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Tall Tales Publisher Unveils Redesigned Website for Children’s Author

Edmonds, WA, March 18, 2025 — Tall Tales, the publisher of the beloved three-book series of dachshund beach stories, is thrilled to announce the launch of a newly redesigned website for children’s book author Kizzie Jones. The updated site is a vibrant and interactive hub for young readers, parents, and educators seeking engaging ways to bring story time to life.

Highlighting her activities with young readers in the U.S. and Mexico, the new website offers much more than just information about the series. It provides a dynamic space for young minds to engage with the stories through interactive playtime activities and creative projects that tie into the books.

Key features of the website include:

Video Clips: Watch scenes from the Dachshund Beach Stories come alive. Captivating videos of English and Spanish book readings bring the dachshund adventures to life.
Creative Projects: Children can dive into fun, hands-on activities inspired by the series, such as drawing their own dachshund characters, making origami creations, and coloring pages that spark their imagination.
Responsible Dog Adoption: Preparations for bringing a new dog into the family.
Author Events: Stay up-to-date with Kizzie Jones’ appearances, including speaking engagements and book readings at schools and bookshops across the US and Mexico. Visitors can easily find upcoming events and book Kizzie Jones for school visits or special storytelling sessions.

“We wanted to create an experience that would engage both children and parents in a way that goes beyond the traditional book,” said Kizzie Jones. “This website is a way for readers to interact with my dachshund beach stories and truly become a part of the adventure. It’s a place where children can create, play, and learn while enjoying the magic of storytelling.”

Tall Tales has always been committed to publishing stories that inspire young readers, and this website redesign is just the latest effort to bring immersive and enriching content to children via English, Spanish, German, and French editions of the books.

Visit the newly redesigned website at https://www.kizziejones.com to explore the world of dachshund Tall Tales and the joy of reading, creativity, and friendship.

March 18, 2025
Zee Media announces Winners of Unveiling India Quiz

The grand finale of the Unveiling India Quiz, a landmark initiative by Zee Media in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), captivated audiences nationwide as it aired on Zee Media’s network, gaining its status as one of India’s most impactful knowledge-driven initiatives. The overwhelming response to the telecast highlighted the scale, excitement, and cultural significance of the event.

The telecast provided a riveting recap of the months-long journey—starting from an online Olympiad, advancing through intense state-level rounds, and culminating in a fiercely contested national finale. Viewers watched as the top eight teams battled for glory, with Army Public School, Jammu Cantt, emerging as the ultimate champions, securing the first prize. Rajagiri Public School, Kerala, claimed the second position, while Little Flower English Medium School, Kerala, took third place. Their stellar performances resonated with audiences, reinforcing the power of education in shaping future leaders.

The telecast also shed light on the quiz’s unique focus on Geographical Indication (GI) tags, a defining element that introduced young minds to India’s indigenous craftsmanship and region-specific products. This emphasis on cultural and economic awareness transformed the competition into an immersive educational experience beyond traditional learning.

Reflecting on the immense success of the initiative, Mr. Karan Abhishek Singh, CEO of Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL), said, “At Zee Media, we believe that news is not just about delivering information; it is about shaping a better, more informed society. Our commitment goes beyond headlines—we actively create platforms that empower different sections of society, be it through financial literacy initiatives, business summits, or programs that inspire and educate young minds. Unveiling India Quiz is one such initiative, designed to encourage school children to learn about India’s glorious past and promising future.”

Adding to this, Shri. Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, DPIIT, stated, “The Unveiling India Quiz has successfully instilled a deep sense of national pride and awareness about India’s economic and cultural diversity. This initiative is not just a competition—it is a long-term movement to nurture curiosity and appreciation for India’s vast legacy.”

As the winners celebrate their well-earned triumph, the Unveiling India Quiz leaves behind a profound impact, encouraging millions of students across the country to embrace our unique culture, explore their heritage, and take pride in India’s incredible journey. Zee Media and DPIIT remain steadfast in their commitment to expanding such educational initiatives, ensuring that young minds continue to be inspired, empowered, and prepared for a global future.

The resounding success of Unveiling India Quiz reaffirms the importance of knowledge-driven infotainment, setting a new benchmark in nationwide student engagement.
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March 18, 2025
Digital Transition of AP Exams in 2025 Brings a New Era of Flexibili

17th March 2025: The College Board, globally renowned for the SAT exam and AP (Advanced Placement) Program, will transition 28 AP exams to a digital format starting in May 2025. This shift marks a significant milestone in the evolution of AP Exams, making them more accessible and convenient for students worldwide, including those in India. The digital format will replace the traditional paper exams for the majority of subjects, offering students a flexible, modern testing experience.

