India pledges right to education for all (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Millions of children across India will now get free and compulsory education up to class eight as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday empowered the nation by enforcing Right to Education as a fundamental right.

“Today our government comes before you to pledge all our children elementary education. The Right of Children …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : India pledges right to education for all (Second Lead).

Teachers asked to give undertaking on education act rules

BHOPAL – With the Right to Education Act formally coming into effect Thursday, government school teachers in Madhya Pradesh have been asked to give an undertaking that they will follow the rules prescribed by the act, which includes not giving private tuitions, sources in the education department said.

The State School Education Ministry that has issued …. Original source  : Teachers asked to give undertaking on education act rules.

ABVP shutdown begins in Bihar

PATNA – The statewide dawn-to-dusk shutdown in Bihar called by the students organisation Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Thursday, to protest the government’s decision to set up a branch of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Kishanganj, began on a peaceful note with no reports of violence.

Police sources said security forces were deployed to … Original article on : ABVP shutdown begins in Bihar.

Pledge all our children elementary education: PM

NEW DELHI – Right to Education as a fundamental right formally came into effect Thursday with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging all stakeholders to make it a success by empowering people through education.

“Today our government comes before you to pledge all our children elementary education. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act … Original article on : Pledge all our children elementary education: PM.

Right to Education becomes fundamental right

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday dedicated the Right to Education (RTE) act to the nation terming it as a fundamental right and urged every Indian to make the country strong through education.

“The act comes into effect from today. Our government comes before you to pledge right to free and compulsory education (to …. Source article  : Right to Education becomes fundamental right.

Duke, former lacrosse coach resolve slander lawsuit; university apologizes for media stories

Duke, former lacrosse coach resolve slander suit

RALEIGH, N.C. – A Duke lacrosse coach fired after a stripper falsely accused three players of rape in 2006 has ended his slander lawsuit against the university.
Attorney Jay Trehy said Wednesday that Mike Pressler was dismissing his claims, though he declined to discuss the terms of how the matter …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Duke, former lacrosse coach resolve slander lawsuit; university apologizes for media stories.

Mrs. Obama joins local elementary school students in replanting White House garden

Mrs. Obama replants the White House garden

WASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama welcomed spring to the White House by replanting her popular vegetable garden with the help of local elementary school students.
Mrs. Obama was joined on the South Lawn of the White House by third through sixth grade students from Bancroft Elementary School in Washington …. Source article  : Mrs. Obama joins local elementary school students in replanting White House garden.

3 teens scheduled for arraignment in Mass. bullying case that led to teen girl’s suicide

Court dates set for 3 Mass. teens in bullying case

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. – Three Massachusetts teenagers are due in court next week on charges stemming from a 15-year-old classmate’s suicide after incessant bullying.
Seventeen-year-olds Sean Mulveyhill and Kayla Narey, both of South Hadley, face charges of criminal harassment, disturbing a school assembly and violation of civil [..] Read the original article: here.

Philadelphia charter school will close nightclub that operated in cafeteria during off-hours

Philly charter school says nightclub will close

PHILADELPHIA – A charter school cafeteria will no longer double as a nightclub on nights and weekends, city education officials announced Wednesday after inspecting the facility.
Owners of the Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School told officials they have removed all banquet supplies and equipment, including alcohol, from …. Source article  : Philadelphia charter school will close nightclub that operated in cafeteria during off-hours.

GE Aviation to add research center near Dayton, Ohio

GE to put research center in Dayton
CINCINNATI – GE Aviation announced plans Wednesday for a new electric power systems research and development center near Dayton in southwest Ohio.

Ohio’s Third Frontier program, which funds investment in innovative technology projects, will provide a $7.6 million grant for the project estimated at $51 million. GE Aviation said the … Read more : GE Aviation to add research center near Dayton, Ohio.

Pa. university offers free iPads to students; Ore. college gives choice of iPad or computer

Pa. university offers free iPads to its students

GREENSBURG, Pa. – A western Pennsylvania university is offering free iPads to all full-time students starting this fall.
Seton Hill University in suburban Pittsburgh says about 1,500 students are eligible for the Apple tablet computers. The highly anticipated product goes on sale Saturday.
University officials say the iPad will make … Read more : Pa. university offers free iPads to students; Ore. college gives choice of iPad or computer.

Punjab to copy Bihar model for rural IIT aspirants

CHANDIGARH – Impressed with the success of Bihar’s “Super 30″ programme for rural students, the Punjab government is set to replicate the model here to facilitate its marginalised and underprivileged students to crack the entrance test of India’s prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Wednesday gave an in-principle approval to … Read more »».

NYC program that pays the poor for good habits has no effect on school, job retention

Report: Money for good habits doesn’t change lives

NEW YORK – An experimental anti-poverty program that pays the poor for maintaining good habits – $25 to $150 for things such as going to the dentist, staying on the job or opening a bank account – has not been life-changing.
The cash incentives funded with private donations have … Read more : NYC program that pays the poor for good habits has no effect on school, job retention.

AMU holds talks over tie up with American varsities

ALIGARH/NEW DELHI – A team of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) officials Wednesday held talks with representatives of American universities in New Delhi on academic collaboration between US varsities and AMU.

The Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), USA delegation consisted of America’s top research universities consisting of University of Wisconsin, Purdue University, Pennsylvania University, Ohio University, …. Original article  : AMU holds talks over tie up with American varsities.

Right to Education Act comes into force Thursday

NEW DELHI – The much awaited Right to Eduction (RTE) Act, which promises free and compulsory education up to Class 8, will be implemented Thursday with an address to the nation by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

The act will provide for education to students in the age group of 6-14 and specially focus on bringing back … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Right to Education Act comes into force Thursday.

Italy’s Franklin and Marshall apparel translates into scholarship, publicity for Pa. college

School? Fashion label? Franklin & Marshall is both

PHILADELPHIA – To the untrained eye, it would seem that tiny Franklin & Marshall College has a disproportionate number of young alumni in Europe and Japan.
But the trendy hipsters sporting seemingly well-worn F&M gear are wearing a fashion statement, not a badge of pride. The “vintage” college apparel …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Jaime Escalante Dies

RENO (GaeaTimes.com)- Jaime Escalante, the mathematics teacher who made calculus fun, is no more. The 79 year old teacher whose life had inspired the 1988 movie “Stand and Deliver” died at Reno, Nevada. He was suffering from bladder cancer. The actor who played the part of the teacher in the movie, Edward James Olmos … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Jaime Escalante Dies.

Morgantown beefs up police presence for Final Four game, warns fans the world is watching

Morgantown cautions fans: The world is watching

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia town known as America’s couch-burning capital is hoping it won’t live up to its reputation when the Mountaineers battle Duke in the Final Four.
But Morgantown Police Chief Phil Scott is beefing up the force just in case. He’s gathering reinforcements from the sheriff’s …. Read the original article  : here.

West beckons students despite foreign varsity bill

NEW DELHI – The government may be keen to allow foreign varsities to set up independent campuses in India but many students say they would still prefer to go abroad for higher education as the exposure counts and the overseas degrees may be of greater value.

Six out of 10 students IANS spoke to said they …. Original article  : West beckons students despite foreign varsity bill.

IIM-Shillong first B-School to webcast convocation

SHILLONG – The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Meghalaya is set to be first business school in the country to webcast its first convocation ceremony live April 3.

“We will be the first business institute to webcast our convocation ceremony to attract students to join the institute,” Director of IIM-Shillong Ashoke Dutta told IANS. …. Original source  : IIM-Shillong first B-School to webcast convocation.

No secret formula to Spartans’ Final Four run, just a coach who understands “one and done.”

‘If it doesn’t hurt, you haven’t done enough.’

INDIANAPOLIS – The best coach in college basketball doesn’t bother with formulas.
One ingredient is all Tom Izzo needs.
“If it doesn’t hurt, if it isn’t painful to go through a practice, you haven’t done enough. You’re not going to this level. You’re going to win your 20 games,” he …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Houston hires former Texas Tech coach James Dickey as successor to Tom Penders

Dickey taking over at Houston
HOUSTON – James Dickey figures the key to making Houston Cougars basketball relevant again can be found close to home.

“We’ve got to recruit Houston, the greater Houston area, that’s going to be paramount for us,” he said.
Dickey was hired as Houston’s coach on Thursday, putting him in charge of a program …. Source  : Houston hires former Texas Tech coach James Dickey as successor to Tom Penders.

Parents of 2 million twentysomethings see relief ahead under health care reform

2 million eager for health care on parents’ plans

CHICAGO – Congress voted to overhaul the health care system on a Sunday. On Monday, Patti Lawson e-mailed her employer’s human resources office to ask how soon she could get her 22-year-old daughter back on her health insurance.
In about six months, the new law will allow at …. Source  : Parents of 2 million twentysomethings see relief ahead under health care reform.

