Tamil schools, literature not neglected in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Amidst vehement criticism by the Indian ethnic minority that Tamil schools and literature are being treated as “step-children” in Malaysia, the deputy prime minister has said these institutions are very much part of the national education system.

Describing as “wild” the allegations from some members in the Malaysian parliament, Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin …. Source article  : Tamil schools, literature not neglected in Malaysia.

‘Chinese, Tamil schools not neglected in Malaysia’

KUALA LUMPUR – Chinese and Tamil language schools are not being treated as step-children, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has said after minority ethnic groups claimed such institutions were being neglected in the country.

Describing as “wild” the allegations from some members in Dewan Rakyat (parliament), Yassin Tuesday said Chinese and Tamil schools were part … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Chinese, Tamil schools not neglected in Malaysia’.

South Dakota lawmakers reach deal on balancing state budget using spending cuts and transfers

SD lawmakers reach deal on budget, using some cuts

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota lawmakers voted mostly along party lines Tuesday to use a combination of spending cuts and one-time transfers from various accounts to balance next year’s state budget.
The Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee approved the spending plan after meeting for nearly eight hours. The Senate …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

With 100 percent placement, cheer at youngest IIM

SHILLONG – All the 63 first-batch graduates of the youngest Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Meghalaya have got job offers, with an annual average salary of around Rs.10 lakhs and the highest pay package worth a whopping Rs.34 lakhs.

The mood is upbeat and one of utter jubilation at IIM Shillong (IIM-S).
“We are indeed …. Original source  : With 100 percent placement, cheer at youngest IIM.

IUPUI to vacate wins in 6 sports after eligibility violations

NCAA orders IUPUI to vacate wins in 6 sports

INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA says it has found major infractions involving all 14 sports at IUPUI.
The NCAA said Tuesday that IUPUI allowed erroneous eligibility certification for 97 student-athletes from 2003-04 through 2006-07, demonstrating a lack of institutional control and a failure to monitor by the university.
A former …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : IUPUI to vacate wins in 6 sports after eligibility violations.

East Los Angeles math teacher who inspired ‘Stand and Deliver’ film dies

Teacher who inspired ‘Stand and Deliver’ film dies

LOS ANGELES – Jaime Escalante transformed a tough East Los Angeles high school by motivating struggling inner-city students to master advanced math, became one of America’s most famous teachers and inspired the movie “Stand and Deliver.”
He died Tuesday at age 79 after battling cancer for several years, family … Original source on Gaea Times at : East Los Angeles math teacher who inspired ‘Stand and Deliver’ film dies.

Attorney: Lesbian who sued over same-sex prom date ban can bring girlfriend to private dance

Lesbian, girlfriend OK for private Miss. prom

JACKSON, Miss. – An attorney says a lesbian student who sued a Mississippi school over its policy banning same-sex prom dates can bring her girlfriend to a privately sponsored dance.
Itawamba County school board attorney Michele Floyd said Tuesday that 18-year-old Constance McMillen can escort her girlfriend to the dance …. Source article  : Attorney: Lesbian who sued over same-sex prom date ban can bring girlfriend to private dance.

Mass. teen’s suicide raises questions about accountability for social officials in bullying

Bullying raises questions about schools’ vigilence

BOSTON – A gay teenager in New York wins $50,000 from a school district that failed to stop taunts about his sexual orientation. The Justice Department investigates complaints that administrators ignored racial bullying in a Philadelphia school.
And in Massachusetts, a 15-year-old girl hangs herself after she is mercilessly harassed for …. Read the original article  : here.

Program that pays the poor for good habits makes some strides, but has no effect on school

NYC pays poor for good conduct, with mixed results

NEW YORK – An experimental anti-poverty program that pays the poor for maintaining good habits – $25 to $150 for things such as going to the dentist, staying on the job or opening a bank account – has not exactly been life-changing.
The cash incentives funded with private [..] Read the original article: here.

Obama says students, community colleges to benefit from loan changes he signed into law

Loan changes to help students, community colleges
WASHINGTON – Bigger grants for college students who need them. Relaxed payment terms for students with loans. More money for community colleges and historically black institutions.
The law that President Barack Obama signed Tuesday could mean big changes for hard-pressed students and colleges as the government [..] Read the original article: here.