Leveraging the familiar Bluebook platform, already in use for SAT exams, students will experience a streamlined testing environment. 16 exams, including AP English, AP Psychology, and AP Computer Science, will be fully digital, with all questions answered and submitted electronically. Complementing this, 12 exams, such as AP Biology and AP Chemistry, will adopt a hybrid approach, combining digital multiple-choice questions with traditional paper-based free-response sections.

Meenakshi Kachroo Chatta, Senior Director & Regional Head of the College Board, comments, “The AP Program empowers Indian students to engage with college-level coursework while still in high school, giving them a strong foundation for academic success. With the introduction of digital AP Exams, we are breaking down barriers and offering students a more flexible and accessible way to complete their AP Exams. This is a significant step forward, allowing students to harness technology and enhance their academic capabilities. The College Board remains committed to expanding these opportunities and ensuring students have the resources and support they need to unlock their full potential, excel globally, and succeed in the future.”

Expanding opportunities for students, Manav Rachna University has joined Universal AI University in accepting AP credit scores. This recognition allows students to leverage their AP Exam results for potential college credit, providing a tangible pathway to academic advancement.

Students will utilize personal or school-provided devices, including Windows and Mac laptops, tablets, or Chromebooks, to take the digital AP Exams. Test centers will provide robust technical support to ensure a seamless testing experience.

This move to digital testing reflects the College Board’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance the student experience. The digital format will be available at 35 AP test centers nationwide, including key locations in Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Chennai, ensuring widespread access. To facilitate a smooth transition, the College Board will offer comprehensive preparation resources, including test previews, practice exams, and video tutorials. These tools will allow students to familiarize themselves with the Bluebook platform and build confidence before exam day. This digital transformation underscores the College Board’s ongoing dedication to supporting students’ academic aspirations and empowering them to excel in a globally competitive educational landscape.

March 17, 2025
Author Sean Young’s New Book, The Speak Up Method of Language Learning

Garland, TX, March 17, 2025 — Sean Young, the founder of Young’s Language Consulting and the creator of The Rosetta Stone Challenge and The Speak Up! language series, has completed his new book, “The Speak Up! Method of Language Learning”: a comprehensive guide that offers readers a unique method that breaks the standard mold of learning a new language.

“Traditional language learning methods often follow a one-size-fits-all approach, which can make language learning appear more challenging than it needs to be,” shares Young. “‘The Speak Up! Method of Language Learning,’ developed over forty-five years of extensive research and real-world testing, offers a unique and effective solution to help both educators and students achieve conversational fluency in any language as rapidly as possible.

“Within the pages of this book, you will gain insights into the specific criteria to look for and what to avoid when selecting the right tools for mastering a new language. Additionally, educators will learn how to break free from conventional teaching methods and empower students by encouraging them to learn from each other, thereby creating a more efficient and engaging learning environment.”

March 17, 2025
Anthony Olinzock and Robert Hutchinson’s New Book, Visual Basic for Applications

Starkville, MS, March 17, 2025 –Fulton Books authors Anthony Olinzock, a professor emeritus of Mississippi State University, and Robert Hutchinson, a data center engineer at BNY Mellon, have completed their most recent book, “Visual Basic for Applications: Projects for PowerPoint”: an insightful guide to learning and better understanding Microsoft’s programming language through practical exercises.

Dr. Anthony A. Olinzock has over fifty years of teaching experience at the high school and university levels. He has held teaching and administrative positions at the University of Pittsburgh, the Ohio State University, and Mississippi State University. Dr. Olinzock has published numerous articles and over thirty textbooks in the areas of computer applications and technology.

“VBA, Visual Basic for Applications,” by Olinzock and Hutchinson, “is Microsoft’s programming language for Microsoft 365 applications, like PowerPoint.” You could also use recent versions of Office. VBA allows you to create macros to build user-defined functions and to automate processes. A macro is code that translates a certain sequence of input into a preset sequence of output. Once you become familiar with basic VBA code in one application such as PowerPoint, you can quickly transfer that skill to other Microsoft applications.

“The Ribbon is a set of toolbars at the top of the window in Microsoft 365 applications designed to help you quickly find the commands that you need to complete a task. The three basic components of the Ribbon are tabs, sections, and tools. A tab represents the core tasks you want to do in PowerPoint. Each tab has sections in them which aggregate related commands together. The tools are buttons, boxes to enter information, or a menu.

