Administration official: Obama wants a former Army senior intelligence officer to lead TSA

Obama wants former top Army intel officer at TSA
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama plans to appoint a former senior Army official with a career in intelligence to lead the Transportation Security Administration.
The president is expected to announce his choice, retired Gen. Robert Harding, on Monday, according to an administration official who spoke on …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Former student, 20, found dead at Carnegie Mellon fraternity house after birthday celebration

Man, 20, found dead at Carnegie Mellon frat house

PITTSBURGH – A former student who had been celebrating a friend’s birthday by drinking and socializing was found dead Sunday in a Carnegie Mellon University fraternity house, police said.
Twenty-year-old Matthew Tembo “likely drank too much” while celebrating Saturday night, police Detective Christine Williams said. Tembo’s body was …. Original source  : Former student, 20, found dead at Carnegie Mellon fraternity house after birthday celebration.

Federal Education Department to step up civil rights enforcement in nation’s schools

Ed officials to step up civil rights enforcement

The federal Department of Education plans to intensify its civil rights enforcement efforts in schools around the country, including a deeper look at issues ranging from programs for immigrant students learning English to equal access to a college preparatory courses.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan plans to outline the department’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : Federal Education Department to step up civil rights enforcement in nation’s schools.

Administration official: Obama to nominate former Army intelligence officer to lead TSA

Obama picks former Army intel officer to lead TSA
WASHINGTON – An Obama administration official says the president plans to nominate a former top Army intelligence official to lead the Transportation Security Administration.
The administration official says President Barack Obama has chosen retired General Robert Harding to lead the federal agency charged with keeping terrorists …. Source  : Administration official: Obama to nominate former Army intelligence officer to lead TSA.

Man, 22, found dead at Carnegie Mellon University fraternity house after birthday celebration

Man, 22, found dead at Carnegie Mellon frat house

PITTSBURGH – A former student who had been celebrating a friend’s birthday by drinking and socializing was found dead Sunday in a Carnegie Mellon University fraternity house, police said.
The 22-year-old man “likely drank too much” while celebrating Saturday night, police Detective Christine Williams said.
The man, whose identity … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Man, 22, found dead at Carnegie Mellon University fraternity house after birthday celebration.

Horner returns from injury, leads NC State past Boston College 66-54 in season finale

Horner leads NC State past Boston College 66-54

RALEIGH, N.C. – Dennis Horner scored 11 of his 14 points during the decisive second-half run to help North Carolina State rally past Boston College 66-54 on Sunday.
Tracy Smith scored 19 points to lead the Wolfpack (17-14, 5-11 Atlantic Coast Conference), who used a 19-5 run to rally … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Horner returns from injury, leads NC State past Boston College 66-54 in season finale.

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.

CCS University Results 2009 Declared

MEERUT, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Chaudhary Charan Singh University, which was formerly known as the Meerut University is one of the renowned educational institutions of the state and every year hundreds of students come to this college with the dreams of a bright future. Students who had appeared in different examinations of the CCS University in … Original article on : CCS University Results 2009 Declared.

AP-GfK Poll: Americans detest Congress, sticking by Obama in tough times ahead of elections

AP-GfK Poll: Obama more popular than Congress
WASHINGTON – Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back President Barack Obama, a bright spot for a Democratic Party counting on its leader to help stave off …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Texas ed board set for 1st vote since primary made lame ducks of some social conservatives

Texas ed board set to take 1st vote since primary

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas’ state education board, rocked by primary elections that may push the influential panel’s far-right leanings toward the center, is set to take its first vote on a new social studies curriculum that could reverberate in classrooms nationwide.
The board – long led by …. Read the original article  : Texas ed board set for 1st vote since primary made lame ducks of some social conservatives.

Report: Governors, state school leaders team up on new academic standards

Report: States team up on new academic standards
WASHINGTON – Governors and state education leaders are proposing a new set of standards to define what should be taught in the nation’s public schools, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.
The new benchmarks, to be announced Wednesday, are meant to replace standards that vary widely from state …. Original source  : Report: Governors, state school leaders team up on new academic standards.

