Education News – Newsletter for February 17, 2010

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Rs.40 mn spa academy comes up in Kerala
KODUNGALLUR – A Rs.40 million spa academy is all set to open in Kerala’s cultural capital Kodungallur in Trissur district to train students as spa specialists.

The SpaEd academy, the second such institute in Kerala, will open Saturday and provide a new career option to students. It is owned by Spaveda, a spa management company which …. Original article  : Rs.40 mn spa academy comes up in Kerala.

College girls spur literacy drive in Uttar Pradesh villages
LUCKNOW – Over 1,500 girls from a private college here have been busy shaping up the careers of illiterate and unemployed villagers in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Students of the Sardar Patel Mahila Mahavidyalaya (SPMM) in Barabanki district, some 35 km from Lucknow, hold literacy camps in villages, offer career guidance to youth, run programmes to generate … Read more : College girls spur literacy drive in Uttar Pradesh villages.

University at Buffalo library evacuated after report of suspicious person, possibly with gun

University at Buffalo library evacuated
AMHERST, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo evacuated a library on its suburban Amherst campus Tuesday night after campus police received a call about a suspicious person entering the building, possibly with a gun.

“All we have right now is a report of a suspicious person,” university spokesman Joe Brennan said. “No … Read more »».

Obama on education: Regardless of personal wealth, everyone can turn off TV set on weeknights

Obama: No weeknight television for Malia, Sasha
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama, who is spending billions of dollars to overhaul the U.S. public education system, says there’s one sure thing parents can do to help their kids learn, regardless of financial means: Forbid them from watching television on school nights.
Of his own daughters, Malia, …. Read the original article  : Obama on education: Regardless of personal wealth, everyone can turn off TV set on weeknights.

New legal challenge mounted to California ban on affirmative action at universities

Calif race-based admissions law challenged anew

SAN FRANCISCO – The law that bars the University of California from considering race in student admissions violates the civil rights of black, Latino and Native American students who are underrepresented at the state’s most prestigious campuses and blocked from seeking redress through the school’s governing board, a class-action lawsuit …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New legal challenge mounted to California ban on affirmative action at universities.

Texas Tech endures 6 straight losses, attendance down; now has wins over 2 top 15 teams

Texas Tech program struggling; attendance down

LUBBOCK, Texas – Gary Blair’s team had just lost to Texas Tech and he was angry.
The Texas A&M coach wasn’t upset about the game’s outcome.
“I would like to know where the Red Raider fans are,” said Blair, a Texas Tech alum. “Because this team deserves the people in the stands. … Read more »».

Sibal, Khurshid pat Jamia students for spirit of peace
NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal and Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday congratulated students from the Jamia Millia Islamia university, who returned after travelling over 440 km on cycle and spreading the message of “peace and pluralism”.

With the vision of “Dilon Ko Jodo” (join hearts), the rally started from Lord … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sibal, Khurshid pat Jamia students for spirit of peace.

Post-graduation courses in Himachal dental college recognised
SHIMLA – The central government has recognised post-graduation courses being conducted by the government dental college in the Himachal Pradesh capital, an official said here Tuesday.

“The ministry of health and family welfare has recognised the post-graduate degree courses on the recommendation of the Dental Council of India (DCI) in Himachal Pradesh Government Dental College … Read : Post-graduation courses in Himachal dental college recognised.

Common maths, science course for all schools from 2011 (Second Lead)
NEW DELHI – All school boards across India will have a common curriculum in science and mathematics for Classes 11 and 12 from the 2011 academic year to give students a level playing field and help them in competitive examinations, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal announced here Tuesday.

“Today is a historic day for all … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Common maths, science course for all schools from 2011 (Second Lead).

IIT-JEE likely to be abolished by 2013
NEW DELHI – The joint entrance examination (JEE) for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) is likely to become history from 2013 as the central government Tuesday decided to work on a common entrance test for all government engineering colleges.

“By 2013, we should have in place a common system for common admission into …. Original article  : IIT-JEE likely to be abolished by 2013.

Common science, maths course for all schools from 2011
NEW DELHI – From the 2011 academic year, all school boards across India will have a common curriculum in science and maths for Classes 11 and 12, to give students a level playing field and help them in taking competitive examinations.

This was announced Tuesday by union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal.
Today is …. Original article  : Common science, maths course for all schools from 2011.

No student to be failed in class five in Haryana
CHANDIGARH – Haryana’s Class Five students and their parents can rejoice. The state government Tuesday announced that henceforth no student will be failed in the final examination of Class Five.

Haryana’s Education Minister Geeta Bhukkal told reporters that instructions have been issued to the officials in this regard.
The Class Five examinations will be held … Original source on Gaea Times at : No student to be failed in class five in Haryana.

Fulbright-Nehru fellowships for 2011 offered
NEW DELHI – The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) Tuesday announced the opening of its Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowship opportunities for study, research and teaching in the US.

The USIEF called outstanding Indian students, academics, teachers, policy planners, administrators and professionals in all disciplines to apply. A total of 110 fellowships will be offered to Indian …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Fulbright-Nehru fellowships for 2011 offered.