Texas Education News (United States)

PSOfficeSupply.com launches the highly anticipated Shredder Needs Assessment Program (S.N.A.P.) ® to help our customers find the right paper shredder for the home or office. S.N.A.P.® is the ultimate online shredder shopping tool no one can match.

AVANCE–San Antonio, has been awarded a five year $8,189,470.00 grant from the Office of Head Start, to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services in Uvalde, Zavala, Edwards, Kinney and Real counties.

New Orleans Forward & HSBCAMPS To Offer World-Class Basketball Camp Gear Towards “Giving Back”

Social Impact Exchange Selects AVANCE to Join their Contribution Center

The University of Houston (UH) has launched a new minor in Arab Studies and named Emran El-Badawi as the first director of the Arab Studies Program.

Dr. Paul Toote, CEO of National Premed Consulting, a premed consulting company, shares tips with his readers.

The country's fastest growing youth basketball initiative revealed today that New Orleans Hornets forward Carl Landry has become the newest addition to the programs rapidly expanding summer staff.

Amber Higgs, President of Clover Properties of Boerne, TX announces Realtor® Dave Howell recently completed the Accredited Buyers Representative course offered by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Dave Howell of Clover Properties, LLC a Realtor® from Boerne, Texas recently earned the prestigious designation for Graduate Realtor Institute sponsored by the National Association of Realtors®.

AVANCE (ah-vahn-ceh), a nonprofit organization, is accepting proposals to enter into a re-grant agreement to implement their comprehensive nine month Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP).

Center for Health Equity and Evaluation Research (CHEER) to Open Doors at University of Houston

H. Julia Hannay Developed World-Recognized Clinical Neuropsychology Training Program at UH

KDK-Harman Foundation of Austin awards three-year $108,000 grant to support early algebra program in San Marcos, TX.

Dr. Paul Toote, CEO of National Premed Consulting, a premed consulting company, notes that you should be looking for opportunities to volunteer as soon as you decide on a career in medicine

University of Houston Center One of Only Four University Centers Awarded in the Nation

HOUSTON, TX – Launch of “The Levitical Sound Tour 2012” to kick-off Saturday, April 28 at Crown Plaza Hotel, 8686 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas at 9am morning sessions and 7pm evening. Experience a pure uncontaminated sound of worship.

Dallas Fort Worth area career training institution adds accelerated career training classes to help the unemployed find jobs faster.

Dr. Paul Toote, D.O., top-level Emergency Medicine physician and founder of National Premed Consulting, is announcing the release of a brand new book “The Complete Medical School Admission Guide: From High School to Doctor,” available on Amazon.

DALLAS, TX—Nationally acclaimed author Angela Clay (www.angelaclay.com) and her team of talented associates will conduct the third annual Loving the Me I See Workshop Girls Self-Esteem Workshop on July 28, 2012, at the Richardson Civic Center.

UH Garners Most Money Among Higher Ed Institutions in Texas Receiving NEH Awards

Community invited to donate blood to offset expenses for miracle dad who lost more than two times his blood in a sudden and critical illness. His survival is already proving to be a testament of faith and God's goodness!

PSOfficeSupply.com launches the highly anticipated Shredder Needs Assessment Program (S.N.A.P.) ® to help our customers find the right paper shredder for the home or office. S.N.A.P.® is the ultimate online shredder shopping tool no one can match.

AVANCE–San Antonio, has been awarded a five year $8,189,470.00 grant from the Office of Head Start, to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services in Uvalde, Zavala, Edwards, Kinney and Real counties.

UVU will be hosting a Meet and Greet for SBOE Candidate Andres Muro on May 22, 2012, at 5:00 pm. Meeting will be held at Coast 101, 511 N Grant St.

New Orleans Forward & HSBCAMPS To Offer World-Class Basketball Camp Gear Towards “Giving Back”

Social Impact Exchange Selects AVANCE to Join their Contribution Center

The Grid Earth Project, a 501(C)3 Org. recently converted the Village of Rockstone Pond from using kerosene, and other dangerous fuel sources to solar lights in their homes. The distributions took place in the shadows of an ancient Mayan Temple.

The University of Houston (UH) has launched a new minor in Arab Studies and named Emran El-Badawi as the first director of the Arab Studies Program.

Former Houston Rocket Mike Harris & HSBCAMPS Name San Antonio Suburb Latest Summer Stop

Dr. Paul Toote, CEO of National Premed Consulting, a premed consulting company, shares tips with his readers.

The country's fastest growing youth basketball initiative revealed today that New Orleans Hornets forward Carl Landry has become the newest addition to the programs rapidly expanding summer staff.

A free “talking dictionary,” UnlockSpanish.com allows users to easily learn conversational Spanish – by actually hearing it! It's now easy to learn Spanish online for free, regardless of your skill level or learning pace.

Shabbat Shalom Prophetic Biblical Training gets believers ready to advance in the Kingdom of God through modules designed for education, equipping, encouragement, empowerment and elevation. Training day begins Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 1pm.

Amber Higgs, President of Clover Properties of Boerne, TX announces Realtor® Dave Howell recently completed the Accredited Buyers Representative course offered by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Dave Howell of Clover Properties, LLC a Realtor® from Boerne, Texas recently earned the prestigious designation for Graduate Realtor Institute sponsored by the National Association of Realtors®.