Notre Dame AD says conference expansion could force Irish to give up football independence

Swarbrick: Expansion could force ND into move

NEW YORK – Notre Dame wants to remain independent in football, but that might not matter if the Big Ten and Pac-10 decide to expand and create sweeping changes to major college sports.
“Our preference is clear,” Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said Tuesday. “I believe we’re at a … Read more >>.

Teacher accidentally backs SUV through window into Mich. school, injuring 6 preschool students

Teacher backs SUV into Mich. preschool classroom

FRANKLIN, Mich. – A teacher trying to park her SUV Tuesday backed through a large window and into a classroom at the suburban Detroit school where she taught, slightly injuring several preschool students, authorities said.
The teacher was trying to park her Jeep outside Huda School & Montessori, a private … Read more : Teacher accidentally backs SUV through window into Mich. school, injuring 6 preschool students.

Archbishop defends decision by Colo. Catholic school to drop students with lesbian parents

Archbishop defends decision on lesbians’ children

DENVER – The archbishop of Denver on Tuesday defended a decision by a Catholic school not to allow two children to continue as students because their parents are a lesbian couple.
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said it was a “painful situation,” but the decision by Sacred Heart of Jesus parish school … Read more : Archbishop defends decision by Colo. Catholic school to drop students with lesbian parents.

First lady to deliver commencement addresses at 2 colleges, 1 high school this spring

First lady to deliver 3 commencement addresses

WASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama will be the featured graduation speaker at three commencement ceremonies this spring.
Mrs. Obama will speak to graduates at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on May 8. The White House says the university was the only state-supported institution of higher education for … Read more »»».

Vehicle accidentally backs through window into Michigan school, injuring preschool students

Vehicle backs into Mich. school; students injured

FRANKLIN, Mich. – An official says a vehicle backed through a large window at a suburban Detroit school and into a classroom. More than a dozen young students were injured but none seriously.
Village of Franklin Administrator Jon Stoppels says the vehicle was driven by an employee of Huda School …. Source  : Vehicle accidentally backs through window into Michigan school, injuring preschool students.

Peru withdraws fraud, conspiracy claims against Yale in lawsuit over Machu Picchu artifacts

Peru lifts some Machu Picchu claims against Yale

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Peru has voluntarily agreed to withdraw fraud and conspiracy allegations it made against Yale University in a lawsuit seeking the return of Inca artifacts removed from Machu Picchu nearly a century ago.
The South American nation recently filed papers in federal court dismissing six of …. Source article  : Peru withdraws fraud, conspiracy claims against Yale in lawsuit over Machu Picchu artifacts.

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.

Constance McMillen’s Prom Plan Grounded!

MISSISSIPPI (GaeaTimes.com)- The incidents of students running into conflict with school and college authorities over orientation related issues is nothing new in USA. In a similar incident that has made the Gay and Lesbian support groups upset, a school board based in Mississippi has canceled a high school prom as one of the girl …. Read the original article  : here.

Himachal varsity to reserve additional seat for girls

SHIMLA – The Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) has decided to create an extra seat and reserve it for girls who are the single child of their parents in graduate and postgraduate professional courses, an official statement said Friday.

“We have decided to reserve one supernumerary seat for single girl child in postgraduate and undergraduate professional courses … Read : Himachal varsity to reserve additional seat for girls.

Cross out after 2 seasons in Toledo, Rockets finished with school’s worst record at 4-28

Toledo’s Cross resigns after school’s worst season

TOLEDO, Ohio – Gene Cross has resigned as Toledo’s men’s basketball coach following the worst season in school history.
The Rockets finished 4-28 overall and 1-15 in the Mid-American Conference this season.
Cross spent just two seasons at Toledo and had an overall record of 11-53 and a 6-26 conference mark.
The … Read more : Cross out after 2 seasons in Toledo, Rockets finished with school’s worst record at 4-28.

Kansas City district says school closing plan will be in place by fall, but offer few details

Few details about ambitious KC school closing plan

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City school officials promised Thursday to shut down nearly half the district’s schools by the start of classes in the fall without offering details of how they intend to implement the complicated plan in just a matter of months.
The drastic project also calls …. Source article  : Kansas City district says school closing plan will be in place by fall, but offer few details.