Court stays suspension of gay AMU teacher

ALLAHABAD – The Allahabad High Court Thursday stayed the Aligarh Muslim University’s suspension of teacher S.R. Siras for “gross professional misconduct”.

Hearing the teacher’s plea, a division bench of Justice Sunil Ambwani and Justice K.N. Pandey also stayed the order of the varsity administration directing Siras, a teacher in the Modern Indian Languages department, to vacate …. Original article  : Court stays suspension of gay AMU teacher.

International Hindi Day celebrated in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The growing bilateral relations between India and Kazakhstan make it important for this Central Asian republic to prepare and create a cadre of Indologists who are well versed in Indian languages, history, politics, economy, thoughts and ideas, the Indian envoy here has said.

Speaking at the International Hindi Day celebrations at the Al … Read more : International Hindi Day celebrated in Kazakhstan.

India guarantees compulsory education to its children (Roundup)

NEW DELHI – India Thursday gave the right to all its children to have access to elementary education, becoming among a handful of countries in the world that legally guarantees free and compulsory to education to millions of deprived children.

Citing his own example, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dedicated the landmark measure to the nation, … Original article on : India guarantees compulsory education to its children (Roundup).

Minister seeks cooperation to implement education act

BHOPAL – Madhya Pradesh School Education Minister Archana Chitnis has urged people’s representatives to cooperate in the successful implementation of the Right to Education act that came into force across the country Thursday.

“With the implementation of the act while it has become the constitutional duty of the government to ensure free and mandatory … Original source on Gaea Times at : Minister seeks cooperation to implement education act.

Major challenges in implementing Right to Education

NEW DELHI – The historic Right to Education (RTE) act that promises to provide every child compulsory elementary education is set to face many hurdles. Following are the key challenges to implementing this historic fundamental right:

* Shortage of funds. In the first year of implementation, the act is likely to face a shortage of Rs. …. Source article  : Major challenges in implementing Right to Education.

‘Education act should have come 50 years back’

NEW DELHI – Terming the landmark Right to Education (RTE) Act which came into force Thursday as marvellous and great, India’s leading educationist and an advisor to the central government, Prof. Yash Pal said the act should have come five decades back.

This is great. This is marvellous. But I believe it should have come 50 … Read more >>>.

PM calls for attracting more youth to science courses

PUNE – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday expressed concern over the declining number of youth opting for science courses after the 10+2 stage and urged the need to bring them into the fold of exciting and stimulating research environment of colleges and universities.

Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony of the Indian Institute of Science Education …. Source  : PM calls for attracting more youth to science courses.

Rs.40 bn package for primary education in Assam

GUWAHATI – With the right to education now a reality, the Assam government Thursday announced a whopping Rs.40 billion package to bolster the state’s primary and middle school level education. It said an estimated 26,000 teachers will be appointed and around 20,000 schools will be set up in the next five years.

“Under the Right …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mass. school superintendent defends response to bullying, contradicts prosecutor’s allegations

Mass. school head defends response to bullying

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. – A Massachusetts school superintendent is defending his administration’s handling of bullying that prosecutors say contributed to a 15-year-old girl’s suicide.
South Hadley Superintendent Gus Sayer said Wednesday that high school officials disciplined students heard to insult and harass Phoebe Prince. But he says the faculty didn’t … Original article on : Mass. school superintendent defends response to bullying, contradicts prosecutor’s allegations.

Key elements in Right to Education Act

NEW DELHI – Sixty-three years after independence, India Thursday enforced a historic Right to Education (RTE) act that promises freedom from illiteracy for this vast and diverse country. Following are the key points of the legislation that expects to empower the nation through education:

* Free and compulsory education to all children of India in the … Read more >>>.

Child rights panel to monitor RTE act

NEW DELHI – The apex child rights panel Thursday welcomed the implementation of the much-awaited Right to Education (RTE) act and said that it looks forward to taking on the responsibility of monitoring its successful implementation.

The act will provide free and compulsory education to children in the age group of 6-14 and specially focus on …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Child rights panel to monitor RTE act.

Right To Education Bill 2009 Sparks Debate

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Right to education bill 2009 has drawn mixed reactions from the political veterans and education reformists in India. There are some proponents of the bill as well as detractors. K Rosaiah, who is the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh has pledged whole hearted support for the bill. The act … Read more >>.

University Of Hyderabad Issues Admission Notice

HYDERABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- University of Hyderabad, which is rated as one of the leading universities of the country has declared the date for its Post Graduate entrance test for 2010. The university offers a variety of Post Graduate Courses for the students. It offers a 5-year integrated Masters Degree course for the students of …. Read the original article  : here.

In email to about 5,000 donors, Kansas says their contributions are safe

Kansas assures donors their money is not misused

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In a mass e-mail, the University of Kansas has reassured thousands of its biggest donors that their contributions have not been misused or stolen.
The school announced last week that it has commissioned an independent investigation into possible wrongdoing in the ticket office and the …. Read the original article  : In email to about 5,000 donors, Kansas says their contributions are safe.

Wearing convocation gown ‘barbaric colonial practice’: Ramesh

BHOPAL – Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh Friday caused a flutter at a ceremony here Friday by terming the wearing of the traditional convocation robe as a “barbaric colonial practice” and removed the ceremonial gown he was wearing.

“The practice of wearing a traditional coloured gown during a convocation ceremony at any university is a barbaric …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Wearing convocation gown ‘barbaric colonial practice’: Ramesh.

Spacewoman power: 4 women in orbit at same time, setting new record; men still outnumber

Spacewoman power: 4 women in orbit at same time

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space is about to have a female population explosion.
One woman already is circling Earth in a Russian capsule, bound for the International Space Station. Early Monday morning, NASA will attempt to launch three more women to the orbiting outpost – along with four … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Spacewoman power: 4 women in orbit at same time, setting new record; men still outnumber.

Traditional convocation gown ‘barbaric’: Ramesh

BHOPAL – Minister of State for Environment Jairam Ramesh Friday termed the wearing of the traditional convocation robe as a “barbaric colonial practice” and called for wearing a simple dress instead.

“The practice of wearing a traditional coloured gown during a convocation ceremony at any university was a barbaric colonial practice. Why can’t we … Read : Traditional convocation gown ‘barbaric’: Ramesh.

Minor girl challenges expulsion from school in court

NEW DELHI – A 12-year-old girl, who was dropped from the rolls of St. Xavier’s School here last month after she failed in her class 6 examinations, has approached the Delhi High Court challenging her expulsion.

“The school’s action is illegal, specially at a time when the Right to Education Act (RTE) has been enforced … Original source on Gaea Times at : Minor girl challenges expulsion from school in court.

Indian schools allowed to expand operation in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI – Indian and other foreign curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi will be allowed to expand operations under a new plan aimed at improving standard of private school education in the country.

“ADEC is working to enhance the private education sector by improving standards while maintaining reasonable fees and increasing capacity for our multicultural communities. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Indian schools allowed to expand operation in Abu Dhabi.

Community colleges bask in new-found attention but hurt for money as pressures build

Community colleges like attention, need money
Politicians and policymakers are lavishing unprecedented attention on community colleges, promoting them as engines to train workers in the recession and boost the country’s college graduation rates.
Where rhetoric meets reality on campus, you’ll find people like Tania DeLeon, a student at Folsom Lake College in California who can’t …. Source article  : Community colleges bask in new-found attention but hurt for money as pressures build.

Bedtime stories improve child literacy

WASHINGTON – Reading a bedtime story to your child for 20 minutes every night could improve his or her literacy by at least 10 school days a year, experts have said.

Banking on this theory, an American non-governmental organisation has launched a programme which encourages families to read together for at least 20 minutes each night. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Bedtime stories improve child literacy.

Police: Notre Dame recruit ‘drunk and belligerent’ in fatal fall off Florida hotel balcony

Police: Notre Dame recruit ‘drunk’ on fatal fall

CINCINNATI – A “drunk and belligerent” 17-year-old Notre Dame football recruit was killed in a fall from a fifth-floor hotel balcony during his senior-year spring break in Florida, authorities said Saturday.
Matt James died Friday around 6:30 p.m. at the Days Inn Motel in Panama City Beach. Police said … Read more »»».

IIM-Calcutta hikes fees by 50 percent, intake reduced

KOLKATA – Premier management institute Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C) Saturday decided to hike fees for its flagship post-graduate course, but reduced its intake of students citing lack of infrastructure.

The IIM-C board of governors at a meeting decided to raise the fees for the two-year post-graduate diploma in management programme from Rs.9 lakh to Rs.13.5 … Read more »»».

