Latest News - Education - United States - District Of Columbia

Secretary Clinton launches ExchangesConnect Video Contest, “Change Your Climate, Change Our World,” Enter today for a chance to win an international exchange experience. ExchangesConnect is global social network promoting mutal understanding.

Credentialed journalists are invited to cover the NAIS People of Color Conference and Student Diversity Leadership Conference, December 3-5, 2009, in Denver, Colorado.

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the SIF Association announce the release of a report for school boards in planning for and using data systemically, What School Boards Need to Know: Data Conversations.

The Environmental Defense Fund’s Climate Corps program enlisted MBA students from around the country to help 26 corporations save $54 million in net operating costs, all by uncovering ways for businesses to be more energy efficient.

The University of the District of Columbia is having a free Children's Book Fair on November 4, 2009 at 10:00 at the University Auditorium at 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Bldg. 46.

Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general of the United States, and Linda E. Stiff, deputy commissioner for Services and Enforcement at the Internal Revenue Service have earned the 2009 Roger W. Jones Award for Executive Leadership.

This month we will discuss an important report from the Financial Stability Board (FSB) that directly affects the Basel ii implementation projects around the world.

Is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act going to survive? What about the constitutional challenge to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in the court?

The NAPRx is proud to announce its new recruitment advertising agreement with Sanofi-Aventis. Sanofi-Aventis is looking to fill many pharmaceutical sales positions nationally, so we encourage you to apply today.

Students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts react to an Iranian-American art exhibition with their own poetry

I RAN Home (In America) features three Iranian-American artists and a series of public programming events highlighting Iranian culture throughout the month of November in Washington, DC.

Childhelp's Second Annual "Kids on Course" Golf Tournament was held on October 5, 2009 at the International Country Club in Fairfax, VA. All proceeds from the sold-out event benefit Childhelp's child abuse treatment and prevention programs.

International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) announces call for 2010 Trinity Award nominations – to be presented at Capital Conference 2010 – the 24th annual conference, april 22-25, 2010

Sponsors, exhibitors, and industry partners for the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Professional Organizers, hosted by NAPO-WDC, include IKEA, ClutterFree Box, Barnes & Noble, & Others

This free e-book is a collection of articles from the Biblical Archaeology Society which explores the multi-religious land of Israel through the archaeological evidence.

NAPO-WDC, host of the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Professional Organizers, will partner with the Capital Area Food Bank to Help Feed Area Families

The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the largest preservation easement holding organizations in the nation. Through education initiatives like the OHNY Weekend, the Trust fosters greater appreciation for historic preservation.

The 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Professional Organizers, hosted by NAPO-WDC, will feature several well recognized speakers and strong educational content.

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Gives Lifetime Achievement Award to Icon Dr. Dorothy Height, National Council of Negro Women during their Annual Legislative Conference

Saluting Black Women in Business: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Honors Howard University Student Leader during the Salute to Minority Women Business Leaders

180 new slides that cover the new UCITS IV directive have beed added to the existing 3,080 slides that are the basis for the Certified Hedge Fund Compliance Expert (CHFCE) distance learning and online certification program

The Congressional Black Caucus Salutes Minority Women Business Leaders, Features Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke and Minority Business Development Agency National Director, David Hinson, Bestows Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Dorothy Height.

Save the Dates - International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), announces plans for Capital Conference 2010 – the 24th annual conference, April 22-25, 2010

Leading Biblical scholars are coming together for the 12th annual Bible & Archaeology Fest in New Orleans this November to discuss topics dealing with the Bible, archaeology and more.

The Biblical Archaeology Society announces ten of the most important archaeological discoveries relating to Biblical archaeology and studies in Israel, Egypt and Syria.

NAPO-WDC announces several well recognized speakers and presenters for the 11th Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Professional Organizers, including Julie Morgenstern, Dr. Meggin McIntosh, & Krista Green.

