Once a model of diverse classrooms, NC returns to an era of racially separate schools

Once a leader in school diversity, NC retrenches

RALEIGH, N.C. – When North Carolina’s Wake County decided to do away with race-based busing to desegregate schools, local officials came up with a novel solution to maintain balance.
The new method of assigning students by their socio-economic background rather than race helped to keep campuses integrated. Adopted in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Once a model of diverse classrooms, NC returns to an era of racially separate schools.

Samosas, sandwiches, Shane Warne at Indian picnic in Australia

MELBOURNE – Spin bowler Shane Warne was mobbed by members of the Indian community Tuesday during an informal interaction at parliament house in the backdrop of the violence against Indian students here.

The food included samosas, sandwiches and curries. And the Indians were happy to interact with Shane Warne by taking his autograph, talking to him …. Source article  : Samosas, sandwiches, Shane Warne at Indian picnic in Australia.

Donations sought to pay medical bills for cancer-stricken ‘Stand and Deliver’ teacher

Funds sought for ill ‘Stand and Deliver’ teacher

LOS ANGELES – Cast members of the 1988 movie “Stand and Deliver” are appealing for donations to help the movie’s real-life subject, an East Los Angeles high school teacher, pay his medical bills.
Jaime Escalante (HEYE’-may es-kuh-LAHN’-tay) is battling cancer, and his family has run out of money to …. Source article  : Donations sought to pay medical bills for cancer-stricken ‘Stand and Deliver’ teacher.

2 Air Force units overseeing nuclear missiles in Montana fail inspection

Air Force nuclear units fail inspection in Montana

HELENA, Mont. – Air Force officials say two units responsible for the 150 nuclear missiles in Montana have failed recent inspections.
Military officials say there is no threat to the public and that the units at Malmstrom Air Force Base are still performing their missions while correcting the problems.
The … Read : 2 Air Force units overseeing nuclear missiles in Montana fail inspection.

Rally outside Capitol in Sacramento comes several days before planned national demonstration

UC students protest budget cuts, fee hikes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – University of California students from around the state have traveled to the state capital to protest steep fee hikes and cuts to higher education funding.
More than 150 students gathered Monday outside the Capitol in Sacramento, waving signs and urging lawmakers to take action against rising fees.
The … Read more : Rally outside Capitol in Sacramento comes several days before planned national demonstration.

Syracuse No. 1 for first time in 20 years, former No. 1 Texas out of Top 25

Syracuse No. 1 for first time in 20 years
Syracuse took quite a route to its first No. 1 ranking in 20 years.

The Orange weren’t in the preseason Top 25 and, just days after it was released with them in “Others Receiving Votes,” they were beaten by Division II LeMoyne in an exhibition game.
But they were … Original article on : Syracuse No. 1 for first time in 20 years, former No. 1 Texas out of Top 25.

Obama cites RI school firings as proof of need for accountability in school performance

Obama cites RI school firings in education speech
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – President Barack Obama says a Rhode Island school that recently fired all its educators is an example of how there needs to be accountability.
He made the comments Monday in Washington at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He called for “accountability” if … Read more >>.

Obama takes on high school dropout crisis, proposing $900 M in return for drastic changes

Obama seeks money, interventions to stem dropouts
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Monday addressed the nation’s school dropout epidemic, proposing $900 million to states and school districts that agree to drastically change or even shutter their worst performing schools.
Obama’s move comes as many schools continue to struggle to get children to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hands crippled by polio, girl writes exam with pen in mouth

KOLKATA – Nasima Khatun, 16, cannot hold a pen in her hands and write. A polio attack when she was five has left her hands crippled. But she has appeared for the Class 10 board exams in West Bengal and wrote the papers holding the pen in her mouth.

“Crippled hands and penury could not … Read more : Hands crippled by polio, girl writes exam with pen in mouth.

Obama to announce steps Monday to reduce school dropout rate

Obama focuses on school dropouts
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama took aim Monday at the nation’s school dropout epidemic, proposing $900 million to states and education districts that agree to drastically change or even shutter their worst performing schools.
Obama’s move comes as many schools continue to struggle to get children … Read : Obama to announce steps Monday to reduce school dropout rate.