No funds to implement Right to Education Act: Mayawati

LUCKNOW – In yet another retort to the union government, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Saturday declared that she was not in a position to implement the provisions of the new Right to Education Act in the state.

The chief minister in a letter shot off to the prime minister late Saturday evening said that her …. Read the original article  : No funds to implement Right to Education Act: Mayawati.

Sibal to tour New Zealand for educational ties

NEW DELHI/HAMILTON – In the backdrop of the cabinet nod to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal is to tour New Zealand next week to seek closer ties in the educational sector.

According to an HRD ministry official, Sibal is expected to tour New Zealand for three … Read more >>>.

Centre to increase enrolment ratio in education

SHILLONG – The central government proposed to increase its gross enrolment ratio (GER) in education sector from the current 12.4 percent to 30 percent by 2020, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said here.

“Education is not only a vehicle of growth but it is also an effective and reliable tool to ensure social justice,” Mukherjee … Original article on : Centre to increase enrolment ratio in education.

New research: urban tutoring program benefits elderly volunteers as well their students

It’s win-win for elderly tutors, grade-school kids

BALTIMORE – For 73-year-old Rosetta Handy, and the second-graders who dote on her, it’s a 50/50 proposition, with winners all around.
“They help me as much as I help them,” said Handy of her volunteer work as a tutor at Belmont Elementary School in a low-income West Baltimore neighborhood. “They … Read more >>>.

In a meeting of loved vs. hated, Duke and Butler find plenty in common

Duke and Butler not as different as you think

INDIANAPOLIS – Yes, it’s a matchup pitting a cute bulldog against a devil, America’s favorite underdog against the team people love to hate.
Dig a little deeper, though, and basketball fans might see two programs, the Butler Bulldogs and Duke Blue Devils, who come from almost the same …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Calif. climate law, Schwarzenegger legacy under assault as groups claim it threatens economy

Calif. climate law under assault in poor economy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Four years ago, California earned accolades for adopting a law that would slash its greenhouse gas emissions and serve as a model for national climate change legislation.
With the state mired in a crippling recession, the law that once looked like a landmark achievement is coming …. Original article  : Calif. climate law, Schwarzenegger legacy under assault as groups claim it threatens economy.

Government audit faults federal mine safety agency for poorly training inspectors

Audit faults federal mine inspector training

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration is being faulted in a new government report for doing a shoddy job keeping its inspectors trained.
Veteran inspectors often aren’t taking mandatory continuing education courses, among other things, U.S. Department of Labor auditors concluded in the report. And at least … Read more »»».

Admission test for Delhi government schools opposed

NEW DELHI – Provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which came into effect from April 1, will be violated if Delhi government schools go ahead with their plan to hold an admission test for class 6 students, an advocate has alleged.

The advocate has written to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit raising the …. Original article  : Admission test for Delhi government schools opposed.

Ailing mom sees Butler’s Vanzant play in NCAA title game in person

Ailing mom sees son play in title game
INDIANAPOLIS – Lisa Litton was too excited to sit in her assigned seat Monday night.

So she stood in front of her seat, smiling and covering her mouth with her hands in disbelief that she was finally here, about to watch Shawn Vanzant, a junior guard for Butler, in … Read more >>>.

The downside of playing a hometown Final Four: No break from class for some Bulldogs

For Butler, classes come before title game

INDIANAPOLIS – Lisa Litton was too excited to sit in her assigned seat Monday night.
So she stood in front of her seat, smiling and covering her mouth with her hands in disbelief that she was finally here, about to watch Shawn Vanzant, a junior guard for Butler, in person.
The …. Read the original article  : The downside of playing a hometown Final Four: No break from class for some Bulldogs.

Mass. insurers sue to block decision by state regulators to reject proposed rate hikes

Mass. insurers sue to block rate hike decision

BOSTON – The top health insurers in Massachusetts on Monday filed a lawsuit against state insurance regulators, arguing a premium rate cap imposed by the Patrick administration on small business health plans was arbitrary, politically motivated and could lead to losses in the “hundreds of millions of dollars.”
The …. Read the original article  : Mass. insurers sue to block decision by state regulators to reject proposed rate hikes.

2 judges, top Justice Department lawyer are leading candidates for next high court opening

Supreme Court prospects are Kagan, Wood, Garland
WASHINGTON – Two experienced federal judges and the Obama administration’s top Supreme Court lawyer are widely considered the leading candidates for the next high court opening if Justice John Paul Stevens retires this year.
Stevens, 89, is expected to decide soon whether to step down after … Original article on : 2 judges, top Justice Department lawyer are leading candidates for next high court opening.

Doctors now face board-specialty ‘expiration dates’ to make sure skills haven’t gone stale

Doctors face board specialty ‘expiration dates’

ATLANTA – The next time you’re at the doctor’s office, take a peek at those certificates hanging on the wall. Like gallons of milk, some of them are expiring.
For the first time since leaving medical school, many doctors are having to take tests to renew board certification in their fields …. Source  : Doctors now face board-specialty ‘expiration dates’ to make sure skills haven’t gone stale.

University Of Hyderabad Declares Admission Dates

HYDERABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- University Of Hyderabad has finally issued their admission notice and all associated details for the upcoming admission year of 2010-2011 session. In accordance to the notification which has been released by the University Of Hyderabad, all the selection exams shall be conducted starting from June 1 and shall continue until June … Original source on Gaea Times at : University Of Hyderabad Declares Admission Dates.

MBA CET 2010 Results Declared

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The MBA CET 2010 results have been announced today, Apr 5, at about 5 in the afternoon, as had been declared by the official website of the institute. The CET, or the Common Entrance Examinations, are held each year, and grant those who manage to make through admission to the leading …. Original article  : MBA CET 2010 Results Declared.

India asks for more trade ties with Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, April 5 (IANS/WAM) India Monday asked Abu Dhabi to increase trade between the two countries and allow the India-based International Accounting Institute to set up a branch in Abu Dhabi.

An Indian delegation led by Minister of State for Corporate and Minority Affairs Salman Khurshid met Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India asks for more trade ties with Abu Dhabi.

Now, Bihar’s Super 30 free coaching model in other states

PATNA – Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh want to emulate Bihar’s popular free coaching centre ‘Super 30′, which has helped students from economically backward classes crack the highly competitive Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE), the institute’s director said Monday.

“I have got offers from the governments of Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh for replication of …. Original source  : Now, Bihar’s Super 30 free coaching model in other states.

Student exchanges between Japan, 12 Indian institutes

NEW DELHI – Japanese educational institutions will start student exchange programme with at least 12 educational institutes including Indian Institutes of Technology and other universities.

Yuichiro Anzai, a former president of Keio University and a leading figure in the Japanese academic arena, is touring India between April 6-10 to discuss and exchange views with Uday B. …. Source  : Student exchanges between Japan, 12 Indian institutes.

Madonna visits Malawi for a charity tour and to lay the first brick at her girls academy

Madonna visits Malawi for a charity tour
LILONGWE, Malawi – Madonna has arrived in Malawi ahead of her weeklong charity tour.

According to an official program released by the pop star’s charity, Raising Malawi, Madonna is scheduled Monday to visit the Millennium Village, a United Nations initiative in the central border district west of Lilongwe.
Madonna will be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Madonna visits Malawi for a charity tour and to lay the first brick at her girls academy.

Paucity of funds, teachers impacting higher education: CAG

AGARTALA – Allocation of inadequate funds and dearth of teaching staff have impacted higher education in Tripura, a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said.

In its latest report, the CAG said that an absence of an effective monitoring mechanism also prevented ensuring quality education to students in the northeastern state.
“The … Read more »»».

Afghan girls learn Spanish from troops

Madrid, April 5 (IANS/EFE) Students of a girls’ school in Afghanistan have been learning Spanish from a contingent of Spanish troops deployed in the war-torn country under the NATO-led reconstruction force.

Spain’s Provincial Reconstruction Team in the northwestern Afghan city of Qala i Naw began teaching Spanish at one of the three girls’ school in that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

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 »».

Change in lottery bill slipped past director; commission trims $11M from scholarship budget

Ark. lottery budget revised after law change found

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas’ lottery director said Wednesday he wasn’t aware that the Legislature changed how money from unclaimed prizes is to be managed – a move that required lottery officials to revise their 2011 budget.
The revised lottery budget allocates $11 million less for scholarships and overall … Read more >>.

Calif. lawmaker says university’s silence about Palin fundraising speech violates state law

Calif. lawmaker: Silence on Palin visit unlawful

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A California lawmaker said Wednesday that a state university is breaking the law by failing to disclose correspondence about an upcoming fundraiser appearance by Sarah Palin.
Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, filed a public records request with California State University, Stanislaus last week, requesting any documents related … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Calif. lawmaker says university’s silence about Palin fundraising speech violates state law.

