Rajasthan Rajshiksha Result: RPSC Result 2010

BIKANER, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Rajshiksha has declared RPSC Results 2010 i.e. Rajshiksha Teachers Promotion List 2010. Rajshiksha is the website aided by Rajasthan government. The website keeps information about the transfer and promotion list of Principal and Head masters of Rajasthan, associated to different educational institutes under Rajasthan Education Department.
For RPSC Result 2010 check …. Read the original article  : Rajasthan Rajshiksha Result: RPSC Result 2010.

AP Exclusive: Foundations spending up to $506 million to match federal education reform grants

Foundations offer $506M for education innovation

SEATTLE – A coalition of wealthy foundations is offering up to half a billion dollars to match federal grants meant to encourage education reform, taking the pressure off schools scrambling to find the matching dollars they need to get the money.
A dozen foundations plan to announce this week that they … Original article on : AP Exclusive: Foundations spending up to $506 million to match federal education reform grants.

USA Football strengthens education program on concussions and hydration

More concussion education for youth football

NEW YORK – USA Football has strengthened its education courses on concussions, hydration and equipment.
The governing body for youth football in the United States is adding new material to its tackle and flag football coaching courses. By the start of the 2010 season, the organization will have helped educate more …. Original article  : USA Football strengthens education program on concussions and hydration.

AP Exclusive: 12 foundations to spend $506 million to match federal education reform grants

Foundations offer $506M to match education grants

SEATTLE – A coalition of wealthy foundations is offering more than half a billion dollars to match federal grants meant to encourage education reform, taking the pressure off schools scrambling to find the matching dollars they need to get the money.
A dozen foundations plan to announce this week that … Read this article on Gaea Times at : AP Exclusive: 12 foundations to spend $506 million to match federal education reform grants.

RI teachers union sues school district over firing of all high school teachers

RI teachers union sues after mass firings
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Rhode Island teachers union has sued a troubled school district that fired all its high school teachers and staff.

The union is challenging a requirement that all fired teachers reapply for their jobs. No more than half can be rehired under a federal turnaround model selected … Read more »»».

Host of thorny issues, from March Madness expansion to BCS, await new NCAA president

New NCAA president embraces tourney proposal

INDIANAPOLIS – New NCAA president Mark Emmert wants to resolve the thorniest issues in college sports.
Does the men’s basketball tournament need more than 68 teams? Should there be a college football playoff? How will universities and athletic departments deal with tighter budgets?
Emmert doesn’t pretend to have all those answers less … Read more : Host of thorny issues, from March Madness expansion to BCS, await new NCAA president.

NH college settles lawsuit accusing poet of stealing students, staff for rival grad program

NH college settles pilfered poetry program lawsuit

CONCORD, N.H. – A New Hampshire college has settled a lawsuit accusing its former director of its poetry master’s degree program of stealing faculty and recreating the program at a rival New Jersey school.
In 2008, New England College sued Anne Marie Macari and Drew University, where Macari now directs … Original source on Gaea Times at : NH college settles lawsuit accusing poet of stealing students, staff for rival grad program.

University of Wyo. heightens security after judge says 1960s radical must be allowed to speak

Univ. of Wyo. heightens security for Ayers visit
LARAMIE, Wyo. – Security was heightened Wednesday at the University of Wyoming as the school prepared for a speech from William Ayers, the 1960s radical whose visit was blocked before a federal judge ruled the university must allow him to speak.
University spokeswoman … Original article on : University of Wyo. heightens security after judge says 1960s radical must be allowed to speak.

Australia strengthens student visa guidelines

NEW DELHI – Australia has further tightened its policy on student visas to ensure these are only given to \”genuine\” individuals.

A press release of the Australian high commission Wednesday quoted the minister of immigration and citizenship, Chris Evans, as saying that the “tough new measures” will ensure that only “genuine international students are accepted to … Read more : Australia strengthens student visa guidelines.

Officials: Army pounds suspected insurgents’ hideouts, kills 7 in northwest Pakistan

Officials: Army kills 7 insurgents in NW Pakistan

PARACHINAR, Pakistan – Officials say Pakistani security forces have killed seven suspected insurgents in the Orakzai tribal region near Afghanistan.
Local official Jahanzeb Khan says security forces used heavy artillery to pound suspected insurgents’ hideouts in Babgram area of lower Orakzai on Wednesday.
Two intelligence officials also confirmed the clash … Read more »»».

Food inspection launched in UAE schools

Dubai, April 28 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an inspection campaign in schools and educational institutions in order to ensure healthy and safe food for students.

The campaign launched by Dubai municipality’s food control department looked into the safety of food circulated in schools by monitoring food supplying companies and ensuring that kitchens …. Source article  : Food inspection launched in UAE schools.

Attorney: 15-year-old Fla. girl brutally attacked by another teen at school leaves hospital

Fla. girl attacked at school leaves hospital

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The 15-year-old girl who authorities say was brutally attacked by another teen at a Florida middle school has left the hospital.
Family attorney Rick Freedman says Josie Lou Ratley moved to a rehabilitation facility Tuesday, about six weeks after the beating at Deerfield Beach Middle. Her … Read more >>.