Byte Back to Bring Free Tech Career Training to Baltimore
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Byte Back, a growing tech education nonprofit, today announced that Chrissie Powell was named as the organization’s Baltimore Site Director, leading the launch of its first expansion outside the Washington, D.C. metro region. This past October, Byte Back won a $1 million CAD ($775,000 USD) TD Ready Challenge grant to expand to Baltimore.
Highline Public Schools in Washington State Selects the Edupoint Synergy Education Platform
BURIEN, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ — Highline Public Schools (HPS) has selected Edupoint(R) Educational Systems to implement the district’s industry-leading Synergy(R) Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management and assessment, replacing Illuminate SIS.
Utelogy Expands Sales Team with Addition of Michelle Loret
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Utelogy Corporation, maker of enterprise software platform for control and intelligent connected work spaces, announced today that it has expanded its sales team with the addition of Michelle Loret as Senior Account Executive. Earlier this month, Utelogy brought home 3 awards from ISE 2019.
Canada’s Medical Residency Crisis
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Canadians are finding it difficult to land medical residencies in Canada and that’s leaving their career in limbo. But there are solutions and working with Residents Medical, an education, preparatory, consulting, and placement organization, is an effective one.
Magnifi Group and BESPA Global to Host Second Annual Lower Extremity IEP Fellows and Young Surgeons’ Course
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Lower Extremity Fellows, Residents and Young Surgeons from leading US Orthopaedic and Podiatric Surgery Centers and Hospitals will attend the 2nd annual Lower Extremity IEP Fellows & Young Surgeons’ Course, to be held in Denver, Colo., May 3 – 5, 2019, Magnifi Group announced today.
College and Career Expo: Dream It and Be It!
BRONX, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education is proud to present College & Career Expo: Dream It & Be It! The College & Career Expo offers students a chance to learn about higher education and careers they might be interested in.
Ward Henderson Management to Sponsor Scholarship Writing Competition
TAIPEI, Taiwan /ScoopCloud/ — Taiwan based investment house, Ward Henderson Management is pleased to announce the launch of its annual scholarship essay writing competition. Forming a part of the company’s social responsibility program, the competition aims to encourage academically skilled students completing their final year of secondary school to pursue higher education.
With the Parkland Anniversary Upon Us, South Florida Based Security Company Pledges to Donate Safe Rooms to Schools
BOCA RATON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — South Florida based security company, FBS – Fortified and Ballistic Security, announces plan to protect schools in honor of the one year anniversary of the Parkland shooting. For years, FBS has been perfecting their safe environments, or The Sanctuary(tm), for luxury homes, and the time has come to give back.
A Great Casita Maria Experience = 1 Workshop + 1 Performance in 1 Day!
BRONX, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education, in partnership with Pregones Theater, is proud to present “We Have Ire,” a free excerpt performance of the multi-disciplinary theater project, on March 9, 2019, 2 – 2:45 p.m. The performance combines spoken word and theater produced by Cuban-American writer, performer, Doris Duke; Artist and San Francisco resident Paul S. Flores.
Grand Opening of Los Angeles Senior Artists’ Art Exhibit
COVINA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Senior Artists’ Art Exhibit – Collection from the Treasure Chest, held by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum, had its Grand Opening at the museum on January 26, 2019. Senior painting artists from both the main-stream and Chinese societies in many cities, turned their rich live experiences into color brushes, and they sketched, outlined and drew their ideologies and expectations about mankind and the world into wonderful paintings, painting the splendid world in their eyes and showed the richness and colorfulness of the spiritual lives of theirs.
Cursive is Cool Handwriting Contest Launches in USA and Canada on National Handwriting Day 2019
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The annual Cursive is Cool(R) contests for 2019, under the auspices of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation, will launch on National Handwriting Day, celebrated around the world on Jan. 23 each year. Cursive writing continues to enjoy increased appreciation in the United States and around the world. Scientific studies reveal the benefits of writing by hand to positively impact motor skills, cognitive development and improved learning outcomes such as better recall and retention for young learners.