“When you click the Developer tab, and in the Code section, you click Macros, you have access to VBA subroutines or macros that you can access from a PowerPoint slide, a worksheet, a document, or a database, for example. When you click the Visual Basic button in the Code section you will open the Visual Basic Editor, VBE, where you create, modify, and maintain Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) procedures and modules in Microsoft 365 applications. The Visual Basic Editor is included with most Office programs.

“Some examples of the projects and apps you will create while you learn to write VBA code include: a variety of game boards; a variety of puzzles; bingo; catch the puppies game; checkers; coloring and painting objects; creating color, texture, picture and skin tone palettes; dart game; eBooks; electronic quizzes password protected; game wheels; making a calculator; match game; navigation bar for pages and slides; RGB colors; slot machines; tic tac toe game; and toss the ball game, and much more.”

March 17, 2025
G. S. McKinney’s New Book Times Reckoning

New York, NY, March 14, 2025 — Fulton Books author G. S. McKinney, a loving husband and father who began a career of commercial truck driving following his time in the US Navy, has completed his most recent book “Times Reckoning”: a compelling novel that enters around one man’s journey to save his reputation, his company, and ultimately, the world.

“Follow the story of Gregory McAllister, successful business owner and devoted family man,” writes McKinney. “When his company is infiltrated, creating the catalyst for a global catastrophe, he joins forces with governmental agencies. Together, their worldwide journey encounters twists and turns as facts and information take the lead. Gregory is on the verge of professional ruin and experiences personal tragedy while his employees, friends, and even family begin turning away from him. By proving his own innocence, he is able to restore his reputation, save his company, and help prevent a global catastrophe.”

March 17, 2025
CEPT University announces Summer 2025 Electives; registrations begin on March 19, 2025

New Delhi, March 15, 2025:

CEPT University has recently announced the courses for the summer 2025. The course is open to all students who have passed 12th or equivalent examination as well as professionals. They will be registered based on how relevant their education is to the course they have chosen. Online registration from interested students will begin on March 19, 2025, 12 noon and will be accepted till March 21, 2025, 6 pm.

Registration for the summer course commencement dates is open till May 19, 2025 for students studying online and travel in India/abroad and May 26, 2025 for students studying on-campus at CEPT. Information on registration and courses is available on https://sws.cept.ac.in/

CEPT University was an early adopter of the novel Summer and Winter Schools in India, a concept prevalent in European educational systems. These biannual terms – Summer and Winter – offer two to four week intensive courses that provide students with significant interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

The core objective of the SWC is to foster peer learning, exchange of ideas and providing a platform for students to take courses of their interest, beyond their academic stipulations. As a result, CEPT University encourages students from across all universities and across academic disciplines to enrol into these programs. To ensure that these courses are impactful, they are taught by professionals, academicians, artists, and experts from across India and abroad.

This year, through the Summer 2025 term, CEPT University is offering a diverse array of courses ranging from studying urban development in cities such as Paris to understanding urban resilience in Bhutan. Some of the other unique courses include Decoding Mechanics, Preserving Night-Time Darkness Through Lighting Design; Imagined Landscapes: A Cinematic Mapping of Paris, etc.

Students can choose from approximately 50 diverse courses, including on-campus, online, and travel-based options, both within India and internationally.

SWC’s travel-based courses are highly sought after for their immersive, experiential learning opportunities, allowing students to explore diverse cultures and architectural landmarks. This year, students can journey to Japan to witness the fusion of culture, tradition, and innovation in its built environment. For those with a creative bent, “Oceanic Tales” in the Andaman Islands offers a unique blend of underwater filmmaking and insights into design’s role in ecosystem and species conservation.

Emphasising on the impact of these courses, Prof Chirayu Bhatt, Dy Provost (Academics) said, “CEPT’s SWC program is designed to empower students. Through peer learning, they gain diverse perspectives, and by accumulating credits, they enhance their academic flexibility. The interdisciplinary nature of our courses allows students to explore new fields and expand their intellectual horizons, all while experiencing innovative teaching methods.”

March 16, 2025
Anurag University to celebrate 76th Republic Day with 200 plus Student Inventions and social impact projects

Hyderabad, January 27, 2025: TEJAS 2K25 –an Engineering Expo with 200 innovative and social impact projects/products developed by Anurag University Engineering Students to be held on 27th January 2025 at Anurag University in the city outskirts.

Telangana’s first private University, Anurag University is organising TEJAS 2K25 –an Engineering Expoat its campus on Monday. A poster of the event was launched on Friday. These 200-plus student inventions will be showcased in a day-long event on Monday.

