Spat between Ala. dental nonprofit, mainstream dentists may foreshadow future under Obama plan

Ala. dental spat may foreshadow Obama plan effects
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alone in a meeting room, trustees of the Alabama Dental Association complained about Sarrell Dental Center, a nonprofit corporation that treats thousands of needy children on Medicaid.
In a rambling exchange, leaders of the 1,800-member professional organization said they were concerned about Sarrell’s quality …. Original article  : Spat between Ala. dental nonprofit, mainstream dentists may foreshadow future under Obama plan.

Ills and frills of convocation robe

BHOPAL – Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh’s publicly displayed aversion to the convocation robe, that he decried as a colonial legacy, is being hotly debated in Madhya Pradesh.

Educationists and students have criticised the manner in which Ramesh showed his disgust for the robe at the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) Bhopal convocation ceremony last … Read more »».

Report: English language learners making gains on state tests as population expands

Report: English language learners making gains

MIAMI – Schoolchildren who are still learning English made progress on state tests over the last three years, according to a report that may indicate tougher accountability standards have resulted in positive gains among a growing segment of the U.S. public school population.
In a study released Wednesday, the nonprofit Center … Original source on Gaea Times at : Report: English language learners making gains on state tests as population expands.

Correction: School Bullying story

Correction: School Bullying story
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – In stories April 6, April 1, March 31, March 30 and March 29 about teens charged in the bullying of a 15-year-old girl who later committed suicide, The Associated Press reported erroneously that nine teenagers had been charged.

A total of six teens have been charged, including three who also … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Correction: School Bullying story.

Lesbian student says only 7 showed up for her prom, most classmates went to ’secret’ dance

Miss. lesbian student’s prom night falls short

JACKSON, Miss. – Senior prom fell far short of the rite of passage Constance McMillen was hoping for when she began a legal battle to challenge a ban on same-sex dates.
The 18-year-old lesbian student said Tuesday she was one of only seven students to show up at a private … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lesbian student says only 7 showed up for her prom, most classmates went to ’secret’ dance.

President Obama, nation join Butler’s bandwagon despite NCAA title game loss

Title-game loss doesn’t deter Butler celebration

INDIANAPOLIS – The only thing missing was a championship trophy.
Less than 24 hours after Gordon Hayward’s buzzer-beating shot bounced off the rim, Butler and its fans – new and old – partied inside Hinkle Fieldhouse on Tuesday as if the Bulldogs had won the national title.
They didn’t win the final … Original article on : President Obama, nation join Butler’s bandwagon despite NCAA title game loss.

Eat your vegetables! Agriculture officials touring school cafeterias to pitch nutrition bill

Ag. officials pitch nutrition bill at schools

THORNTON, Colo. – A school food crackdown looming in Congress that aims to reduce childhood obesity went over like a wet potato chip at a suburban Denver elementary school where federal agriculture officials pitched the plan Tuesday.
“I like healthy food. But I also like snacks,” said Dominic Sotheo, 7, …. Source  : Eat your vegetables! Agriculture officials touring school cafeterias to pitch nutrition bill.

Oregon president calls outgoing AD Mike Bellotti’s $2.3 million ‘golden parachute’ a buyout

Oregon president: Bellotti’s severance a buyout

PORTLAND, Ore. – University of Oregon president Richard Lariviere characterized the $2.3 million golden parachute for outgoing athletic director Mike Bellotti as a buyout – but he stopped short of saying that the former football coach was fired.
Bellotti coached the Ducks for 14 seasons and took them to 12 bowl …. Source article  : Oregon president calls outgoing AD Mike Bellotti’s $2.3 million ‘golden parachute’ a buyout.

US Education Department to give up to $350M to states that adopt new tests

US Education Department to give $350M to states

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education is looking to hand out up to $350 million to states willing to revamp how they test students.
The money is designed to encourage states to develop standardized tests that accurately measure how much a child has learned each year and ensure …. Source  : US Education Department to give up to $350M to states that adopt new tests.

Steve Donahue hired as basketball coach at Boston College after strong run at Cornell

Cornell’s Donahue hired as coach at Boston College

BOSTON – Steve Donahue, who led Cornell to three straight Ivy League titles and to the round of 16 in this NCAA tournament, was hired Tuesday as Boston College’s coach.
Donahue guided the Big Red to a 29-5 record this season – the most wins in Ivy history – …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Steve Donahue hired as basketball coach at Boston College after strong run at Cornell.

DePaul hires Clemson’s Oliver Purnell as basketball coach, hopes to revive struggling program

DePaul hires Purnell to revive struggling program

CHICAGO – Vowing to make DePaul “Chicago’s team” again, Clemson’s Oliver Purnell simply couldn’t resist the urge to restore a storied program and became the Blue Demons’ coach on Tuesday.
He’s facing a big task taking over a team with just one regular-season Big East win the past two years, …. Read the original article  : DePaul hires Clemson’s Oliver Purnell as basketball coach, hopes to revive struggling program.

Human chain protest over donations and capitation fees

CHANDIGARH – A human chain was organised here Tuesday to protest the huge capitation fees and donations charged by various educational institutes and to sensitise people about the issue.

Scores of people from various walks of life gathered here at Sector 17 plaza, the commercial hub of Chandigarh, on the call of a city-based NGO Sanjivani …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Madhya Pradesh to set up university in Bundelkhand

BHOPAL – Madhya Pradesh government Tuesday decided to set up a university in the backward Bundelkhand region of the state, a minister said.

“The decision has been taken at a meeting of the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan,” Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narottam Mishra told mediapersons here.
“Apart from a … Read more »»».

New primary school opens in east Delhi

NEW DELHI – The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is making efforts to provide better environment to its students, Delhi Mayor Kanwar Sain said Tuesday while announcing the opening of a new primary school constructed by the civic agency at Bhajanpura in east Delhi.

“The three-storey building comprises 25 classrooms and is erected in an … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New primary school opens in east Delhi.

1,500 Temple University nurses, health professionals strike over work rule, tuition perk

Temple nurses strike over work rule, tuition perk

PHILADELPHIA – Hundreds of striking Temple University Hospital nurses and other employees rallied Tuesday in an effort to restart bargaining stalled over contract language that workers say would jeopardize patients, limit free speech and take away a crucial college tuition benefit.
The two sides did end up meeting Tuesday, … Read more »»».

DePaul hires Clemson’s Purnell as coach hoping to revive struggling program

Purnell leaves Clemson to coach DePaul
CHICAGO – DePaul hired Clemson’s Oliver Purnell as its basketball coach on Tuesday, hoping he can revive a once-proud program that has struggled in recent years.

He replaces Tracy Webster, who took over on an interim basis after Jerry Wainwright was fired in midseason.
Purnell was 138-88 in seven seasons at Clemson …. Read the original article  : here.

Majority of UAE professionals want to pursue higher studies: Study

Dubai, April 6 (IANS/WAM) A survey has revealed that post-graduate studies are in great demand among the working professionals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The survey was conducted by the International Conferences and Exhibitions (ICE), organiser of Getex Dubai 2010, the Middle East and Asia’s leading education, training and professional development event.
Getex Dubai … Read more »».