BATON ROUGE, La. — In order to achieve more consistent and unified early childhood education programming, the Louisiana Department of Education has moved to expand the state’s Early Childhood Network Pilot Program.
SAN ANTONIO — The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announced the first Annual 2013 EdSpaces Innovation Award winner earlier this month at the 2013 EdSpaces trade show in San Antonio.
PITTSBURGH — Since November, Carnegie Mellon University has received two generous gifts for renovations and expansions totaling nearly $80 million. These financial investments will change the face of the Pittsburgh campus, and create expanded educational opportunities for Carnegie Mellon students.
PHOENIX — Grand Canyon University has announced plans to develop a new campus in Mesa, Ariz., advancing the private, for-profit Christian school’s goal of doubling enrollment by 2016.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County commissioners approved a lease agreement in December with the Tennessee Board of Regents on behalf of the new magnet school at Pellissippi State Community College’s Strawberry Plains Pike campus in Knoxville.
In November, Turner Construction Company announced that Abrar Sheriff has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of Turner International. As President and CEO, Sheriff will primarily be responsible for advancing the company’s strategy to broaden Turner International’s market presence. Sheriff first joined the company’s Kansas City outpost in 1997, and also served as vice president and general manager of Turner in Dallas.
CoverSport’s trademark lettering and printing process, TuffPrint, is an attractive and affordable way to promote school spirit or honor donors and sponsors. This ultra-durable imaging process applies premium ink to windscreens, covers, wall padding, track protectors and other products available at CoverSports. TuffPrint ™ is available in a wide range of colors and gradient shading, from simple one-color lettering to intricate images including multiple colors. All printing is done in-house, and nearly any size, scale or artwork can be accommodated.
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia school system is currently facing a budget shortfall of roughly $304 million. In October, this intimidating figure prompted two city council members to propose selling advertising space on the district’s buses and facilities as a way to help defray mounting operational costs.
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) debuted its new Center for Arts and Media (CAM) in early November at South City Campus in Salt Lake City.
