Already a hit in Asia, AmazingTalker launches globally to link online language teachers to would-be students much like Airbnb. Putting the power in the hands of the student, the platform proves learning a language is a simple as striking up a conversation with a new found friend.
Posts Categorized: Education
Woodbury University Announces Fall Launch of National Literary Magazine
For Woodbury University’s College of Liberal Arts, “WRIT 400: Digital Publication”– a new course described as “a practicum-based experience in online magazine publication that provides experience managing, editing and producing a professional online periodical”–could be the syllabus entry heard ‘round the country. “We hope to attract nationally-known poets, nationally-known fiction writers and nationally-known non-fiction writers… Read more »
Dr. Kenira Thompson Joins Steering Committee of AAMC’s Group on Research Advancement and Development
Dr. Kenira Thompson, the President of Ponce Research Institute and Vice President of Research at Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU), has been selected to serve a three year term on the National Steering Committee for the Group on Research Advancement and Development (GRAND) of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The mission of GRAND… Read more »
Power2Change Foundation Announces Partnership With Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation
The Power2Change Foundation today announced a major partnership with The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation to enhance the lives of area youth at the new Texas Rangers Major League Baseball Youth Academy at Mercy Street presented by Toyota. The announcement was made by The Texas Rangers Foundation and Power2Change Foundation officials during a Monday Play Ball… Read more »
Increase of Students with Special Needs; Port View Prep Challenges Restraint and Seclusion Methods
Most parents would be shocked and infuriated to learn that their child is physically restrained or secluded alone in a room at any point during their day in a California public school. But that is exactly what is happening to many students on a regular basis, according to Dr. Melaura Erickson-Tomaino and Dr. Edward Miguel,… Read more »