Residents Medical Helps Canadian Med School Grads Get Residencies
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Canadian medical students and graduates are facing limitations and challenges when it comes to finding credible medical residencies. Residents Medical is offering solutions.
8th Annual Spine IEP Fellows and Young Surgeons’ Course Sets Record Attendance
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Magnifi Group Inc. reported a record number of Spine Fellows and Young Surgeons from top spine centers and hospitals across the U.S. in attendance at the 8th Annual Spine IEP Fellows and Young Surgeons’ Course in San Francisco, Calif., on November 16-18, 2018.
Edupoint Selects Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska for Third Annual Partner for Life Award
MESA, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ — Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy(R) Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, is pleased to announce that its 2018 Partner for Life Award has been awarded to Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Magnifi Group, Inc. Joins WYSE Travel Confederation
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Magnifi Group, a leading provider of educational technology solutions, has joined membership of the WYSE Travel Confederation. WYSE Travel Confederation is a world-renowned not-for-profit organization serving the youth, student, and education travel industry. WYSE membership enables Magnifi to serve the Student and Youth Travel Industry with its state-of-the-art eLearning platform, Learn-WiseGo.
Arts Detroit Launches Spectra, a Theatre Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum
PLYMOUTH, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ — A new theatre education program will be offered by Arts Detroit for students on the Autism Spectrum and with Aspergers inside of their performing arts studio at PARC-Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex. Spectra will be a course to help students on the Autism Spectrum learn theatre techniques that can help them develop life skills as well.
New study by UNC-CH researchers finds that walking while listening to Walking Classroom podcasts improves student learning, retention, and mood
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ — The Walking Classroom Institute has released results of a research study conducted in spring 2018 by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and funded by the Oak Foundation, confirming that walking while listening to The Walking Classroom podcasts improves student learning as well as retention of information, student mood, and attitudes toward learning.
Large Number of Medical Residency Applicants Receive Rejections
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — This year marked the 16th consecutive increase in the number of medical residency positions offered and Residents Medical, an educational and residency placement organization, is taking notice.
Magnifi Group, Inc. to Host the 8th Annual Spine IEP Fellows and Young Surgeons’ Course in San Francisco, CA
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Over 60 Spine Fellows and Young Surgeons from the United States’ top spine centers and hospitals across the U.S. will attend the 8th annual Spine IEP Fellows & Young Surgeons’ Course, to be held in San Francisco, Calif., November 16-18, 2018, Magnifi Group announced today.
Ragtime Pianist Featured in Michigan Humanities Council Touring Directory
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ — The Michigan Humanities Council announced their 2018-2021 Arts and Humanities Touring Directory, offering 40 percent grant funding for arts programming at non-profits, schools, and libraries in Michigan. Traverse City ragtime pianist, Peter Bergin, is one of the featured artists.
It’s a Femme-inist Future for the South Bronx!
BRONX, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education is proud to present Teen Leadership Summit: The Future is Femme-inist! The Future is NOW! Young women and femmes of color are leading the way as community culture workers. They are artists, activists, healers, and leaders.
Magnifi Group Announces eLearning Platform Integration with Med World Live Video Platform
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Magnifi Group, Inc. has announced the release of an Application Program Interface (API) between its eLearning Learn-WiseGo platform and the Med World Live video delivery platform. This integration allows authorized sales trainees to view Med World Live videos directly in their Learn-WiseGo content library.
Byte Back Wins CDN $1 Million TD Grant for Expansion
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Today, TD announced nonprofit Byte Back, Inc. as one of 10 recipients of the inaugural TD Ready Challenge grants. Each recipient organization will receive CDN $1 million (USD $775,000) to help them scale innovative solutions aimed at preparing North Americans for the economy of the future.