Lesbian teen sues to force Miss. district to hold prom; returns to school to face classmates

Lesbian teen in prom flap sues, returns to school

JACKSON, Miss. – Constance McMillen didn’t believe her Mississippi school district would really call off her senior prom rather than allow her to show up with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo. On Thursday, a day after the Itawamba County school board did just that, the 18-year-old … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lesbian teen sues to force Miss. district to hold prom; returns to school to face classmates.

Police helicopter makes emergency landing in DC; school evacuated

DC school evacuated for police helicopter landing

WASHINGTON – A helicopter from a suburban Washington police department made an emergency landing near a District of Columbia school, forcing its evacuation.
D.C. fire department spokesman Pete Piringer says the flight crew is being evaluated for injuries after the landing Thursday in a football field in Washington.
Piringer says the … Read more >>.

Lesbian teen sues Miss. school district to reinstate prom and bring girlfriend as date

Lesbian teen sues Miss. school over prom flap

JACKSON, Miss. – The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi is suing to force a school district to host a prom it canceled after a lesbian student asked to bring her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.
The federal lawsuit was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Oxford on …. Read the original article  : here.

Obama gives away $1.4 million in Nobel prize money to charities

Obama gives away $1.4M Nobel prize
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama plans to donate the $1.4 milllion from his Nobel Peace Prize to helping students, veterans’ families and survivors of Haiti’s earthquake, among others, drawing attention to organizations he said “do extraordinary work.”
Obama is giving a total of $750,000 to six groups that help …. Original source  : Obama gives away $1.4 million in Nobel prize money to charities.

Scalpel, stethoscope, Tolstoy: Doctors embrace literature as tool to connect with patients

Book clubs for doctors show human side of medicine

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Doctors, nurses and other health care workers are tapping into their inner Tolstoys to better connect with patients.
With increasing regularity, they’re meeting in monthly book clubs to discuss medical-themed literature. Humanities courses are now required in many medical schools.
“The humanities can remind them that … Read more »»».

Vatican, Italian bishops slam Rome school’s move to install condom-vending machines

Vatican criticizes condom machines in Rome school

ROME – The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church charging the move will encourage young people to have sex and Rome’s mayor saying it sends the wrong message.
But the Keplero high school vowed …. Read the original article  : Vatican, Italian bishops slam Rome school’s move to install condom-vending machines.

Zeglinski helps Virginia snap monthlong skid, beat Boston College 68-62 in ACC 1st round

Virginia beats Boston College 68-62 in ACCs

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Sammy Zeglinski scored 16 of his season-high 21 points in the first half to help Virginia beat Boston College 68-62 on Thursday in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Mike Scott had 11 points and 13 rebounds for the ninth-seeded Cavaliers (15-15), who won …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Zeglinski helps Virginia snap monthlong skid, beat Boston College 68-62 in ACC 1st round.

Lesbian teen faces classmates after Miss. district halts prom over request to bring girlfriend

Lesbian teen back at Miss. school after prom flap

JACKSON, Miss. – An 18-year-old Mississippi lesbian student whose school district canceled her senior prom rather than allow her to escort her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo said she got some unfriendly looks from classmates when she reluctantly returned to campus Thursday.
Constance McMillen said she didn’t want … Read more >>.

Mediator to lead talks between union, administration of RI school that fired all its teachers

Mediator to lead talks over firing of RI teachers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The head of a troubled Rhode Island school that fired all its teachers has agreed to use a mediator in upcoming negotiations with the teachers’ union.
The announcement came Thursday during a meeting that included Central Falls School Superintendent Frances Gallo and the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Mediator to lead talks between union, administration of RI school that fired all its teachers.

Kansas City superintendent plans to close half the schools before classes begin in the fall

Massive school closures in KC to be done by fall

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City school officials promised Thursday to shut down nearly half the district’s schools by the start of classes in the fall without offering details of how they intend to implement the complicated plan in just a matter of months.
The drastic project … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kansas City superintendent plans to close half the schools before classes begin in the fall.