Megan Fox and boyfriend protest school budget cuts with online video on FunnyorDie.com

Megan Fox protests school budget cuts with comedy

LOS ANGELES – Megan Fox and her sometime boyfriend, actor Brian Austin Green, are protesting California school budget cuts in a new video online.
In a video posted Wednesday on the comic Web site FunnyorDie.com, Fox urges viewers to “call, write and annoy the governor until he cries for … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Megan Fox and boyfriend protest school budget cuts with online video on FunnyorDie.com.

Hundreds could be denied mental health services under cut by Mo. Senate committee

Mo. Senate panel approves cuts to mental health

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Hundreds of Missouri residents could be denied mental health services under spending cuts approved Wednesday by a Senate committee trying to close a projected shortfall in next year’s budget.
The Senate Appropriations Committee endorsed a 10 percent reduction in state aid for alcohol and drug …. Source article  : Hundreds could be denied mental health services under cut by Mo. Senate committee.

Body found in lake near Cornell campus; police believe it is 6th suicide victim

Police believe body is Cornell U. suicide victim

ITHACA, N.Y. – Police in Ithaca, N.Y., say they believe they have found the body of a student who was among a rash of recent suicides at Cornell University.
Police say a body spotted Wednesday by a boater on Cayuga Lake has been tentatively identified as Matthew Zika, a …. Original article  : Body found in lake near Cornell campus; police believe it is 6th suicide victim.

Wisconsin lawmakers back tax credits for economic development projects, key industries

Democrats back tax credits for companies, farmers

MADISON, Wis. – Democrats who control the Legislature pushed Wednesday for an election-year package of tax credits for economic development projects and key Wisconsin industries like dairy farming and food processing.
The Legislature’s budget committee approved several bills written by Assembly Democrats, part of a push to show they are …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Wisconsin lawmakers back tax credits for economic development projects, key industries.

Connecticut championships becoming routine for fans, who take winning in stride

UConn fans take NCAA title in stride
HARTFORD, Conn. – It isn’t that UConn fans aren’t excited about the team’s seventh national championship, but for many, the novelty has worn off.

There were no big bonfires or impromptu parades on campus Tuesday night after the Huskies beat Stanford, 53-47 for their second consecutive undefeated season. Only about …. Read the original article  : Connecticut championships becoming routine for fans, who take winning in stride.

Gul Panag teaches hygiene to Delhi school kids

NEW DELHI – Bollywood actress Gul Panag Wednesday taught correct ways of personal health and hygiene to children from 10 Delhi schools on the occasion of World Health Day.

Calling upon school kids to develop good hygiene habits to prevent water and sanitation related diseases, Gul said: “It is not an ordinary event because thousands of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Gul Panag teaches hygiene to Delhi school kids.

Haryana asks schools to keep 25 percent seats for poor

CHANDIGARH – The Haryana government has asked all the recognised private schools in the state to reserve 25 percent of their seats for economically weaker sections, an official said here Wednesday.

The reservation would be made available to the students from the academic session 2010-11.
“Private schools have been asked to send compliance report …. Read the original article  : Haryana asks schools to keep 25 percent seats for poor.

Who succeeds Iraq’s top Shiite cleric is as much about foreign meddling, money as about piety

Who succeeds top Iraqi cleric not just about piety

NAJAF, Iraq – Behind the scenes in this holy city, Shiite clerics are quietly intriguing over who will succeed the sect’s most revered and politically influential leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, in a tussle that circles around money and foreign meddling as much as knowledge and piety.
The … Original source on Gaea Times at : Who succeeds Iraq’s top Shiite cleric is as much about foreign meddling, money as about piety.

Bitten by learning bug, teacher clears 58 subjects in board exams

ALLAHABAD – His passion for learning seems unending. This headmaster of a government school has been appearing in class 10 and 12 board exams for the past over 20 years, clearing them every time with new subjects.

Ram Lakhan Yadav, 53, has appeared as a private candidate and successfully cleared class 10 and 12 board exams …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bitten by learning bug, teacher clears 58 subjects in board exams.

N. Dakota high court, board decisions end Fighting Sioux nickname after 4-year legal battle

North Dakota decisions end Fighting Sioux nickname

MAYVILLE, N.D. – The Fighting Sioux nickname is gone for good at the University of North Dakota.
On Thursday, decisions by North Dakota’s Supreme Court and Board of Higher Education led to the retirement of the long-disputed nickname.
The court ruled that the board had the authority to dump the nickname … Read : N. Dakota high court, board decisions end Fighting Sioux nickname after 4-year legal battle.

Police: 8-year-old girl in south Alabama struck, killed by her school bus

Ala. girl struck, killed by her school bus

FLORALA, Ala. – An 8-year-old girl has been struck and killed by her school bus in south Alabama after she stepped off the vehicle.
Florala police chief Sonny Bedsole said the accident happened about 3 p.m. Thursday in the town on the Florida state line. He said the girl …. Source  : Police: 8-year-old girl in south Alabama struck, killed by her school bus.

Mo. Senate panel cuts more than $500M from proposed budget; eliminates extra pay for teachers

Mo. Senate panel cuts $500M from proposed budget

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Senate committee declared Thursday that it has sliced more than $500 million from Missouri’s proposed budget for next year – meeting a target set by Gov. Jay Nixon to bring it in balance.
The Senate Appropriations Committee wrapped up its work after making hundreds … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mo. Senate panel cuts more than $500M from proposed budget; eliminates extra pay for teachers.

Lawmakers push to pay teachers more if students perform better as states vie for federal funds

States push to pay teachers based on performance

ATLANTA – For parents and politicians hungry for better schools, the idea of paying teachers more if their students perform better can seem as basic as adding two and two or spelling “cat.”
Yet just a handful of schools and districts around the country use such strategies. In some … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lawmakers push to pay teachers more if students perform better as states vie for federal funds.

Not guilty pleas expected for 3 girls in Mass. school bullying case that ended in suicide

3 girls face arraignment in Mass. bullying case

HADLEY, Mass. – Lawyers for three teenage girls charged in the bullying of a 15-year-old girl who committed suicide are expected to enter not guilty pleas on their behalf.
Sixteen-year-olds Ashley Longe, Sharon Chanon Velazquez and Flannery Mullins are charged with civil rights and stalking counts in the case … Read more »».

Spoiled by success? UConn women’s latest national title spawns smaller celebrations

Ho Hum? UConn’s latest title spawns smaller party

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – A crowd greeted the champs at the airport and another waited inside the home arena of a UConn women’s basketball team that hasn’t lost a game in more than two years.
But this was no delirious victory rally – 90 percent of the seats were …. Read the original article  : Spoiled by success? UConn women’s latest national title spawns smaller celebrations.

Mixed feelings at University of North Dakota over end to longtime Fighting Sioux nickname

N. Dakota campus resigned to ‘Sioux country’ end

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The last college to challenge an NCAA edict against American Indian mascots and images began Friday to pick up the pieces from a four-year legal battle that ended quietly with a North Dakota Supreme Court decision.
The ruling supported a Board of Higher Education decision … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mixed feelings at University of North Dakota over end to longtime Fighting Sioux nickname.

Teachers union says memo hinting NJ gov. should die was meant as a joke, but he’s not laughing

Memo hints at NJ gov’s death; union apologizes

TRENTON, N.J. – A teacher union’s memo hinting that New Jersey’s governor should die has escalated a war of words in a state already squabbling about public schools and how much they cost.
The memo from the Bergen County Education Association to its locals reads in part: “Dear Lord … Original source on Gaea Times at : Teachers union says memo hinting NJ gov. should die was meant as a joke, but he’s not laughing.

As Obama seeks to boost number of US college graduates, 1 man helps show the way

Ed leader lifts community colleges into limelight
MIAMI – Eduardo Padron sat in his high school counselor’s office, ready to discuss his future and fulfill the promise he had made his mother before boarding a plane and leaving Cuba.
But the counselor told Padron he wasn’t college material. You should apply … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : As Obama seeks to boost number of US college graduates, 1 man helps show the way.

Documents: Bullied Mass. teen sought help from school official before committing suicide

Documents: Bullied teen sought help from school

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – Documents show the Massachusetts girl who committed suicide after what prosecutors call relentless bullying sought help from a school administrator a week before her death.
The documents released this week also show 15-year-old Phoebe Prince endured a day of taunts and verbal abuse at South Hadley High …. Read the original article  : Documents: Bullied Mass. teen sought help from school official before committing suicide.

