Education
Releases published in the last 30 days. 
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- Words of an Unsung Suffragist Recognized
- 4/20/2018 3:41:56 PM
- In the fight for equal rights and opportunities in our current society, Susan Savion’s “Quoting Matilda” resurrects the words of a lesser-known activist and defender of women’s rights.
- Tyson Foods’ Workforce Education Initiative Continues to Expand
- 4/20/2018 11:41:52 AM
- Tyson Foods’ Upward Academy, an in-plant education program that provides classes at no cost, recently surpassed 100,000 hours of instruction to more than 1,000 of the company’s team members. Upward Academy launched in 2016 at one of the company’s plants in Springdale, Arkansas, and is now offered in 27 facilities in Arkansas, Missouri, Texas and North Carolina.
- Closing the Word Gap
- 4/20/2018 10:59:15 AM
- Today we announce the findings of our recent educational research into the vocabulary levels of primary and secondary school children around the UK. Why Closing the Word Gap Matters: Oxford Language Report reveals that almost half (49 per cent) of Year 1 pupils in the average UK primary school have a limited vocabulary (word gap) that affects their learning, and that 43 …
- Springer Nature and ResearchGate announce new cooperation to make it easier to navigate the sharing of academic journal articles
- 4/20/2018 10:57:11 AM
- In a cooperation agreement announced today, Springer Nature and ResearchGate, along with Cambridge University Press and Thieme, will work together on the sharing of articles on the scholarly collaboration platform in a way that protects the rights of authors and publishers.
- Apple adds Earth Day donations to trade-in and recycling program
- 4/20/2018 2:01:55 AM
- Ahead of Earth Day, Apple announced that for every device received at Apple stores and apple.com through the Apple GiveBack program from now through April 30, the company will make a donation to the non-profit Conservation International.
- IATA Honors its 2018 Top-performing Training Partners
- 4/20/2018 1:50:37 AM
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) Training awarded its 2018 Premier Circle winners as well as its Regional Top-performing Training Partners as a part of its prestigious training partner’s recognition program. More than 450 IATA global training partners are evaluated on various criteria, such as the number of students trained, the quality of training delivered …
- Novel Traces the Story of How a Royal Rose Fell from Grace
- 4/19/2018 2:20:54 PM
- Discrimination against women, unfortunately, is present no matter what era. Amelia V. Rogers’s “A Lady Crowned with Fleurs-de-lys” documents the rise and fall of a female royal figure due to political machinations and power play.
- The Threats That Animals Face in the Wild
- 4/19/2018 11:45:26 AM
- In a deep jungle, a herd of elephants welcome a new member. Baby elephant Tambo grows up in a loving and protective herd. “Tambo: An Elephant Adventure” follows young, mischievous Tambo in her extraordinary journey.
- The Power of Faith and Perseverance
- 4/18/2018 6:04:29 PM
- Maintaining a positive outlook on life despite its many challenges is a good way to navigate its unpredictability. Mary Jean Bonar’s “Look to the Hills” is a testament to such mind-set.
- Xerox Awarded Contract for Public Sector Agencies Available Through National IPA Purchasing Network
- 4/18/2018 2:51:09 PM
- Government agencies and educational institutions nationwide can now purchase transformative document technology and document management solutions from Xerox through a new agreement awarded by Region 4 Education Service Center and made available through National IPA.
- Growing through God
- 4/18/2018 2:48:45 PM
- I am the Poet of Light. In each of my poems, you will hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. The entrance of God’s Word brings light. Let each poem bloom in your heart with His light! To have God’s Holy Spirit as the gardener of your heart, you have to invite Him, just like I did.
- Nearpod Wins 2018 EdTech Awards as Top Cool Tool Content Provider Solution
- 4/18/2018 2:21:37 PM
- EdTech Digest named Nearpod, the interactive learning platform helping districts and schools transform instruction by providing innovative teaching tools and digital curriculum, as winner of the 2018 EdTech Awards in the Cool Tool Content Provider Solution category. The EdTech Awards shine a spotlight on cool tools, inspiring leaders and innovative trendsetters across the …
- A Means to End Religious War
- 4/16/2018 12:44:10 PM
- The world has roughly 4,200 religions, each faithful to their beliefs. However, a misguided interpretation of faith can lead to disaster. Author Morson Livingston shares the study he conducted on religions in his book “The Hidden Revelation.” This book shares Livingston’s extensive research on the common desires of people.
- Reliance Industries Limited Announces Strategic Investment in Embibe to Form India’s Largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Education Platform
- 4/13/2018 10:53:17 AM
- Reliance Industries Limited (“RIL”) today executed definitive agreements to acquire majority shareholding constituting 72.69% (on fully diluted basis) from existing investors of Indiavidual Learning Pvt Ltd (“Embibe”), a leading AI-based education platform leveraging data analytics to deliver personalized learning outcomes to each student.
- A Book’s Stand on War and Peace
- 4/12/2018 3:02:10 PM
- To prove that war brings no more than the pain of loss and trauma, American veteran David Meakes delivers a message of peace in his memoir, “Perspective: The Golden Rule.” Divided in six parts, Perspective ’s first part retells the author’s early years during the Great Depression.
- Fujitsu and Kyushu University Enter into Joint Research on AI in Agricultural Production
- 4/12/2018 2:34:29 PM
- Kyushu University and Fujitsu Limited today announced that they will conduct joint research in the field of agriculture, for two years beginning April 2018, with the goal of increasing the stability and sophistication of agricultural production using artificial intelligence.
- Emily’s Magical Healing Adventure
- 4/12/2018 2:20:50 PM
- During hard times, some find their own escape. This children’s book tells the story of Emily who uses her imagination as a getaway. In “Emily and the Feel-Better Fairy,” the fairy tells Emily, “All you have to do is turn on the imagination that is inside your head then you hold onto my wings and we will fly to faraway places, far, far away.” Follow Emily’s adventure with the …
- Akamai Establishes $50 Million Endowment To Support Mathematics Programs In STEM Education
- 4/12/2018 12:19:14 PM
- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the world’s largest and most trusted cloud delivery platform, today announced the establishment of a $50 million endowment in support of The Akamai Foundation, a private corporate foundation dedicated to encouraging the next generation of technology innovators by promoting the pursuit of excellence in mathematics in grades K-12.
- New graduate pathway on offer for Māori and Pasifika students
- 4/10/2018 9:52:29 AM
- At the end of 2018, three tertiary students heading into their last year of study will join Fonterra for a twelve-week paid internship, where they will be exposed to different parts of the business and mentored by senior leaders. Managing Director People and Culture Joanne Fair says the new partnership will help broaden the talent source for future leaders and increase …
- Daily Dose of Spiritual Nourishment Arranged in a Planner
- 4/9/2018 6:30:39 PM
- Our body needs vitamins and nutrients to boost our immune system and to help prevent sickness. Believe it or not, our souls need nourishment too, which can be achieved by reading the Bible.