Hands-on Science Center Announces Fundraising Event, ‘The Science of Wine, Brew and Spirits’
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ — The Hands-On Science Center announces “The Science of Wine, Brew and Spirits” fundraising event November 10, 2018. Merging science education with those fun-to-drink adult beverages not only gets adults involved in the fascinating world of science but helps raise both funds and community awareness for a much-needed educational facility in the small town of Tullahoma.
Residents Medical Creates Pathways for Medical Residency Applicants
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — For medical students who want to practice medicine in the U.S., September is the most important month. Why? September is when the application process starts for medical school graduates to begin their hands-on training or Graduate Medical Education (GME). The competition is fierce. That’s where Residents Medical comes in.
EPIC Hosts Fourth Annual Invitational Golf Tournament Benefiting Nonprofit The Joyful Child Foundation
ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has hosted its fourth annual EPIC Invitational Golf Tournament on behalf of The Joyful Child Foundation and its mission to keep children safe.
Edupoint Enters Alaska with the Matanuska-Susitna School District’s Selection of Synergy Education Platform
PALMER, Alaska /ScoopCloud/ — Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) selected Edupoint(R) Educational Systems to implement the district’s industry-leading Synergy Education Platform. The district’s Synergy solution will include the full suite of Synergy modules – Synergy Student Information System, Synergy Learning Management System with RTI/MTSS and Assessment, Synergy Special Education, and Synergy Analytics.
LBA Ware Sponsors Young Entrepreneurs Academy to Cultivate a Future Generation of Entrepreneurs in Middle Georgia
MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — LBA Ware(TM), the leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders announced its fiscal sponsorship of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), an innovative program that transforms local middle and high school students into real entrepreneurial successes.
Lauded Everest Foundation Research Scholars Land Their Medical Residency
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Everest Foundation (EF) just released its 2018 list of EF Scholars that landed a medical residency training slot on July 1, 2018. Shirisha Reddy, M.D. and Sharjeel Israr, M.D. were among the people to start their residency on July 1; both are from South Asia.
PitBullTax Institute Organizes Its Second User Conference – Tax Resolution Expert Program
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — PitBullTax Institute, an educational branch of the well-established IRS Tax Resolution Software, organizes its Second PitBullTax User Conference: “Tax Resolution Expert Program.” It will take place on September 20-21-22, 2018 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. This conference is designed exclusively for existing and potential users of PitBullTax Software.
Unmanned Safety Institute’s Drone Curriculum Approved by the State of California
CINCINNATI, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ — Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), the world-leader in remote pilot training and certification, announced today that their Small UAS Safety Certification has been certified by the University of California (UC) A-G program. UC A-G approval will enable high school students to use USI’s four-course curriculum to meet admissions requirements to any state education institute.
Treadstone 71 Offers New Support and Certification Model for Building Intelligence Programs
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Treadstone 71 announced today a revolutionary new model for building cyber intelligence programs while certifying staff. The Cyber Intelligence 12-Month Online Subscription Program guides organizations in their intelligence program build through online lectures, demonstrations, and templates covering the intelligence life-cycle and beyond.
Current Builders Donates $100,000 to University of Florida Endowment to Support Student Scholarships at College of Design, Construction and Planning
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Chip Reid, CEO of Current Builders based in Pompano Beach, announced that his construction company has donated $100,000 to the College of Design, Construction and Planning at the University of Florida.
South Bronx Gallery Exhibits Solo Show of Mexico City Artist Jorge Tellaeche
BRONX, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education, in partnership with The Consulate General of Mexico in New York, are proud to present “Forgotten” by Mexico City-based artist Jorge Tellaeche, on view Sept. 13 – Nov. 21, 2018.
Ave Maria School of Law to Host Solo Practitioner CLE Workshop
NAPLES, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — On Friday, August 17, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Ave Maria School of Law will host an interactive workshop with an exciting line-up of local, talented speakers. Topics of discussion will include, “What I Wish I Knew When I Started,” “Transitioning from Law Firm to Solo Practice,” and presentations on eDiscovery, marketing, financial planning and legal research.