Chinese state news agency says man wounds 18 students, 1 teacher in knife attack in south

China: Man stabs 18 students, 1 teacher in south

GUANGZHOU, China – A Chinese state news agency says a man has wounded 18 students and a teacher in knife attack at a primary school in southern China.
The Xinhua News Agency did not give any other details Wednesday on the attack in Guangdong province. It came the …. Source  : Chinese state news agency says man wounds 18 students, 1 teacher in knife attack in south.

Iowa State hires former player Fred Hoiberg as head coach, replacing Greg McDermott

Iowa State hires former player Hoiberg as coach

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa State has brought back “The Mayor” for a second term in Ames, and the Cyclones are hoping Fred Hoiberg still has the magic touch he displayed so often as a sharp-shooting star at Hilton Coliseum.
Iowa State confirmed the swift and surprising hiring of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Iowa State hires former player Fred Hoiberg as head coach, replacing Greg McDermott.

New NCAA president Mark Emmert brings love of sports from University of Washington to new job

New NCAA president Emmert another academic veteran

SEATTLE – University of Washington president Mark Emmert has spent three decades in higher education and become a master at building support.
Emmert will now take his skills to a new level: The NCAA picked Emmert as its new president Tuesday, ending a search for Myles Brand’s successor by picking … Read more »».

Mr. President? Not today _ leader of Widener University switches roles with a student

Pa. college president switches places with student

CHESTER, Pa. – Widener University President James T. Harris III had only one question before hopping on a mini-motorbike to deliver newspapers across campus: “Where’s the brake?”
No, Widener is not that short-staffed. Call it Freaky Thursday: Harris and one lucky student were trading places for the day.
So there was …. Source article  : Mr. President? Not today _ leader of Widener University switches roles with a student.

Iowa State hires former player Fred Hoiberg as coach

Iowa State hires Hoiberg as coach
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State has hired former Cyclones star Fred Hoiberg as its new coach.

Iowa State announced the hiring late Tuesday after completing negotiations with Hoiberg. He was a prep star in Ames before becoming one of the top players in Cyclones history.
Hoiberg played 10 seasons in the NBA … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Iowa State hires former player Fred Hoiberg as coach.

NCAA selects Washington’s Mark Emmert to succeed Brand as president

NCAA names Mark Emmert new president
INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA found its new president in the same place it got its last one – the university administration office.

Now, college sports’ largest governing body is hoping Mark Emmert can be just as effective.
The University of Washington president became the NCAA’s top executive on Tuesday, ending the search … Read more : NCAA selects Washington’s Mark Emmert to succeed Brand as president.

Bill would put new ND public employees into 401(k) plans; pensions no longer an option

Bill would put new ND employees into 401(k) plans

BISMARCK, N.D. – Newly hired government employees and school teachers in North Dakota should have their own retirement savings plans instead of a pension that’s guaranteed by taxpayers, a state lawmaker says.
Rep. Frank Wald, R-Dickinson, predicted Tuesday that the North Dakota Legislature will be wary of proposals …. Original article  : Bill would put new ND public employees into 401(k) plans; pensions no longer an option.

Michigan lawmakers search for common ground on school retirement incentive plan

Lawmakers seek compromise on school retiree plan

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan lawmakers said Tuesday they will quickly try to forge a compromise aimed at coaxing thousands of public school employees into retirement.
The plan would be aimed at saving schools money as they struggle with budget woes. The Democrat-led House and Republican-controlled Senate have passed different versions …. Source  : Michigan lawmakers search for common ground on school retirement incentive plan.

Federal judge rules University of Wyoming must allow William Ayers to speak on campus

Judge: Univ. of Wyo. must allow Ayers speech
CASPER, Wyo. – A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the University of Wyoming must allow 1960s radical William Ayers to speak on the school’s campus in Laramie.
The university had cited threats of violence in not allowing Ayers to speak at a campus event planned for Wednesday.
U.S. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Obama administration issues IRS ruling to speed up coverage for children in their 20s

Fine print hinders effort to cover young adults
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is pushing to speed up insurance coverage for young adults in their twenties – a key early benefit of his prized health care overhaul – but the law’s fine print suggests some won’t be able to sign up until … Read : Obama administration issues IRS ruling to speed up coverage for children in their 20s.

