Education

River Blindness (Onchocerciasis) Reduced By Nearly One-Third In At-Risk Populations In Six Countries
The reported progress reflects the success of the Onchocerciasis Elimination Program for the Americas ( OEPA), which promotes health education and twice-yearly administration of the deworming drug Mectizan ( R) ( ivermectin) to more than 85
Verizon Wireless and The Mattie C. Stewart Foundation Partner to Increase Graduation Rate in St. Lou
We are grateful to Verizon Wireless and St. Louis Public Schools for helping us further our mission to increase the graduation rate in St. Louis and other communities across the state and nation ", said Shelley Stewart, President and Founde
New Sury Initiative in Silicon Valley Seeks to Integrate Ethics, Innovation, and Finance
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 20/ PRNewswire/- A new initiative in the Silicon Valley is creating a forum for the leading minds in ethical financial innovation, responsible risk management, and behavioral finance.
New Sury Initiative in Silicon Valley Seeks to Integrate Ethics, Innovation, and Finance
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 20/ PRNewswire/- A new initiative in the Silicon Valley is creating a forum for the leading minds in ethical financial innovation, responsible risk management, and behavioral finance.
Students From L.A. Inner City Schools to be Honored Along With VIPs at Michael Jackson Tribute Event
On Tuesday, the last day before Thanksgiving break, a group of 60 students from three Crenshaw District public schools will walk down the red carpet with celebrity guests and become a dot in the largest Michael Jackson tribute in the world,
City National Bank Teams With Barnes & Noble for the Holidays
Some of the schools that will receive donated books include: Harlem Link Charter School in New York; Mt. Rose Elementary School in Reno; St. Brendan Catholic School in Los Angeles; Gardener School in San Jose; Pio Pico Elementary in Los Ang
Why Holidays Don't Have To Be 'Happy'
As a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in family counseling and chair of the Department of Counseling at Wake Forest University, Gladding says research shows that it is the pressure to be happy that often leads to sadness and
Video: Medtronic Partners with Patient Advocacy Groups to Launch Educational Campaign During Bladder
InterStim Therapy for Urinary Control treats urinary retention ( inability to completely empty the bladder) and the symptoms of overactive bladder, including urinary urge incontinence ( leakage) and significant symptoms of urgency-frequency
Trombetta: Charter Schools Pushing Public Education to 'Tipping Point'
A pioneer in charter schools and online education, Dr. Trombetta also founded the 550-student Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School and the National Network of Digital Schools, a provider of Lincoln Interactive online curriculum.
The Association for Career and Technical Education and the U.S. Army Sign Education Memorandum of Un
MOU Provides Framework for Collaborative Agenda in support of Improving Educational and Career and Technical Options for Nation's Students NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 20/ PRNewswire/- Representatives from the U.S. Army Accessions Command ( USAAC
Senate Health Bill Raises Taxes on Families of Special Needs Children
You can include in medical expenses fees you pay on a doctor's recommendation for a child's tutoring by a teacher who is specially trained and qualified to work with children who have learning disabilities caused by mental or physical impai
Counselors Address Mental-Health Crisis in Developing Countries
Wake Forest University Counseling Professor Donna Henderson co-developed a training course with easy-to-follow lessons that helps nonprofessional community volunteers in developing countries respond to mental health issues.