Officials from British Columbia set up zip line along San Francisco waterfront

British Columbia officials set up zip line in SF

SAN FRANCISCO – A zip line that lets riders soar hundreds of feet through the air along San Francisco’s waterfront is attracting big crowds, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
The 600-foot line over Justin Herman Plaza opened Thursday and will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Teachers union memo jokes about NJ governor dying, politician says it’s no laughing matter

Teachers union memo jokes about NJ governor dying

HACKENSACK, N.J. – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie isn’t laughing about a teachers union’s memo that jokes about his death.
The memo is the latest salvo in a war of words between Christie and the union over wage and benefits concessions.
The Record of Bergen County obtained the Bergen County … Original source on Gaea Times at : Teachers union memo jokes about NJ governor dying, politician says it’s no laughing matter.

Wis. teachers, parents befuddled by DA’s warning about teaching proper contraceptive use

DA’s sex ed warning befuddles Wis. teachers, kids

MAUSTON, Wis. – Health teachers, parents and students say they’re confused by a Wisconsin prosecutor’s warning that teachers who adhere to new state guidelines for teaching sex education could end up breaking the law.
Juneau County District Attorney Scott Southworth warned school districts in his county last month that …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Wis. teachers, parents befuddled by DA’s warning about teaching proper contraceptive use.

IIM-Calcutta Increases Course Fees

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- All those students who are seeking admission in the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) would now have to pay 4.5 lakh more as the educational institute has decided to increase its course fees. The rise in the fees in the postgraduate diploma management courses has been successful in grabbing …. Original source  : IIM-Calcutta Increases Course Fees.

Queen’s English now becomes craze among students in Bihar

With English becoming mandatory for grabbing a job in the era of multi-national companies, learning Queen’s Language has now become a fad among the students in Bihar.

In the present era of corporate world, multinational companies are opening branch offices across India.
These companies have made it mandatory for candidates to have the knowledge of English …. Source  : Queen’s English now becomes craze among students in Bihar.

UGC NET Result December 2009 Exam to be Announced Today

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — University Grants Commission (UGC) is all set to declare its NET Examination Results held in December 2009.
UGC conduct NET (National Eligibility Test) twice a year. June exam result is declared in October and December exam result declared in April every year.
Here I want to give you a brief intro … Original article on : UGC NET Result December 2009 Exam to be Announced Today.

IIT JEE 2010 Cut Off Mark, Rank Prediction

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — IIT Joint Entrance Examination is conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, one of the most prestigious educational institutions of India. IIT JEE 2010 was held on April 11, 2010. Post exam speculations about the cut off marks and possible ranks have been started in several websites. Aspiring candidates are eagerly …. Original article  : IIT JEE 2010 Cut Off Mark, Rank Prediction.

39 languages spoken in one British school

LONDON – A British school is finding it difficult to cope with 39 different languages spoken by its pupils and it is now looking for multi-lingual volunteers, a media report said Tuesday.

Endeavour High School in Hull has seen a significant rise in pupils who do not speak English as their first language, Daily Express reported. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 39 languages spoken in one British school.

Conservatives looking for tea party support in Supreme Court nomination battle with Obama

Groups look for tea party support on nomination
WASHINGTON – Conservative groups preparing to fight President Barack Obama over his next Supreme Court nomination are trying to recruit tea party activists to their cause, hoping their enthusiasm will help them beat back any nominee that could be too liberal for their taste.
Bringing in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Conservatives looking for tea party support in Supreme Court nomination battle with Obama.

Thailand promotes tourism through quiz

CHANDIGARH – Thailand will conduct a quiz contest for students and teachers here to attract tourists from this part of northern India to their country.

Besides cash prizes, students attaining top three positions and teachers bagging top two spots will get a free trip to Thailand.
“Indian tourists are very important for Thailand. Over 614,000 Indians …. Source  : Thailand promotes tourism through quiz.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair set up at Columbia varsity

WASHINGTON – Columbia University has instituted a Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair at its law school and two Professor Jagdish Bhagwati scholarships with support from the Indian government.

The chair, at the Columbia University Law School in honour of Ambedkar, one of the university’s alumni, has been instituted to mark the 120th birth anniversary of the chief [..] Read the original article: here.

Wake Forest talks with Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik about coaching vacancy

Wake talks with Buffs’ Bzdelik about coaching job

RALEIGH, N.C. – Wake Forest is talking to Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik about its coaching vacancy.
A Wake Forest spokesman told The Associated Press that Bzdelik arrived on campus in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Monday and would be interviewing for the job through Tuesday.
Colorado athletic director Mike Bohn says he’s monitoring …. Original source  : Wake Forest talks with Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik about coaching vacancy.

NJ governor wants local teachers union head who wrote memo joking about his death to be fired

NJ gov wants teachers union leader fired for memo

TRENTON, N.J. – The president of a state teachers union left a meeting Monday with Gov. Chris Christie after refusing to fire a local president who wrote a memo that joked about the governor’s death, further escalating a rift that began before Christie’s election.
Christie spokesman Mike Drewniak … Read more »»».

AP source: Federal appeals Judge Sidney Thomas on Supreme Court list; 7 names confirmed

Source: Judge Sidney Thomas on Supreme Court list
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s candidates for the Supreme Court include a new name, federal appeals court Judge Sidney Thomas of Montana, and at least six others who were contenders when Obama chose his first high court nominee last … Read more >>>.

2 Providence College basketball players charged with attacking fellow student

2 Providence basketball players charged in attack

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Two Providence College basketball players have been charged with assault after what police and school officials say was an unprovoked attack on a fellow student.
Freshmen Johnnie Lacy and James Still were arraigned Monday and released on $1,000 bail after the alleged attack earlier in the morning. …. Read the original article  : 2 Providence College basketball players charged with attacking fellow student.

India needs educated citizens in knowledge century: President

NABHA – President Pratibha Devisingh Patil Monday exhorted students to contribute to nation-building through their talent and knowledge, saying India will certainly emerge a stronger country when the youth determinedly work for it.

“When the 540 million youth of the country are educated and they determinedly work for the country, India will certainly emerge …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

A farmer’s wife, mother of four and a student… at 43

UDAIPUR – Like any other farmer’s wife, 43-year-old Bhanwari Devi Prajapat works hard to make both ends meet but unlike most she dares to dream. The mother of four wants to become a teacher and recently appeared for the Class 10 board examinations for the third time.

They say it’s never too late to learn. But … Read more »»».

Punjab B-school gets approval to use GRE score

CHANDIGARH – Punjab-based Aryans Business School (ABS) has become the first private business school in the region to get approval from the US-based Education Testing Service (ETS) to use Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score for admitting students.

In India, around 15 business schools and universities, including some IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) and the ISB (Indian …. Read the original article  : Punjab B-school gets approval to use GRE score.

Kapil Sibal on New Zealand visit

HAMILTON – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal arrived in New Zealand Sunday on a three-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the education sector.

During the visit, Sibal, who is championing a series of education reforms in the Indian education system, is expected to strengthen and broaden cooperation with New Zealand in the education …. Original source  : Kapil Sibal on New Zealand visit.

472,000 students appear for IIT joint entrance exam

NEW DELHI – At least 472,000 students appeared for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) joint entrance examination (JEE), seeking a berth in over 15 top engineering colleges across the country.

“As many as 4.72 lakh students are giving the JEE as against 3.98 lakh students last year,” T.S. Natarajan, Organising Chairman of the JEE 2010 … Read more »»».

Distinguished scientist KC Dash passes away

CHENNAI – Distinguished scientist and former head of the Department of Chemistry in the Bhubaneswar-based Utkal University, Prof Kailash Chandra Dash, has died in Chennai following cardiac arrest, according to family sources.

Dash was 67 and is survived by his wife, Pratibha and son, Debasish, who were at his bedside when the end came Saturday … Read : Distinguished scientist KC Dash passes away.

Government’s adult education going online via TCS

NEW DELHI – India’s adult education programme will not just be a chalk and black board scheme as the government has roped in software services and consulting company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to teach illiterates through the click and portal medium too.

“We have already had discussions with TCS on this and they are almost ready …. Original article  : Government’s adult education going online via TCS.

Kapil Sibal arrives in New Zealand

HAMILTON – India’s Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal arrived in New Zealand Sunday on a three-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the education sector.

Sibal, who is championing a series of education reforms in the Indian education system, is expected to broaden collaboration with New Zealand in the education sector, including cooperation in … Read more »».

BJP condemns ‘celebrations’ over Maoist massacre

NEW DELHI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday condemned what it said were celebrations by some Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student over the massacre of security personnel by Maoists in Chhatisgarh. The varsity denied any such incident took place.

BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra told IANS: “Yesterday (Friday) a group of students celebrated the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : BJP condemns ‘celebrations’ over Maoist massacre.

No plans to dilute powers of regulators: Pranab

KOLKATA – Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said the government would not dilute the powers of the regulators, who are doing a good job in the current economic situation.

