The Eco Picture Diary Global Contest Ceremony and Partnership Press Event held at the UNESCO Headquarters
OSAKA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Panasonic Corporation held the award ceremony of “Eco Picture Diary Global Contest” which Panasonic has been promoting with the aim to raise awareness of the environmental issues, and eco actions among the next generation, with the finalists of national competitions attending the ceremony at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, at 13:00 (local [...]
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 [...]
