Lucknow University Exam Fate Uncertain

LUCKNOW, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Lucknow University annual examination schedule has been announced by the university authorities. However, there is still no certainty that the agitating teachers will attend the examinations and perform their duties as expected. There are chances that they just may boycott the exams. The teachers involved with the university are …. Source  : Lucknow University Exam Fate Uncertain.

Kansas City, Mo., board shuttering almost half the district’s schools to avoid going broke

Mass school closures approved in Kansas City, Mo.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Facing potential bankruptcy, the board that governs the once flush-with-cash Kansas City school district is taking the unusual and contentious step of shuttering almost half its schools.
Administrators say the closures are necessary to keep the district from plowing through what little is left of … Read more : Kansas City, Mo., board shuttering almost half the district’s schools to avoid going broke.

Minneapolis Public Schools Shut Down

MINNEAPOLIS (GaeaTimes.com)- After an anonymous shooting threat was posted on the internet, the Minneapolis public schools have been shut down by the authorities. The threat was found Wednesday on two popular social networking sites, as the cops have confirmed. A Sergeant working with the Minneapolis Police named Jesse Garcia said that the miscreants who …. Source  : Minneapolis Public Schools Shut Down.

Kansas City, Mo., board votes to close nearly half the district’s schools to avoid bankruptcy

Mass school closures approved in Kansas City, Mo.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City school board narrowly approved a plan Wednesday night to close nearly half the district’s schools in a desperate bid to avoid a potential bankruptcy.
The board voted 5-4 after parents and community leaders made final pleas to spare the schools even as …. Read the original article  : Kansas City, Mo., board votes to close nearly half the district’s schools to avoid bankruptcy.

Census promoters seek to reach Hispanic families through tech-savvy youngsters

Census campaign targets tech-savvy Hispanic youth

LOS ANGELES – Groups pushing for robust Hispanic participation in the 2010 census are enlisting a new corps of foot-soldiers in their battle to reach that hard-to-count demographic: tech-savvy, smart-phone-toting young people.
The “Be Counted, Represent” campaign offers music downloads and a chance at concert tickets to cell phone users who … Original article on : Census promoters seek to reach Hispanic families through tech-savvy youngsters.

Miss. school district won’t host prom after lesbian student’s request to bring girlfriend

Miss. school prom off after lesbian’s date request

JACKSON, Miss. – A northern Mississippi school district decided Wednesday not to host a high school prom after a lesbian student demanded she be able to attend with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.
The Itawamba County school district’s policy requires that senior prom dates be of the opposite … Read more >>.

Are you smarter than a 5th-grader? New math, English standards could make it easier to tell

Math, English classes could be standardized
SEATTLE – Governors and education leaders on Wednesday proposed sweeping new school standards that could lead to students across the country using the same math and English textbooks and taking the same tests, replacing a patchwork of state and local systems in an attempt to raise …. Original article  : Are you smarter than a 5th-grader? New math, English standards could make it easier to tell.

US team to prepare, train at university near athletes’ village for 2012 London Games

US team to train at London university before games

LONDON – The U.S. Olympic team will prepare and train for the 2012 London Games at a university complex near the athletes’ village.
The University of East London announced Wednesday that about 600 U.S. athletes and 500 support staff will use its campuses, gyms and sports facilities, including … Original source on Gaea Times at : US team to prepare, train at university near athletes’ village for 2012 London Games.

Kansas City, Mo., school board faces key decision on closing schools, avoiding bankruptcy

Kansas City, Mo., school board to vote on closures

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Parents, students and community leaders were making one last bid Wednesday night to persuade Kansas City school board members not to close nearly half the district’s schools in an effort to avoid bankruptcy.
The board was expected to vote on a proposal to close …. Read the original article  : here.

Kansas City, Mo., school board to vote on closing half the beleaguered district’s schools

Kansas City school board to vote on closures

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City, Mo., school board is set to vote Wednesday night on a proposal to close half the schools in the district.
The Kansas City district is expected to overspend its $316 million budget by about $15 million this year.
With the district likely to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Are you as smart as a kindergartner? Read the proposed new national math, English standards

New national math, English standards drafted
SEATTLE – Math and English instruction in the United States moved a step closer to uniform – and more rigorous – standards Wednesday as draft new national guidelines were released.
Supporters of the project led by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers hope … Original source on Gaea Times at : Are you as smart as a kindergartner? Read the proposed new national math, English standards.

Science Applications receives Navy contract worth up to $625 million to develop software

SAIC receives Navy contract worth up to $625M

MCLEAN, Va. – Defense contractor Science Applications International Corp., or SAIC Inc., on Wednesday said it received a contract from the U.S. Navy to develop and enhance command and control software.
The contract is worth up to about $625 million. It has a three-year base period and two one-year … Read more »».

Nathaniel Brown repeats Amy Bishop: Ohio State shooting

OHIO (GaeaTimes.com) — Violence in educational institution doesn’t seem to cease. After University of Alabama, it was the turn of Ohio State University. Nathanial Brown, the accused gunned down Ohio State building-services manager Larry Wallington, before killing himself, in the campus’ maintenance building, early morning.
Nathaniel Brown, 51 was a custodial worker. He was allegedly …. Original article  : Nathaniel Brown repeats Amy Bishop: Ohio State shooting.