Several school children from private and government schools are invited to check out innovations and get inspired

TEJAS 2K25 is a unique project that will be organized successfully for the second time to kindle an innovation culture among engineering students of the University informed the Anurag University in a press note issued in the city today. Also, we wanted to celebrate the 76th Republic Day with 200 social impact projects and products, he added.

It will be formally inaugurated on 27th at college premises. Prof UB Desai, Chancellor of Anurag University; Dr. S. Glory Swarupa, Director General, National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Dr. Shanta Toutam, Former Chief Innovative Officer, Govt of Telangana and Mr. Arjun Rumalla, Director Manufacturing and Country Head Technip FMC-India will grace the inaugural.

We want to see our students as problem solvers, and not creators. We don’t want to see you as a country of ranters. Instead, we want you to be problem identifiers and solvers. This ‘Project Expo’ is the first in the series and is an opportunity created for the students to identify the pain points in the society we live in and then propose a solution. This is the prized skill that differentiates you from the rest of the world, the press note added.

January 27, 2025
Greenwood High Hosts Prestigious Regional Round of World Scholar’s Cup 2025

Bengaluru, January 24, 2025: Over 600 students from several leading top-tier institutions from across Bengaluru gathered at the Greenwood High ICSE campus in Sarjapur recently for the Regional Round of the World Scholar’s Cup. The competition is structured in three stages – Regional Round, Global Round, and the Final Round. During the two-day Regional Round, young minds had the opportunity to explore diverse ideas, collaborate with peers, and push their intellectual and creative abilities. Teams that have qualified in the Regional Round will soon be invited to the Global Round, where they will have the opportunity to advance to the prestigious Tournament of Champions, hosted by Yale University, USA.

The World Scholar’s Cup is a global academic competition that differentiates itself by providing a new approach to learning through the integration of team debates, collaborative writing, multiple-choice tests, and a multimedia quiz. The theme of this year’s edition was “Reigniting the Future,” aiming to inspire a global community of future scholars and leaders, by initiating students in the process of critical thinking and analysis, encouraging them not only to focus on their existing skills and areas of strength but to also discover and practice other new ones.

“The World Scholar’s Cup is more than a competition in academics; it’s a festival that celebrates learning and camaraderie and encourages students to explore various ideas and test their limits of intellectual and creative capabilities. We take pride in providing a platform that doesn’t just encourage excellence in academics but also fosters teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity. Events like this develop better global citizens who will find themselves well-equipped to lead and innovate.” said Ms. Niru Agarwal, Managing Trustee, Greenwood High International School

The event served as a platform to promote academic excellence while fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity among participants, providing skills and knowledge that the students could apply to solve real world challenges.

Greenwood High International School continues to strive for holistic development and allows students to excel on the global stage. Events like the World Scholar’s Cup reaffirm its commitment to academic excellence and a community of future leaders.

January 24, 2025
Friendship on Pitch; IIHMR University Hosts Bryant University

Jaipur, 20th January 2025: IIHMR University a leading health management research university in India, celebrated an extraordinary day of cross-cultural camaraderie and sporting enthusiasm as it hosted Bryant University, USA, for a friendly cricket match on its campus. The event, aptly titled “Friendship on the Pitch,” showcased the power of sports to bridge cultures and build global friendships.

The day began with a warm welcome ceremony, during which Bryant University representatives including 6 highly esteemed experts and 36 students, who were greeted with traditional garlands and hospitality, emblematic of Rajasthan’s rich cultural heritage. The event saw enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and leadership teams from both universities.

Dr. PR Sodani, President, IIHMR University, shared, “As IIHMR celebrates its 40th Foundation Year, this event added another milestone to its legacy of promoting educational and cultural exchanges on an international platform. Sports, like education, transcend boundaries and create lasting connections. This unique event not only introduced our guests to cricket but also allowed them to experience the warmth and vibrancy of Indian culture. We look forward to collaborate with Bryant University further.”

The cricket match, held as part of IIHMR University’s ongoing commitment to fostering international collaboration, brought together students and faculty from both institutions in a spirit of sportsmanship and mutual respect.

The delegation from Bryant University, was led by John F. Eriksen, Senior Director of International Graduate Outreach and Admission, accompanied by 36 students. The visiting team included distinguished faculty members and administrators such as Professor Ramesh Mohan, an expert in Economic Analytics and Visualization/Macroeconomics; Professor Leila Zbib, Assistant Professor of Finance and Fintech; Robin Warde, Director of Global Alumni, Parent, and Constituent Engagement; Andrew Kupec, Director of International Admission; and John Ruppert, Deputy Director of Athletics.

January 20, 2025