DoD to resume paying education grants to military spouses enrolled before program shut down

DoD to resume education grants to military spouses

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Facing a phalanx of angry military spouses, the Defense Department said Thursday it will resume payments for college courses and job training for spouses who had already applied for grants when the popular program was abruptly halted last month.
The official in charge of the year-old …. Original source  : DoD to resume paying education grants to military spouses enrolled before program shut down.

Union, school officials meet over future of troubled RI school where all teachers were fired

Talks continue over future of troubled RI school

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Talks have started over the future of a troubled Rhode Island high school where all the teachers were fired to improve student performance.
The closed-door meeting Thursday marks the first major discussions since the Central Falls school board voted last month to fire more than 90 …. Source article  : Union, school officials meet over future of troubled RI school where all teachers were fired.

Like nowhere else, words flowed from Twain’s pen in a haven high above Elmira, NY

Rustic NY stirred Twain’s Mississippi memories

ELMIRA, N.Y. – Huckleberry Finn sprang to life in a swirl of cheap cigar smoke at Mark Twain’s cozy hilltop cabin in upstate New York far from the Mississippi River.
On the centenary of the author’s death, Twainiacs will swarm Hannibal, Mo., the river town of his boyhood that inspired a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Like nowhere else, words flowed from Twain’s pen in a haven high above Elmira, NY.

Kansas City superintendent says closing half its schools is painful but ‘right thing to do’

KC superintendent says school closings are painful

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City School Superintendent John Covington says the decision to close almost half the district’s schools was difficult and painful but “unquestionably the right thing to do.”
The Kansas City school board voted 5-4 Wednesday night to close 29 of the district’s 61 schools in an …. Original source  : Kansas City superintendent says closing half its schools is painful but ‘right thing to do’.

Miss. school drops prom after lesbian student asks to bring date; student calls it retaliation

Miss. school prom off after lesbian’s date request

JACKSON, Miss. – A northern Mississippi school district will not be hosting a high school prom this spring after a lesbian student sought to attend with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.
The Itawamba County school district’s board decided Wednesday to drop the prom because of what it called …. Source  : Miss. school drops prom after lesbian student asks to bring date; student calls it retaliation.

School webcam spying case involving suburban Philadelphia teen could be headed for settlement

Pa. school webcam spying suit could be settled

PHILADELPHIA – A suburban Philadelphia family’s webcam-spying lawsuit against a high school could be heading for a settlement.
Lawyers for Lower Merion School District and the family of 15-year-old Blake Robbins agreed to a one-month delay in the case while experts determine how many times employees activated cameras on …. Source  : School webcam spying case involving suburban Philadelphia teen could be headed for settlement.

Board exam jitters: Youth helpline rings non-stop

NEW DELHI – Students so depressed that they want to commit suicide, hapless teachers at a loss to comfort pupils, harried parents…Calls have been pouring in at the Delhi government’s Yuva counselling helpline for the past month thanks to the Class 10 and 12 board exams.

“There has been a sharp rise in the number of …. Source article  : Board exam jitters: Youth helpline rings non-stop.

Principal at heart of ‘intifada’ uproar wins discrimination ruling against NYC Ed Dept.

EEOC: NYC wronged Arabic-language principal

NEW YORK – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has ruled that the New York City Education Department discriminated against the founding principal of an Arabic-language school who lost her job after she made controversial remarks about the word “intifada.”
Debbie Almontaser’s supporters released a copy of the ruling on Friday. In it, …. Source  : Principal at heart of ‘intifada’ uproar wins discrimination ruling against NYC Ed Dept..

Leach testifies for 5 hours in slander lawsuit against Texas Tech, attorney predicts trial

Mike Leach testifies in lawsuit vs Texas Tech

LUBBOCK, Texas – Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach spent more than five hours behind closed doors Friday, testifying under oath as part of his lawsuit against the school for firing him amid allegations he mistreated a player suffering from a concussion.
After completing his deposition, Leach gave a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Leach testifies for 5 hours in slander lawsuit against Texas Tech, attorney predicts trial.