Referring to the government decision to set up an apex Financial Stability and Development Council “for monitoring macro-prudential-level supervision of the economy including functions of large financial … Original source on Gaea Times at : No plans to dilute powers of regulators: Pranab.

Discarded Palin contract sparks investigation of Calif. university foundation

Discarded Palin contract sparks investigation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A document fished out of a California state university trash bin last week has prompted a state investigation into the university’s foundation arm and its refusal to disclose details related to Sarah Palin’s upcoming speech at the school.
On Tuesday, California Attorney General Jerry Brown said his office would …. Original source  : Discarded Palin contract sparks investigation of Calif. university foundation.

Fashion classes for women at Chinese university

BEIJING – A university in China has launched fashion awareness classes for women students in a bid to help them improve their appearance and boost their confidence, according to a media report.

Nankai University in Tianjin province has launched a “female studies” class, because it says women are spending too much time in the laboratory and …. Source article  : Fashion classes for women at Chinese university.

India, New Zealand strengthen educational ties

AUCKLAND – India and New Zealand have signed an agreement to strengthen and broaden their ties in the field of education during the April 11-13 visit by Indian Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal.

New Zealand Education Minister Anne Tolley and Sibal signed the agreement to strengthen and broaden New Zealand’s education engagement with India, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India, New Zealand strengthen educational ties.

Wake Forest tabs Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik as new basketball coach

Wake to hire Buffs’ Bzdelik as coach
RALEIGH, N.C. – Wake Forest has hired Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik as the Demon Deacons’ new men’s basketball coach.

Colorado athletic director Mike Bohn told The Associated Press that Bzdelik confirmed Tuesday night he was taking the position.
The school has called a 10 a.m EDT news conference to introduce its new … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wake Forest tabs Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik as new basketball coach.

Calif. attorney general to investigate tactics of foundation that hired Palin to speak

Calif. to investigate group behind Palin speech
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Tuesday his office had launched an investigation into the finances of a state university foundation and the alleged dumping of documents related to Sarah Palin’s upcoming speech at the school.
Brown also intends to look into whether the California … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Calif. attorney general to investigate tactics of foundation that hired Palin to speak.

Mexico’s House OKs law mandating schools hold daily exercise for kids, and not sell junk food

Mexico’s House OKs anti-obesity plan for schools

MEXICO CITY – The lower house of Mexico’s Congress has approved a law that would require daily exercise for school children to combat rapidly growing obesity rates. Schools currently have only one day of physical education a week.
The legislation also would restrict schools from selling junk food to students.
The [..] Read the original article: here.

NCAA investigators meet with West Virginia football program over potential rules violations

NCAA investigators visit West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – NCAA investigators have met with West Virginia officials regarding possible rules violations within the football program.

WVU athletics spokesman Michael Fragale said Tuesday the university is cooperating with the NCAA during the investigation. He declined to say what prompted the investigators’ visit or when it took place.
“West Virginia University [..] Read the original article: here.

Person familiar with the deal: Wake Forest tabs Colorado’s Bzdelik as new basketball coach

AP source: Wake to name Buffs’ Bzdelik coach

RALEIGH, N.C. – Wake Forest has selected Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik as the Demon Deacons’ new men’s basketball coach, a person familiar with the deal said Tuesday.
Bzdelik has been in Winston-Salem since Monday, the person told The Associated Press, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the formal announcement … Read more »».

With doctor shortage, ‘Dr. Nurses’ seek bigger role in primary care; 28 states consider

Doctor shortage? 28 states may expand nurses’ role

CHICAGO – A nurse may soon be your doctor.
With a looming shortage of primary care doctors, 28 states are considering expanding the authority of nurse practitioners. These nurses with advanced degrees want the right to practice without a doctor’s watchful eye and to prescribe narcotics. And if they …. Source  : With doctor shortage, ‘Dr. Nurses’ seek bigger role in primary care; 28 states consider.

USCarolina’s board, already lacking diversity, is in danger of losing lone black member

USCarolina in danger of losing lone black trustee

COLUMBIA, S.C. – As legislators weigh whether to vote out the lone minority trustee at the University of South Carolina, an Associated Press analysis shows the school’s governing board is already less diverse than others in the Southeastern Conference.
Trustee Leah Moody, who is black, was temporarily appointed to … Read more »»».

Calif. university students find portion of Palin speech contract in campus Dumpster

Calif. students find Palin contract in trash
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sarah Palin will get first-class airfare for two and three rooms at a luxury hotel when she gives a speech in June for a university foundation.
And organizers better not forget to stock her lectern with two water bottles and bendable straws.
The details of Palin’s …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Calif. university students find portion of Palin speech contract in campus Dumpster.

Sue yourself? Conn. secretary of the state does to seek high-profile attorney general job

Sue yourself? Conn. official does to get on ballot

HARTFORD, Conn. – As Connecticut’s secretary of the state, Susan Bysiewicz has spent 11 years explaining and defending election laws to candidates.
But now, as a Democratic candidate for state attorney general, Bysiewicz finds herself in strange territory: as plaintiff in a lawsuit against her own office, challenging [..] Read the original article: here.

General Motors expands board to 13 with appointment of UCLA medical school prof

GM names Calif. medical school professor to board

DETROIT – A California psychiatry professor has been appointed as the 13th board member at General Motors Co., the automaker said Tuesday.
The company said Dr. Cynthia Telles, who joins the expanded board, has been a faculty member at the University of California, Los Angeles medical school psychiatry department [..] Read the original article: here.

India needs you, Pranab Mukherjee tells students

NEW DELHI – Reiterating that the India will return to a nine percent growth soon, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday urged the student community to serve at home and not leave the country for greener pastures.

While abundant opportunities await the graduating students, as you begin your careers, you should also remember that the country needs … Read more »».

Obama invites Senate leaders of both parties to talk over Supreme Court vacancy

Obama, senators to talk over Supreme Court vacancy
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has invited Senate leaders of both parties to the White House next week to discuss the upcoming opening on the Supreme Court.
The meeting will be on the morning of April 21.
Obama has invited Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.; Senate Minority …. Original article  : Obama invites Senate leaders of both parties to talk over Supreme Court vacancy.

Patti LaBelle to get honorary degree from Temple University in her native Philadelphia

Patti LaBelle to get honorary degree in Philly

PHILADELPHIA – Veteran R&B diva Patti LaBelle is getting an honorary degree from Temple University in her hometown of Philadelphia.
The university will present LaBelle with the doctorate in humane letters at its May 13 commencement ceremony.
LaBelle’s singing career has spanned more than four decades and includes several hit …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Clemson hires Wright State’s Brad Brownell as basketball coach to succeed Oliver Purnell

Clemson selects Brad Brownell as basketball coach

CLEMSON, S.C. – New Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell says he was instantly drawn to the job as soon as he heard Oliver Purnell was leaving for DePaul.
Brownell said Tuesday he hopes to build on Purnell’s success, which includes trips to the NCAA tournament the past three seasons. Brownell … Read more >>>.

Clemson hires Brad Brownell of Wright State as basketball coach

Clemson hires Brownell as men’s basketball coach

CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson has hired Brad Brownell of Wright State as its men’s basketball coach.
Brownell replaces Oliver Purnell, who left after seven seasons to become the coach at DePaul.
Clemson spokesman Tim Bourrett says Brownell will be introduced Tuesday afternoon at a news conference at the school.
Brownell went 84-45 …. Source article  : Clemson hires Brad Brownell of Wright State as basketball coach.

First French education fair in UAE

Abu Dhabi, April 13 (IANS/WAM) France will organise an education fair in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to highlight the education opportunities in that country.

The fair will be held at HCT Men’s College here April 18.
The event, organised by the French embassy and Agence CampusFrance, will be attended by over 20 French higher education … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : First French education fair in UAE.

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.

Army Corps finds new WWI chemical buried near American University, halts digging in DC yard

Army Corps finds new WWI chemical in DC yard

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has uncovered what could be a fourth major disposal area for World War I-era munitions and chemical weapons in the nation’s capital.
Digging was suspended April 8 as a precaution at the site in the pricey Spring Valley neighborhood near …. Source article  : Army Corps finds new WWI chemical buried near American University, halts digging in DC yard.

Malaysian state grants $5.2 million for Tamil schools

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Selangor state has set aside an additional $5.2 million for the development of 97 Tamil schools in the next five years, executive councillor Xavier Jaya??kumar announced Friday.

Twelve new kindergartens would also be built within Tamil schools this year, Tamil daily Makkal Osai quoted Jayakumar, himself an ethnic Indian, as saying.
He … Read more »».

