Schools superintendent in rural Montana accidentally fires black powder gun during class

Superintendent accidentally fires gun during class

BILLINGS, Mont. – The superintendent of a rural Montana school district says he was showing students his black powder muzzleloader when he accidentally fired the weapon into a classroom wall during a history lesson.
Dwain Haggard, who used to be a Civil War re-enactor, was showing the gun to five students … Original article on : Schools superintendent in rural Montana accidentally fires black powder gun during class.

Obama’s ed dept. to review whether students have equal access, opportunity in nation’s schools

Ed chief: Agency to review equal access at schools

SELMA, Ala. – Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Monday the federal government will become more vigilant to make sure students have equal access and opportunity to everything ranging from college prep classes to science and engineering programs.
“We are going to reinvigorate civil rights enforcement,” Duncan said on …. Read the original article  : Obama’s ed dept. to review whether students have equal access, opportunity in nation’s schools.

Education Secretary: Obama administration to increase civil rights enforcement in US schools

Obama to boost civil rights enforcement in schools

SELMA, Ala. – The Obama administration plans to toughen civil rights enforcement in the nation’s schools with a broad review touching on everything from academics to discipline.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the initiative Monday during a speech in Selma, Ala., where he helped commemorate the 45th anniversary of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Education Secretary: Obama administration to increase civil rights enforcement in US schools.

Michigan AD Brandon tells AP Rodriguez’s job is safe as NCAA allegations loom over his program

Michigan AD reiterates Rodriguez’s job is safe now

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Dave Brandon joked there’s no place to hide in his new office – a second-story, window-filled space on the corner of a busy intersection near campus.
He likes it that way.
“I’m really exited to be here,” Brandon said in an interview with The Associated Press.
Brandon …. Source  : Michigan AD Brandon tells AP Rodriguez’s job is safe as NCAA allegations loom over his program.

US troops who have died while serving in Iraq and Kuwait

US troops killed in Iraq and Kuwait
Army Capt. Marcus R. Alford

Marcus Alford always wanted to fly helicopters and proudly wore his Junior ROTC uniform every Thursday, his chest covered with all the decorations he’d earned as battalion commander.
Friends and family remembered the military pilot as someone who could raise their spirits with a smile.
“He could … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US troops who have died while serving in Iraq and Kuwait.

Kansas returns to No. 1 in AP poll after a week away; Syracuse drops from No. 1 to No. 3

Kansas back on top of AP basketball poll
Kansas is back at No. 1.

After a week out of the top spot in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, the Jayhawks replaced Syracuse and were a near unanimous choice Monday.
They received 63 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel. It marks their 14th week at No. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US Education Secretary Duncan to visit 2nd Ala. school after black lawmaker’s complaint

US education secretary to visit 2nd Ala. school

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan has decided to visit a second Montgomery school after a complaint by a veteran black legislator.
Officials with Duncan’s office in Washington confirmed that Monday’s visit to Montgomery would include a stop at King Elementary.
Democratic Rep. Alvin Holmes of Montgomery had [..] Read the original article: here.

Deemed Universities On Government Probe

NEW DELHI (GaeaTimes.com)- The Center has been asked to put online all the recommendations it had made by the Tandon Committee regarding its move to de-recognize a huge number of deemed universities in India. The order has come from the Supreme Court of India. The Center has also been asked to put on the internet … Read : Deemed Universities On Government Probe.

On college campusus, debate erupts over using sophisticated gadgets to improve learning

At universities, is better learning a click away?

BOULDER, Colo. – The students in Michael Dubson’s physics class at the University of Colorado fell silent as a multiple choice question flashed on a screen, sending them scrambling for small white devices on their desks.
Within seconds, a monitor on Dubson’s desk told him that 92 percent of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.