AVANCE (ah-vahn-ceh), a nonprofit organization, is accepting proposals to enter into a re-grant agreement to implement their comprehensive nine month Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP).

Heart Smart CPR is now an American Heart Association Training Site in the Austin Texas area.

A Pharmacy Technician assists Pharmacists in wide a variety of areas. Pharmacy Technicians also perform a variety of administrative duties. Pharmacists may provide consultation to customers, advise patients on health related issues.

ExamSoft, an online exam software company, implements both cheating prevention and post-exam cheating detection systems to satisfy the needs and concerns of test administrators.

San Antonio teachers are rewarded for their diligence, kindness and compassion.

Austin, TX – Hayes Software Systems was selected to help McAllen ISD, a South Texas school district, implement one of the most ambitious, district-wide 1:1, mobile technology campaigns in the country.

We take you step-by-step through our easy to follow training right on your computer. Upon competition of the course you will be in compliance with OSHA safety laws.

Homeschoolers in TX, OK, LA, AR, MS and NM will convene in Waxahachie, TX in July for the 17th annual Homeschool Conference. Several thousand students and parents will attend the annual event, hosted by the North Texas Home Educators’ Network.

Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEC) would like to formally announce their new “School of Rocks” Educational Program.

Slim, inexpensive book packs a big punch when it allows the founders--through the top founding documents in exact transcriptions--to speak for themselves regarding the Judeo-Christian roots of America.

Center for Health Equity and Evaluation Research (CHEER) to Open Doors at University of Houston

Austin, TX – Continuing Hayes Software Systems’ (Hayes) commitment to customer service and ease of use, the release of TIPWeb-IM 8.1.0.0 offers features with the goal of supporting school level program adoption and district success.

When evaluating the transition from paper-based tests to computer-based testing a number of practical considerations need to be taken into account. Regardless of the reason, the trend is clearly in the direction of computer-based testing.

The Grid Earth Project is a non profit organization that gives solar powered household lamps to people in underdeveloped areas, at no cost.

H. Julia Hannay Developed World-Recognized Clinical Neuropsychology Training Program at UH

David Montelongo, real estate mentor and entrepreneur, has recently joined Doug Smith of MyHouseDeals.com to coach and train novice and seasoned Real Estate investors.

A discussion about the ambitious initiative to improve Dallas school achievement for every child every step of the way through collaboration by leaders in the education, community, civic, business and philanthropic sectors.

KDK-Harman Foundation of Austin awards three-year $108,000 grant to support early algebra program in San Marcos, TX.

Dr. Paul Toote, CEO of National Premed Consulting, a premed consulting company, notes that you should be looking for opportunities to volunteer as soon as you decide on a career in medicine

University of Houston Center One of Only Four University Centers Awarded in the Nation

Texas homeschool seniors can apply for two $500 college scholarships. The homeschool scholarships will be awarded by the North Texas Home Educators’ Network, a Texas homeschool support organization. Homeschool seniors have until May 15 to apply.

The Money Academy was recently selected as a Top 13 Finalist for the “Social Innovation Fast Pitch” Competition and was also a finalist for the Royito’s “Don’t Do Mild” Award at the RISE conference held in Austin last week.

HOUSTON, TX – Launch of “The Levitical Sound Tour 2012” to kick-off Saturday, April 28 at Crown Plaza Hotel, 8686 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas at 9am morning sessions and 7pm evening. Experience a pure uncontaminated sound of worship.

Dallas Fort Worth area career training institution adds accelerated career training classes to help the unemployed find jobs faster.

Mainspring Schools, a non-profit school focused on providing high quality early education for disadvantaged children, is leading efforts to help stop the cycle of poverty by establishing programs focused on building strong families.

Jobseekers can now increase their chances of getting the job they want, thanks to a series of free training sessions from Career Confidential, a career advancement training firm based in Gunter, Texas.

Jade Simmons, recognized for exciting performances and her work with emerging artists, returns to Tuscaloosa, new accolades in tow. Friday/Saturday, April 13th-14th, she'll serve as guest artist & judge of Stillman College's Zelpha Wells competition.

With the economy in the position it is in, it is no wonder that people are running to the medical field searching for health jobs such as phlebotomy.

Dr. Paul Toote, D.O., top-level Emergency Medicine physician and founder of National Premed Consulting, is announcing the release of a brand new book “The Complete Medical School Admission Guide: From High School to Doctor,” available on Amazon.

Organizing Expert Is on a Mission to Lower the Teacher Drop-Out Rate

DALLAS, TX—Nationally acclaimed author Angela Clay (www.angelaclay.com) and her team of talented associates will conduct the third annual Loving the Me I See Workshop Girls Self-Esteem Workshop on July 28, 2012, at the Richardson Civic Center.

Official Statement from AVANCE on the passing of Bernard Rapoport

The Going Green Song is an Earth Day Song that teaches different ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. This is a song for learning how to go green!

The American Osteopathic Association Program and Training Review Council has granted five-year approval of the Bay Area Corpus Christi Medical Center Internal Medicine Training Program.

An unprecedented show of support by McKinney for The McKinney Education Foundation (MEF) will culminate at the anniversary gala April 21 featuring keynote speaker, President George W. Bush, a longtime champion of Texas education for the third time.