Who’s in charge here? Former Gov. Jeb Bush enjoys a remarkably good year in the Legislature

Former Gov. Bush: Still in charge at the Capitol?

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Ease class-size limits – check. Cut corporate income taxes – check. End tenure for new teachers and link teacher raises to student performance – check (for now).
All of those measures, and others, championed by former Gov. Jeb Bush have been approved by the Florida …. Read the original article  : Who’s in charge here? Former Gov. Jeb Bush enjoys a remarkably good year in the Legislature.

Mo. Senate reverses stance on $37M Career Ladder incentives, $14.8M cut to college budgets

Mo. Senate restores education spending cuts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri senators reversed course Wednesday and decided to preserve a deal freezing college tuition and to fund a program that gives teachers a salary boost for extra work, such as after-school tutoring.
The education issues were among the first topics debated as senators began work on the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

California university president says Palin speech contract was stolen from office of official

University president says Palin contract stolen
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A California university president said Wednesday a portion of a contract between a school foundation and Sarah Palin for an upcoming speech was stolen from a campus administrator’s office last week.
California State University, Stanislaus president Hamid Shirvani said the five-page document was taken …. Source article  : California university president says Palin speech contract was stolen from office of official.

In interview, Mrs. Obama says jobs, education will help keep young people away from drug trade

Mrs. Obama: Drug problem needs more than ’say no’
MEXICO CITY – First lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday that reducing the demand for illegal drugs needs an approach much broader than just warning young people to stay away from them.
“If young people don’t have an alternative in their lives, whatever country they’re in, they’re …. Read the original article  : In interview, Mrs. Obama says jobs, education will help keep young people away from drug trade.

Fla. Gov. Crist may be weighing run for Senate as an independent rather than a Republican

Fla. governor might run for Senate as independent

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Charlie Crist didn’t want to talk much Wednesday about a report that he may run for the U.S. Senate as an independent, rather than continue his bid to win the Republican nomination in the race.
The first-term governor, who has been sliding fast in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Fla. Gov. Crist may be weighing run for Senate as an independent rather than a Republican.

Palin contract dispute raises questions about accountability of Calif. university foundations

Palin dispute raises questions about foundations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – An escalating controversy involving a university foundation that hired Sarah Palin to give a speech has shed light on legal loopholes that allow such auxiliary organizations to operate with little public oversight.
The state attorney general’s office announced Tuesday it would investigate California State … Original source on Gaea Times at : Palin contract dispute raises questions about accountability of Calif. university foundations.

Fla. Gov. Crist dodges question on political future, says state issues consuming his time

Fla. governor dodges question on political future

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Charlie Crist didn’t want to talk Wednesday about a report that he may run for the U.S. Senate as an independent, rather than continue his bid to win the Republican nomination in the race.
The first-term governor, who has been sliding fast in polls among … Read more »»».

Claims of required 3rd-grade cross-dressing scuttle women’s history project at NJ school

NJ school: We didn’t tell your boys to cross-dress

MAPLE SHADE, N.J. – A teacher’s explanation to parents of a women’s history project planned for her third-graders contained these words: “If your child is a young man, he does not have to wear a dress or skirt.”
That didn’t stop a parent and a blogger from complaining … Read more >>>.

Man with gun disarmed at Pittsburgh magnet school after attacking security guard; no one shot

Gunman disarmed at Pa. school after striking guard

PITTSBURGH – A man with a gun who entered a public school for performing arts students was arrested Wednesday afternoon after he fought with a security guard who confronted him and both men crashed through a large window near the school’s entrance.
A 23-year-old man was in custody shortly …. Read the original article  : here.

Michigan housing assistance plan aims to help unemployed, others remain in homes

Mich. housing assistance plan aims to help jobless

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s plan to spend nearly $155 million in federal housing assistance could help an estimated 17,000 homeowners avoid foreclosure, state officials said Wednesday.
Michigan was one of five states selected for extra federal assistance earlier this year because they have been hardest-hit by the housing crisis. …. Original article  : Michigan housing assistance plan aims to help unemployed, others remain in homes.

New Wake Forest coach Jeff Bzdelik embraces the challenge of coaching in the ACC

Bzdelik takes over as Wake Forest coach
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Jeff Bzdelik is taking over Wake Forest’s program from a coach who was fired despite going 30 games over .500 at the school.

No extra pressure there, Bzdelik insisted.
“I embrace the challenges,” he said. “I have both eyes open.”
Wake Forest ended its weeklong search for Dino Gaudio’s …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Education and Technology expo opens in Dubai

Dubai, April 14 (IANS/WAM) Hundreds of universities from 40 countries will take part in the four-day global education and technology exhibition GETEX 2010, beginning Wednesday in Dubai.

The event, which will run until April 17, will showcase a comprehensive range of educational tools and solutions displayed under two segments – Student Recruitment and Education Equipment, and …. Source  : Education and Technology expo opens in Dubai.

Jeff Bzdelik leaves Colorado, takes over Wake Forest men’s basketball program

Wake Forest hires Buffs’ Bzdelik as coach
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Jeff Bzdelik was introduced as the new basketball coach at Wake Forest on Wednesday, ending a weeklong search for a replacement for Dino Gaudio.

Athletic director Ron Wellman said Bzdelik “first and foremost … understands Wake Forest.”
The former coach at Air Force and the NBA’s Denver Nuggets …. Original article  : Jeff Bzdelik leaves Colorado, takes over Wake Forest men’s basketball program.

Rajasthan 8th Board Result Announced: DIET Result 2010

AJMER, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — DIET result is out. Today Rajasthan Education Board Ajmer has declared 8th Class Result 2010. The candidates can get their result through SMS or online. If you opt for getting your score through SMS follow the steps given below.
Step1.
Type the center name & send to 5676750
e.g. If you like to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Rajasthan 8th Board Result Announced: DIET Result 2010.

US ambassador awards English learning scholarships to MCD school

NEW DELHI – US Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer Wednesday awarded certificates to 100 new microscholarship recipients in the English Access Microscholarship Programme at the MCD Primary School in Nizamuddin Basti in the capital.

Roemer said: “Access to education is an important commitment and value the people of the United States of America share with India. English … Read more »».

Spoken English skills training to govt school teachers

English subject teachers in the state-run high schools in Bihar are being imparted special training to improve their spoken English skills and capacity building.

The training is being imparted by British Lingua, an English language training institute.
The move follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed between British Lingua managing director Dr Birbal Jha and State Council of …. Original article  : Spoken English skills training to govt school teachers.

Jamia confers DLitt degree on Saudi prince

NEW DELHI – Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia was Wednesday conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters by Jamia Millia Islamia, a leading central university of India.

“Jamia Millia Islamia honours His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, a world renowned philanthropist, internationally acclaimed statesman and above all a man of …. Read the original article  : here.