Rajasthan PMT 2010 Exam, RPMT Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Schedule

JAIPUR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — RPMT a.k.a Rajasthan Pre-Medical Test is the entrance exam for admission to M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. & A.H courses in various medical, dental and veterinary institutes in Rajasthan. This is the threshold to get admission to the renowned medical/dental/veterinary institutes in Rajasthan.
There are almost 15 reputed institutes in the states of Rajasthan to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rajasthan PMT 2010 Exam, RPMT Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Schedule.

Primary schools in China refuse to employ non-mothers

BEIJING – Primary schools in China are employing only those childhood education graduates who are mothers, a media report said Friday.

Early education centres and nursery schools in Jilin province have said new college graduates, despite having learned the theory on early education, lack deep understanding of childcare, and employing them would be irresponsible, Global Times … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Primary schools in China refuse to employ non-mothers.

On home turf of his astronaut critics, Obama to make pitch for changes in direction of NASA

Obama: America’s still got adventures in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the launch pads where U.S. space voyages begin, President Barack Obama will try to reassure workers that America’s space adventures sail on despite the coming end of space shuttle flights.
And Obama on Thursday will also try to explain why he … Read : On home turf of his astronaut critics, Obama to make pitch for changes in direction of NASA.

Mo. lawmakers uphold deal to freeze college tuition, plan to pay for it requires insurance tax

Mo. suggests insurance tax to freeze tuition

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Managed-care health insurers could face a tax increase as part of a plan to preserve an agreement that freezes tuition at public colleges and universities.
The tax plan could net about $20 million for the state, which legislators used as a justification this week for lessening …. Source  : Mo. lawmakers uphold deal to freeze college tuition, plan to pay for it requires insurance tax.

Bihar’s Super 30 demands re-conduct of IIT-JEE

PATNA – Super 30, a city-based free coaching centre for the economically poor, has demanded the re-conduct of the Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE) following blunders in Hindi version which they say will severely hamper chances of those who attempted the question paper in that language.

Anand Kumar, director-cum-founder of Super 30, told IANS: …. Source  : Bihar’s Super 30 demands re-conduct of IIT-JEE.

Seven year old moves court after denial of admission

NEW DELHI – Denied admission to the Kendriya Vidyalaya for being “overage”, a seven year old boy approached the Delhi High Court Thursday questioning the admission criteria of the central government school under the right to education law.

In his petition, Aman Kumar Chaudhary said that the school denied him admission on the basis of … Read more : Seven year old moves court after denial of admission.

1st Mass. school board meeting since bullying charges were filed turns heated

Mass. meeting in wake of bullying case gets heated

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. – A school committee meeting for a Massachusetts district embroiled in a bullying controversy turned heated.
Wednesday night’s meeting in South Hadley was the first since six high school students were charged with bullying a girl who eventually killed herself.
Police had to intervene several times … Read more : 1st Mass. school board meeting since bullying charges were filed turns heated.

Haryana to have three new medical colleges

CHANDIGARH – Three new medical colleges, including one in memory of Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-origin woman in space, will be opened in Haryana to provide better health care to people in the state.

Haryana’s Health and Education Minister Geeta Bhukkal said new medical colleges will be opened at Mewat, Khanpur Kalan and Karnal.
The … Read more »».

NYC to stop having teachers accused of misconduct spend their days in ‘rubber rooms’

NYC to stop paying teachers to do nothing
NEW YORK – The city will end the practice of paying teachers to play Scrabble, read or surf the Internet in reassignment centers nicknamed “rubber rooms” as they await disciplinary hearings, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the teachers union announced Thursday.

The deal will close the centers, where hundreds of …. Read the original article  : NYC to stop having teachers accused of misconduct spend their days in ‘rubber rooms’.

Punjab to educate 65,000 children under RTE

CHANDIGARH – At a time when non-Congress governments in some states are opposing the central government’s initiative for the Right to Education (RTE) Act, the Akali Dal-led government in Punjab Thursday announced that it will cover over 65,000 children in the age group 6-14 years within three years under the new law.

Describing the revolutionary and … Read more : Punjab to educate 65,000 children under RTE.

Rights group: Senegal must clamp down on abusive Islamic schools that force children to beg

Senegal criticized for abusive Islamic schools

DAKAR, Senegal – A leading international rights group called on Senegal’s government Thursday to clamp down on Islamic schools whose leaders are subjecting tens of thousands of children to forced begging and daily beatings in conditions it says are “akin to slavery.”
Powerful religious leaders known as “marabouts” hold enormous political …. Source  : Rights group: Senegal must clamp down on abusive Islamic schools that force children to beg.

A 2nd garbage patch: Plastic soup resembling Pacific blight found floating in North Atlantic

A 2nd garbage patch: Plastic soup seen in Atlantic

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Researchers are warning of a new blight at sea: a swirl of confetti-like plastic debris stretching over a remote expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.
The floating garbage – hard to spot from the surface and spun together by a vortex of currents – … Original source on Gaea Times at : A 2nd garbage patch: Plastic soup resembling Pacific blight found floating in North Atlantic.

They offer water and education to passersby

ALWAR – In a state parched for water and literacy, it’s a novel idea. The teachers of a government-run school in Alwar town offer to quench the thirst of passersby and then speak to them about enrolling their children.

The Pratap Senior Secondary School has opened a ‘piyao’ or water serving kiosk near the school premises … Read : They offer water and education to passersby.

Duke Energy says Indiana coal-gasification power plant’s cost rises to nearly $2.9 billion

Duke: New Ind. coal plant’s cost up to $2.9B

INDIANAPOLIS – Duke Energy said Friday that the cost of a coal-gasification power plant it is building in southwestern Indiana has risen to nearly $2.9 billion, or about twice the original estimate.
The details are part of Duke’s filing asking the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to allow it … Original source on Gaea Times at : Duke Energy says Indiana coal-gasification power plant’s cost rises to nearly $2.9 billion.

U of Minn., Metro Council reach tentative agreement on Central Corridor light rail line

Agreement reached on light rail line in Minn.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The last hold up to preparations for Minnesota’s second light rail line fell away Friday when the University of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council reached a tentative agreement about sensitive research equipment.
The agreement would allow preparatory work, including building sidewalks, retaining walls and installing [..] Read the original article: here.

Army Corps finds unexpected WWI weapons buried near American University, halts digging in DC

Buried in a DC yard: WWI chemicals, weapons

WASHINGTON – A year ago, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers thought chances of finding any more chemical weapons in the front yard of a home in the nation’s capital were slim. So they removed an airtight protective structure from the World War I munitions cleanup site. Then, … Read : Army Corps finds unexpected WWI weapons buried near American University, halts digging in DC.

Public universities look toward federal government as another source to replace state dollars

Universities looking to federal gov’t for funds

SEATTLE – Public university presidents from across the nation are meeting this month to talk about replacing dwindling state support for their campuses with more dollars from the federal government.
Universities already get some federal funding – most notably for research – but University of Washington President Mark Emmert said …. Original source  : Public universities look toward federal government as another source to replace state dollars.

No money, no problem: Many libraries offer amnesty on fines; some eliminate overdue penalties

Many libraries offer readers ways to avoid fines

SALT LAKE CITY – Twelve-year-old Audrey Conner owed about $7 in fines to the Salt Lake City public library system, but the voracious reader was a little short.
It didn’t matter. Her nearby library branch had an alternative: Kids who can’t pay the fine can do the time. So … Read more »»».

Black fraternity declines to attend ceremony in response to Va. Confederate Month declaration

Va. gov’s office, black fraternity members to meet

RICHMOND, Va. – Members of a black fraternity at the College of William and Mary plan to meet with Gov. Bob McDonnell to discuss the contentious issue of Confederate History Month.
The Williamsburg college’s Alpha Phi Alpha chapter cited McDonnell’s proclamation that April is Confederate History Month in declining …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Black fraternity declines to attend ceremony in response to Va. Confederate Month declaration.

Calif. nonprofit files lawsuit against university seeking documents related to Palin contract

Calif. nonprofit sues to obtain Palin contract

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A California open government group filed a lawsuit Friday against a state university over its refusal to disclose documents related to a planned speech by Sarah Palin.
Californians Aware filed the lawsuit in Stanislaus County Superior Court against California State University, Stanislaus, seeking an order by a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Calif. nonprofit files lawsuit against university seeking documents related to Palin contract.

Chandigarh student acquitted in Boston, seeks to sit in exam

CHANDIGARH – A Panjab University (PU) student, who was accused of molesting a British woman in the US but was acquitted of the charge by a Boston court, is planning to approach Punjab and Haryana High Court if the varsity does not allow him to sit for the examination.

Nitin Jindal, 22, a student of the … Read more : Chandigarh student acquitted in Boston, seeks to sit in exam.

