.We are here today to demonstrate to state lawmakers the important role KCTCS plays in the lives of Kentuckians and the state’s economy, and to ask them to make smart investments by doing two things.

UK-based Mireia Fontbernat to advise on public relations and international marketing strategies for 1080 Group's virtual presentation soft skills training services. Portland, OR February 25, 2010 -- 1080 Group, LLC, a web seminar soft skills training firm, announces today that marketing veteran Mireia Fontbernat has joined it Board of Advisors. Fontbernat will advise 1080 Group on public relations and international marketing.

Chester Charter School students and faculty present a check to the American Red Cross, as a donation to those affected by the earthquake in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti Chester, PA February 25, 2010 -- Chester Community Charter School (CCCS) today announced that its students, staff and administrators, in an effort to give back to those affected by the earthquake in Port Au Prince, Haiti on January 12, 2010, has taken up a collection for donation to the American Red Cross of Chester, PA, through its “Loose Change for Change” program.

The Biracy Project, a fan funded science fiction film, takes its first steps in building its production team. This process, based on the SoKap crowdfunding platform, will reveal a lot of new talent as the film's members are encouraged to actively engage with some of the film's creative aspects.

EXCEED Software Named Finalist in “Best Classroom Management Solution”, “Best Education Solution” and “Best K-12 Enterprise Solution” Categories Towson, Md. February 25, 2010 -- Spectrum K12 School Solutions announced today that their EXCEED™ Student Achievement Manager software has been selected as a finalist for a 2010 CODiE Award in three separate categories; “Best Classroom Management Solution”, “Best Education Solution”, and “Best K-12 Enterprise Solution”.

Competition Recognizes Nation’s Top Communities Taking Action to Help Reduce High School Dropout Rates and Create Brighter Futures for Young People Washington, D.C. February 25, 2010 -- America’s Promise Alliance (the Alliance) and the ING Foundation today announced the official call for entries for the 2010 100 Best Communities for Young People (100 Best) competition.