India opening excites some US varsities, others cautious

WASHINGTON – American universities are excited by prospects of expanding their presence in India’s growing education market but some prestigious Ivy league institutions like Yale University don’t expect to open a campus in the country any time soon.

Vivek Wadhwa, an Indian American entrepreneur turned academic, associated with Duke, Harvard and Berkeley, all with strong interest …. Read the original article  : India opening excites some US varsities, others cautious.

Indian fellowship, teachers spread education in Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA – Indian fellowships and teachers are playing a major role in spreading education in Africa’s second most populous nation.

With fellowships under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme, popularly known as ITEC, “steadily increasing”, a record number of 90 fellowships were given to Ethiopians last year.
The 45th anniversary of the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Indian fellowship, teachers spread education in Ethiopia.

Private schools in Chandigarh under scanner for flouting rules

CHANDIGARH – Private schools of this union territory (UT) are up in arms against the Chandigarh administration over the surprise inspections being conducted of their premises. But the education department says it is determined to crack down on private schools that “function like business units”.

Based on its surprise checks, the UT administration is sending recommendations …. Read the original article  : here.

IGNOU plans ICT education cluster for five countries

NEW DELHI – The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is planning to start an Information Communication Technology (ICT) cluster in five South Asian countries for capacity building in education sector.

The varsity, has already given a presentation outlining the details of the plan to parliamentarians of Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka at … Read more : IGNOU plans ICT education cluster for five countries.

With hope and a telescope, Palestinian space scientist hopes to inspire young Gaza stargazers

Hope and a telescope enthrall Gaza stargazers

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip – Suleiman Baraka’s journey could be measured in light years: the eldest of 14 children of a butcher, he rose from humble beginnings in violence-wracked Gaza to become an astrophysicist, space weather expert and researcher for NASA, the U.S. space agency.
Now, at 45, he is …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : With hope and a telescope, Palestinian space scientist hopes to inspire young Gaza stargazers.

Los Angeles school district, teachers union agree to shorten school year by 5 days

Los Angeles school year shortened in teachers deal

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles teachers union says it has reached a deal with the school district that would shorten the school year by at least five days, as officials cope with a $640 million budget deficit.
United Teachers Los Angeles spokeswoman Marla Eby says under the agreement …. Original source  : Los Angeles school district, teachers union agree to shorten school year by 5 days.

Struggling families increasingly seek help paying for school meals amid blistering recession

Struggling families depend more on school lunches

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For a couple tight weeks after taking in her sixth-grade stepson, Lisa Lewis fretted about how to pay for his school lunches.
Unable to find a full-time job, the 37-year-old works part-time at a Kansas City, Kan., daycare, earning minimum wage. On that money alone, she …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Obama: Student loan changes to make college more affordable and debt load more manageable

Obama: Loan changes make college more affordable
WASHINGTON – Big changes in the student loan program will help make college more affordable for students and their debt load more manageable after graduation, President Barack Obama says.
After a week when the loan program overhaul passed in the shadow of the health care law, the president …. Original source  : Obama: Student loan changes to make college more affordable and debt load more manageable.

Mahagenco Result For Sub.Engg Exam Declared

Maharashtra, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)-The Mahagenco (Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd.) result for the supplementary list of candidates have been published. The Mahagenco result which have been published, will have the names of those candidates who are being selected as the eligible ones to appear for the exam of Sub Engg. The exam is scheduled to …. Read the original article  : Mahagenco Result For Sub.Engg Exam Declared.

Obama highlights savings in student loan measure in weekly address

Obama cites savings in student loans measure
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama told Americans on Saturday his student loan overhaul should help drive college graduation rates back to the top worldwide and save money in the process.
Capping a week that saw Congress pass student loan changes in something of a shadow from the landmark …. Original source  : Obama highlights savings in student loan measure in weekly address.