Health care plan could also help resurrect college aid plan

Democrats look to resurrect college aid plan
WASHINGTON – Congressional Democrats want a stalled overhaul of college aid programs to get strapped onto a fast-track health care bill, giving both Obama administration priorities a better chance of passage.
The student loan measure would be the biggest change in college assistance programs since Congress created them …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Health care plan could also help resurrect college aid plan.

Thousands protest against France education reforms

PARIS – Thousands of students and teachers took to the streets here Friday to protest against French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s education reforms, Xinhua reported.

Demonstrations were also held in major cities like Strasbourg, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse and Nice after eight major teachers’ unions called for a countrywide protest.
Police said about 1,000 people participated in the …. Source  : Thousands protest against France education reforms.

Texas ed board adopts new social studies standards that reflect ultra-conservatives’ influence

Texas ed board vote reflects far-right influences

AUSTIN, Texas – A far-right faction of the Texas State Board of Education succeeded Friday in injecting conservative ideals into social studies, history and economics lessons that will be taught to millions of students for the next decade.
Teachers in Texas will be required to cover the Judeo-Christian influences of …. Source article  : Texas ed board adopts new social studies standards that reflect ultra-conservatives’ influence.

Pelosi says it won’t be long before health care bill passes; Dems add student loans to package

Dems seek agreement, quick vote on health care
WASHINGTON – Under White House pressure to act swiftly, House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Obama’s health care bill, sweetened suddenly by fresh billions for student aid and a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pelosi says it won’t be long before health care bill passes; Dems add student loans to package.

West Bengal, Orissa majorly slip in building new schools

NEW DELHI – Only 7,116 new schools were set up across India in 2009-10, meeting only half of the target set for constructing new school buildings under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). Among the worst performers were West Bengal and Orissa, the government said Friday.

The human resource development ministry informed the Lok Sabha that …. Read the original article  : West Bengal, Orissa majorly slip in building new schools.

Mike Leach deposition begins in his lawsuit over firing as Texas Tech football coach

Leach deposition begins in lawsuit vs Texas Tech

LUBBOCK, Texas – Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach began giving sworn testimony Friday in the lawsuit he filed against the school after he was fired for allegedly mistreating a receiver suffering from the effects of a concussion.
Leach, dressed in khaki pants and a dark sports coat, arrived … Original article on : Mike Leach deposition begins in his lawsuit over firing as Texas Tech football coach.

Karnataka legislators differ over Premji varsity bill

BANGALORE – Law makers in Karnataka Friday fought in the state assembly over the passage of the Azim Premji University Bill, as the opposition parties wanted a joint house panel to study some of its provisions.

The bill was, however, passed by a voice vote amid vociferous protests from opposition members. It paved the way for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Karnataka legislators differ over Premji varsity bill.

No more class 8 board exams in Himachal

SHIMLA – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Friday said there will be no board examinations for class 8 from the next academic session.

“The government has decided that the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBSE) would not conduct the class VIII examination from the year 2011. This will reduce the stress in the …. Original source  : No more class 8 board exams in Himachal.

Training in S.Africa for Southern Sudanese as region prepares for independence referendum

S.African school trains Southern Sudanese
JOHANNESBURG – A South African university is training Southern Sudan government leaders in international law, security and other affairs of state as the region prepares for a 2011 independence referendum, university officials said.

The first 16 Southern Sudanese arrive Sunday to begin a two-month course specially designed for Southern Sudan, J.P. Roodt, …. Source  : Training in S.Africa for Southern Sudanese as region prepares for independence referendum.

No Bengali in Jharkhand exams leaves students in lurch

RANCHI – Problems being faced by thousands of Bengali students who are not being allowed to take their secondary and higher secondary examinations in the Bengali language was raised in the state assembly Friday.

The examinations began in the last week of February, but the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) is not conducting them in Bengali this … Read this article on Gaea Times at : No Bengali in Jharkhand exams leaves students in lurch.

Bharathidasan University Results Declared

TIRUCHIRAPALLI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Bharathidasan University results have been declared and students who had appeared in the examination in the year 2009-2010 can check their marks. It has been reported that the results for the postgraduate as well as the undergraduate programs have been declared by the university and so students should be careful while checking …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bharathidasan University Results Declared.

