National Federation of the Blind Testifies Before Senate Committee on Importance of Accessible Educational Technology
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mark Riccobono, executive director of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, testified today before a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The hearing, “The Promise of Accessible Technology: Challenges and Opportunities,” was convened to explore the barriers and opportunities that technology presents to Americans with disabilities. Mr. [...]
SPIRE Institute & Andrews Osborne Academy Announce Partnership
GENEVA, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SPIRE Institute is pleased to announce a new partnership that will advance the organization’s mission to integrate sports and education, training and learning, performance and competition like no where else. SPIRE’s plan to offer a 9-12th grade sports academy is a reality due to the newly formed affiliation with Andrews Osborne Academy—a premier, [...]
Liberty Global and European Schoolnet Launch ‘The eSafety Label’ Pilot for European Schools
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Liberty Global, Inc. (“Liberty Global”) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) and European Schoolnet, the network of 30 Ministries of Education in Europe and beyond, have today launched a pilot for ‘The eSafety Label’, a European wide online safety support and accreditation standard for schools. The initiative aims to further embed eSafety and media [...]
President Obama to Honor National eCYBERMISSION Finalists at White House Science Fair
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–President Barack Obama is set to honor top eCYBERMISSION students today at the White House Science Fair. “These once-in-a-lifetime opportunities have shown our team how important STEM really is to everyday life, both now and in the future.” “Team Charger 4” from Providence Day School in Charlotte, N.C., and team “DR. MED” from the [...]
CORRECTING and REPLACING Hundreds Celebrate Environmental Charter High School Annual Community Forum and Special Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Solar Greenhouse
LAWNDALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fourth graph, first sentence of release dated February 3, 2012 should read: Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) Founder and Executive Director Alison Suffet-Diaz and EcoMedia Founder and President Paul Polizzotto hosted the ribbon cutting that included presentations by Calif. State Assemblyman Steve Bradford (AD-51) (sted Steve Bradford (AD-15)). “Not only will the solar panels [...]