The Biblical Archaeology Society announces its 12th annual Bible and Archaeology Fest, to be held November 20–22, 2009, in New Orleans, Louisiana and addressing the topics of early Christianity, Gnostic scholarship, the Hebrew Bible and more.

Biblical Archaeology Review's 200th issue discusses the two silver amulets found at the Ketef Hinnom site in Jerusalem which predate the Dead Sea Scrolls by 400 years and their significance.

The Biblical Archaeology Society has published its 200th issue of the Biblical Archaeology Review magazine (BAR) which is dedicated to the dissemination of information about archaeology in the Bible lands since 1974.

The Biblical Archaeology Society has created a compilation of four articles, inspired by the current situation, written by scholars who have explored the region of Iraq from ancient to modern times.

Preventing the Spread of MRSA and H1N1 at Sibley Memorial Hospital

Participants will travel throughout Israel experiencing first hand all the wonders of the ancient land, guided by Amnon Wallenstein, one of Israel's most acclaimed tour guides.

Dr. Chahinda Karim of the American University in Cairo will guide participants through Egypt in January 2010 and share information that not most visitors are lucky enough to hear.

This seven day seminar aboard a cruise ship will discuss Biblical Archaeology topics while exploring the Caribbean after departing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on January 24, 2010.

Global Academy Online, Inc. announced today their decision to fund University Builders Online, a Cleveland non-profit 501c3 veterans charitable organization dedicated to developing non-profit online and hybrid universities

Seminar participants will be the first to hear about the latest finds from Dr. James Tabor and Dr. Tina Wray's archaeological excavations in Israel. Archaeology will be used to explain the Bible, Jesus and other Biblical topics.

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (College Overhire) - 2009 - United States: Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies

BPS joins an elite group of organizations with programs that have received and maintain the prestigious NCCA accreditation. Further, BPS is the only organization that certifies pharmacists to achieve this distinction.

Summerset day camps are open. There are new, exciting programs with the same outstanding teachers including swimming, sports leagues, art, science, magic, yoga and more. We encourage friends, classmates, and family to register together!

Senator Daniel K. Akaka held a hearing today to assess the progress of financial literacy programs. The Community Financial Education Foundation's Borrow Smart America program helps consumers with financial literacy, understanding and planning.

Aside from keeping abreast with new treatments and discoveries in pediatrics, there are other reasons to read about current events. Pediatric news is available at MDLinx.com

Roots & Wings International is hosting a cocktail reception to benefit indigenous Guatemalan students living in extreme poverty. The event is sponsored by Morrison & Foerster Foundation and American University. Ticket prices from $35 to $85.

Back by overwhelming viewer requests, WHUT will be re-airing American Public TV's powerful special, "Turning Setbacks into Comebacks with Willie Jolley”, featuring award-winning speaker and best-selling author, Willie Jolley.

Trainlink announces the launch of its free Web Seminar: “Protecting Your HR Career - The Costliest Mistakes Human Resources Professionals Make in An Economic Downturn”, March 24, 2009, 2pm EST.

The NAPRx is proud to announce its new recruitment advertising agreement with Astellas. Astellas is looking to fill many pharmaceutical sales positions nationally, so we encourage you to apply today.

At the February 2009 board meeting, the Amenawon Foundation appoints one new board member to its Board of Trustees.

A medical student needs to process massive amounts of information in short time periods. MDLinx’s medical news and journal aggregation service can help make it happen.

"The District Administration", The Magazine of School District Management, recently published two articles celebrating the successes of several school districts and state departments of education in their implementations of the SIF Specifications.

The Trustees of the Winslow Street Fund, the endowment arm of the International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), announced the awarding of a $2,000 grant to the TransCEND program of Cambridge Cares About AIDS (CCA).

NucoreVision, Inc. an 8(a) provider of quality IT solutions has been awarded a personnel security support services contract within the Department of Education, Office of Management Security Services Division.