Over 350 job offers for IIM-Lucknow students

LUCKNOW – The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) Friday completed its final placements with a total of 370 job offers for 315 students, the largest ever graduating batch to be placed across all IIMs.

The batch includes students of the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and Agro Business Management (ABM), Gaurav Dixit of the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Over 350 job offers for IIM-Lucknow students.

Rakesh Mohan joins Yale faculty

WASHINGTON – Former Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Rakesh Mohan has been appointed professor in the Practice of International Economics and Finance in the Yale School of Management from July 1.

The eminent economist will also serve as Senior Fellow in the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs at Yale University, Richard C. Levin, president of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rakesh Mohan joins Yale faculty.

Mississippi school sued after it calls off senior prom rather than let lesbian couple attend

Lesbian teen sues to force school to hold prom

JACKSON, Miss. – A lesbian student who wanted to take her girlfriend to her senior prom is asking a federal judge to force her Mississippi school district to reinstate the dance it canceled
The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi on Thursday filed a lawsuit in U.S. District … Read more : Mississippi school sued after it calls off senior prom rather than let lesbian couple attend.

Obama’s overhaul of education law to focus on getting students ready for college

Obama promise: Focus on getting kids to college
ATLANTA – President Barack Obama is promising parents and their kids that with his administration’s help they will have better teachers in improved schools so U.S. students can make up for academic ground lost against youngsters in other countries.
A plan to overhaul the 2002 education law … Original source on Gaea Times at : Obama’s overhaul of education law to focus on getting students ready for college.

Leach in room as James gives sworn testimony in ex-coach’s lawsuit against Texas Tech

Leach faces James in Texas Tech lawsuit deposition

LUBBOCK, Texas – Mike Leach sat across from his accuser Saturday as Craig James gave sworn testimony in the former coach’s lawsuit against Texas Tech.
James, whose complaint of mistreatment of his son led to Leach’s firing, declined to comment as he walked into the university’s administration building before … Read more »»».

Obama promises better prepared teachers, improved schools so kids can achieve full potential

Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids
ATLANTA – President Barack Obama is promising parents and their kids that with his administration’s help they will have better teachers in improved schools so U.S. students can make up for academic ground lost against youngsters in other countries.
A plan …. Original article  : Obama promises better prepared teachers, improved schools so kids can achieve full potential.

Sibal cuts short Hyderabad visit after being heckled

HYDERABAD – Pro-Telangana students Saturday heckled union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal at the Hyderabad Central University, prompting the leader to cut short his visit to the city and return to New Delhi.

The pro-Telangana students stopped the minister when he arrived at the university to address the vice-chancellors’ meet. They raised slogans of “Jai … Read more »»».

Obama to outline overhaul of federal education law, prepares to link tax dollars with progress

Obama prepares education overhaul
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Saturday promised to rewrite the nation’s sweeping and controversial education law known as No Child Left Behind with a plan to prepare students for life after high school and to place better teachers at the blackboards.
Obama said he would send …. Source article  : Obama to outline overhaul of federal education law, prepares to link tax dollars with progress.

Gujarat Talati Exam Results 2010 : Gujarat Talati Revenue

AHMEDABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Gujarat Talati examination results have been announced today. The GSWAN, Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal has declared the “Talati Exam Results 2010” in its official website.
In this course, I want to mention that GSWAN, Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal is involved in organizing examinations for government jobs in Gujarat.
Previously, Gujarat … Original source on Gaea Times at : Gujarat Talati Exam Results 2010 : Gujarat Talati Revenue.

Notices to colleges for not adhering to disability quota

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday issued notices to eight colleges run by the central government for not implementing the disability quota for teachers despite directions.

A division bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Ajit Bharihoke asked the colleges to file their reply by April 16 and state why their orders were not …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal(GSWAN) Recruitment Results 2010 Announced

AHMEDABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — In the midst of economic downfall, craze for government job has increased. The examination for government job in Gujarat is run by Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Manda. Today GSWAN results 2010 have been declared. The candidates, aspiring a secured career in government jobs have appeared in Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal(GSWAN) Recruitment Results 2010 Announced.