Haryana varsity heads to serve till 68 years

CHANDIGARH – Vice chancellors and pro-vice chancellors of all government universities in Haryana will now serve till age of 68 years as the government has raised their retirement age by three years.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda here Tuesday.
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Punjab seeks Rs.313.16 cr aid for upgrading schools

CHANDIGARH – Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has urged Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal to release Rs.313.16 crore for upgradation of educational infrastructure in the state under various central government schemes, an official said Tuesday.

Badal met the minister at his office in New Delhi and urged him to release the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Punjab seeks Rs.313.16 cr aid for upgrading schools.

Mass. school district reveals draft anti-bullying policy in response to student’s suicide

Mass. district reveals draft anti-bullying policy

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. – The Massachusetts school district where authorities say a girl was driven to suicide by bullying has a draft of a new anti-bullying policy.
The draft made public Monday was drawn up by a 31-person task force appointed in February after 15-year-old Phoebe Prince hanged herself. Prosecutors say …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Unicef launches free SMS number for Nepalese youths

KATHMANDU – Unicef Tuesday launched a free SMS number for youths in Nepal so they could text in their views and comments on issues that concern them to the global organisation.

The number 4400 is a toll-free mobile text message service that allows users to send messages directly to the Unicef in Nepal, Xinhua reported.
The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Unicef launches free SMS number for Nepalese youths.

Some NJ high school students ditch class to protest budget cuts; event organized on Facebook

Some NJ students walk out of class to protest cuts

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – High school students in New Jersey are walking out of class to protest proposed budget cuts.
Walkouts, organized on Facebook, were reported in southern and central New Jersey, with more planned throughout Tuesday.
It wasn’t clear how many of the state’s roughly 400,000 public …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Some NJ high school students ditch class to protest budget cuts; event organized on Facebook.

Biden to speak at daughter’s graduation from University of Pennsylvania’s social work school

Biden to speak at daughter’s commencement at Penn

PHILADELPHIA – Vice President Joe Biden will speak at a University of Pennsylvania commencement ceremony where his daughter will get her master’s degree.
The Philadelphia Ivy League school announced Tuesday that Biden will address graduates of the School of Social Policy and Practice on May 17. Ashley Biden will …. Original article  : Biden to speak at daughter’s graduation from University of Pennsylvania’s social work school.

AP Source: No tax hit to employers or parents for covering children in their 20s immediately

AP Source: No tax hit for covering 20-yr-olds
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is pushing to speed up insurance coverage for young adults in their twenties – one of the most anticipated early benefits of his new health care law.
Starting this year, the law allows young adults to stay on their parent’s …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : AP Source: No tax hit to employers or parents for covering children in their 20s immediately.

Masters programme for healthcare professionals launched

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NEW DELHI – The Institute of Clinical Research of India (ICRI) Tuesday said it has launched a masters degree programme in health administration to build \”appropriate skilled teams\” for the industry which lacks trained healthcare professionals.

The institute has started the two-year course in collaboration with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Masters programme for healthcare professionals launched.

McGraw-Hill posts sharply higher 1st-quarter profit

McGraw-Hill 1Q profit jumps sharply
NEW YORK – The McGraw-Hill Cos., which publishes textbooks and owns the ratings agency Standard & Poor’s, said Tuesday its first-quarter profit rose sharply, boosted in part by the bond market recovery and strength in its higher education business.

The company, which sold BusinessWeek magazine to Bloomberg LP in December, posted a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : McGraw-Hill posts sharply higher 1st-quarter profit.

Palestinian girls’ walking stick for blind sends them to prestigious Intel science fair

Palestinian girls get ticket to Intel science fair

NABLUS, West Bank – Watching her blind aunt and uncle struggle to navigate the steep slopes and scant sidewalks of this hilly city, one Palestinian girl decided to reinvent the stick.
Armed with spare parts that are hard to find in the West Bank, Asil Abu Lil and two …. Original source  : Palestinian girls’ walking stick for blind sends them to prestigious Intel science fair.