Philadelphia charter school questioned over sharing space with a nightclub

Philly charter school moonlights as a nightclub

PHILADELPHIA – Who knew a school cafeteria could be so much fun?
A space where hundreds of Philadelphia charter school students have been eating their lunches during mundane weekdays has been doubling in its off-hours as nightclub, offering dancing and drinking despite an expired liquor license.
City and school officials are …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Colleges, pro teams look to ’sports mortgages’ to finance stadium expansion in uncertain times

Colleges add stadium seats with ’sports mortgages’

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Season ticket holders know the annual lament. The cost of prime seats keeps rising, even if the team is lousy.
Now, combine that frustration with cash-strapped college athletics departments, struggling to upgrade aging stadiums, and you’ve got the latest innovation in marketing for big-time athletics – the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Colleges, pro teams look to ’sports mortgages’ to finance stadium expansion in uncertain times.

University of Wyoming cancels William Ayers speech after slew of criticism

University of Wyo. cancels William Ayers speech
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The University of Wyoming has canceled a speech by former 1960s radical William Ayers after it raised hundreds of objections from citizens and politicians over the man who became an issue in the 2008 presidential campaign.
In a statement released by …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : University of Wyoming cancels William Ayers speech after slew of criticism.

After 9 charged in bullied Mass. girl’s suicide, schools face tough questions on prevention

School staffs face tough questions on bullying

BOSTON – An anti-bullying expert says a school attended by a harassed freshman who committed suicide didn’t follow through on all her recommendations.
Barbara Coloroso told The Associated Press on Tuesday that schools need procedures to protect victims and punish perpetrators, and programs to prevent further problems.
She says that South … Original article on : After 9 charged in bullied Mass. girl’s suicide, schools face tough questions on prevention.

British envoy shows interest in Haryana’s education city

CHANDIGARH – British High Commissioner Richard Stagg Tuesday expressed keen interest in Haryana’s Rajiv Gandhi Education City (RGEC), coming up at Kundli town in Sonepat district.

“Education has become a global activity. We are enthusiastic about Haryana’s education city and even the vice-chancellor of the Oxford University is also keen to see it and to know … Read more »»».

Philadelphia charter school questioned on shared space with nightclub, spending practices

Philly charter school questioned on club, spending

PHILADELPHIA – Charter school by day, social club by night.
Authorities say that’s what it was like at a building housing the Harambee (ha-RAHM’-bay) Institute of Science and Technology Charter School in Philadelphia.
When school wasn’t in session, the space became a nightspot known as Club Damani. Authorities say the club … Read more >>>.

IIM-Ahmedabad again raises fees for post-graduate course

GANDHINAGAR – The Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has raised the fees for the post-graduate programme in management for the third year in a row, an official said Tuesday.

For the students joining the June 2010-12 batch for the two-year course, the fees structure will be Rs.13.70 lakh payable in two parts – Rs.6.6 … Read more »»».

Obama signs law that wraps up health care bill, overhauls federal loan program

Obama signs law; finalizs health care, loan remake
WASHINGTON – Finalizing two major pieces of his agenda, President Barack Obama on Tuesday sealed his health care overhaul and made the government the primary lender to students by cutting banks out of the process.
Both domestic priorities …. Original article  : Obama signs law that wraps up health care bill, overhauls federal loan program.

Consultant to Mass. school where 9 are charged in bullying didn’t use all her advice

Bullying expert: Mass. school didn’t use advice

BOSTON – An anti-bullying expert says a school attended by a harassed freshman who committed suicide didn’t follow through on all her recommendations.
Barbara Coloroso told CBS’ “The Early Show” on Tuesday that schools need procedures to protect victims and punish perpetrators, and programs to prevent further problems.
She says South …. Original article  : Consultant to Mass. school where 9 are charged in bullying didn’t use all her advice.

‘1.2 mn teachers needed to implement right to education’

NEW DELHI – Save the Children, a child rights NGO, said Tuesday that India faces a shortfall of at least 1.2 million trained teachers for implementing the Right to Education Act which will be notified across the nation Thursday.

“There are many critical challenges that lie ahead which may make the claim of fundamental right to … Original article on : ‘1.2 mn teachers needed to implement right to education’.