Bills moved to regulate teachers’ education, amend RTE

NEW DELHI – Two bills were Friday introduced in the Rajya Sabha to regulate the quality of teachers and amend the Right to Education (RTE) Act to make it mentally-disabled friendly.

The first bill will seek to clarify the stand of the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993, on qualification of school teachers in the … Original article on : Bills moved to regulate teachers’ education, amend RTE.

Army Corps finds new WWI chemical site buried near American University, halts digging in DC

Army Corps finds new WWI chemical site in DC yard

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has uncovered what could be a fourth major disposal area for World War I-era munitions and chemical weapons in the nation’s capital.
Digging was suspended April 8 as a precaution at the site in the pricey Spring Valley neighborhood … Read more : Army Corps finds new WWI chemical site buried near American University, halts digging in DC.

Family claims district captured thousands of images in laptop spying scandal at Pa. school

Family: Pa. school snared 1,000s of webcam images

PHILADELPHIA – A suburban Philadelphia school district snapped secret webcam pictures of a high school student when he was partially undressed or sleeping in his bed, and captured instant messages he exchanged with friends, the student charged in court papers this week.
The Lower Merion School District concedes its … Original article on : Family claims district captured thousands of images in laptop spying scandal at Pa. school.

The Good Shepherd Academy Triumph

KINGSTON, (GaeaTimes.com)- The Good Shepherd Academy of Kingston witnessed thirteen of their students shine at the Forensics competition. Among the Good Shepherd academy students, Madelyn Charney along with Juliana Pillets earned their recognition at the first place while Anna Thomas and Courtney Kijek were recognized in the second place. The forensic competition had them as … Read more >>.

Sikkim University Convocation 2010

SIKKIM (GaeaTimes.com)- The 226 graduate students from the first batch of Sikkim University got their degrees yesterday at a convocation that was attended by Pratibha Patil, the president of India. The university is the 23rd one in the country to be set up by a Parliament act on 2007. It started operating from … Read more »»».

Famed teacher who inspired film ‘Stand and Deliver’ called ‘genius’ and ’saint’ at LA funeral

Escalante’s ‘genius’ celebrated at East LA funeral

LOS ANGELES – The funeral for “Stand and Deliver” math teacher Jaime Escalante has drawn some 600 family and friends, including Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and actor Edward James Olmos.
Olmos led the Saturday service at East Los Angeles College. He helped make Escalante famous when he played him in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Famed teacher who inspired film ‘Stand and Deliver’ called ‘genius’ and ’saint’ at LA funeral.

Chinese youth having difficulty with handwriting

BEIJING – With increased usage of computers and mobile phones, majority of Chinese youths are now having difficulties in writing notes by hand, a study has said.

With the increased usage of computers, mobile phones and printers, handwriting is gradually being phased out, the report by the China Youth Daily Social Survey Centre said.
Many youths …. Original source  : Chinese youth having difficulty with handwriting.

Abu Dhabi launches scholarship for engineering aspirants

Abu Dhabi, April 18 (IANS/WAM) At least 1,700 meritorious students of grade 12 in Abu Dhabi will participate in a scholarship programme aimed at helping engineering aspirants pursue training in advanced technology.

The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) in collaboration with the Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) Saturday organised the first orientation session of 12th graders …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Abu Dhabi launches scholarship for engineering aspirants.

Schools protect kids with HIV/AIDS from discrimination

San Salvador, April 18 (IANS/EFE) Schools in El Salvador are hiding the identities of HIV-affected children in an effort to “protect” them from discrimination.

Many HIV-affected children are now living in shelters across the country and attend schools in faraway towns to avoid dealing with local people who are aware of their situation.
Parents and teachers …. Source  : Schools protect kids with HIV/AIDS from discrimination.

Heat wave forces Orissa to close schools

BHUBANESWAR – With the mercury hovering around 44 degrees Celsius in many parts of Orissa for over two weeks, the state government Saturday ordered closure of all government and private schools from April 20.

“The impact of the heat wave may be very serious for children returning from school,” a senior official of the department of …. Source article  : Heat wave forces Orissa to close schools.

Vedanta University project gets environmental clearance

BHUBANESWAR – The Rs.150 billion Vedanta University project in Orissa by the Anil Agarwal foundation has got environmental and coastal regulation zone (CRZ) clearances from the central government, a project spokesman said Saturday.

“The union ministry of environment and forests (MOEF) has granted the environment and CRZ clearances to the Vedanta University project,” Sasanka Patnaik told … Read more : Vedanta University project gets environmental clearance.

Child rights NGO gets Rs.600,000 Australian grant

NEW DELHI – Australian High Commissioner Peter Varghese and Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist Saturday visited a children’s home near Alwar in Rajasthan and announced a Rs. 600,000 grant to NGO Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) to help eliminate child labour.

“BBA has been awarded the Australian government’s Human Rights small grant against stiff competition from …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Child rights NGO gets Rs.600,000 Australian grant.

C.K. Prahalad Passes Away

SAN DIEGO (GaeaTimes.com)- C.K. Prahalad, the well known management professor of the University of Michigan, passed away this morning at his residence in San Diego. The eminent management guru from the Ross School of Business was 69 years old when he died following a brief illness.
C.K. Prahalad was born and brought up in India …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : C.K. Prahalad Passes Away.

Supreme Court hears arguments on whether campus Christian group can exclude non-Christians

Court hears arguments on campus Christian group

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court is pondering whether a law school can deny recognition to a Christian student group because it won’t let gays or non-Christians join.
The court hears arguments on that question Monday as the Christian Legal Society tries to get justices to overturn a decision made by … Read more »».

Malaysian Indian school students honoured

KUALA LUMPUR – As many as 137 Malaysian Indian achievers in high school examinations received awards, certificates and gifts from an Indian NGO.

The students who received the best student awards include Prakash Pannersavan who scored 11As, Prethibha Sivadas who had 12As and Sri Vithya Palaniappan with 11As, New Straits Times said Monday.
The students were … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Malaysian Indian school students honoured.

DPS Nerul Witness Parent Protests

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- DPS (Delhi Public School) Nerul has taken a step back with their accident agreement plan which has witnessed a string of protests and criticism coming from the parents. The DPS Nerul agreement read that in case the school buses of DPS Nerul comes across any accident while carrying the children, the … Read more : DPS Nerul Witness Parent Protests.

Missouri coach Mike Anderson rejects Oregon to stay with Tigers, hails incoming recruits

Missouri’s Anderson says no to Oregon overtures

COLUMBIA, Mo. – For the second time in just over one year, Missouri coach Mike Anderson has turned down a hefty raise and the chance to revive a moribund power conference program to remain with the Tigers.
The latest suitor was Oregon, which fired Ernie Kent a month ago after … Read : Missouri coach Mike Anderson rejects Oregon to stay with Tigers, hails incoming recruits.

Gujarat University details available on mobile phone

GANDHINAGAR – Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal Sunday launched in Ahmedabad a state university’s directory – carrying information about colleges and course – that can be accessed on a mobile phone.

With this, the Gujarat University has taken a lead in making available all information pertaining to its colleges and courses as well as related matters on … Read more >>.

UP Police Recruitment 2010 Results

New Delhi (GaeaTimes.com) Uttar Pradesh Police has declared the results of constables recruitment result 2010. Here are the details of where the results can be found.

To know the results online, you may visit the following link. Copy and paste the link in your web browser’s address bar to view the results. It is reported …. Source  : UP Police Recruitment 2010 Results.

Chhattisgarh bans teachers, students from using mobiles

RAIPUR – The Chhattisgarh government has banned teachers and students from using mobile phones in government and private schools, official sources said Tuesday.

“The government has issued an order to ban the use of mobile phones by teachers and students in schools,” sources in the school education department told IANS. The education department has asked officials … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chhattisgarh bans teachers, students from using mobiles.

Survey finds though texting is key to teens’ lives, schools see cell phones as ‘disruptive’

Survey: Teens love cell phones; schools, not quite

NEW YORK – Teenagers have embraced text messaging as their main form of communication, but mobile phones are often a source of tension with parents and schools, a new survey found.
The frequency with which teens text has overtaken every other form of interaction, including instant messaging and talking … Read more >>>.

US Education Department to announce changes in complying with gender equity law in sports

Officials reverse Bush policy on equity compliance

The U.S. Department of Education is repealing a Bush-era policy that some critics argue was a way to avoid complying with federal law in providing equal opportunities for female athletes.
Under the move, schools and colleges must now provide stronger evidence that they offer equal opportunities for athletic participation under … Read : US Education Department to announce changes in complying with gender equity law in sports.

Pa. school district admits taking 56,000 secret webcam photos, screen shots of student laptops

Pa. district took 56,000 images on student laptops

PHILADELPHIA – A suburban school district secretly captured at least 56,000 webcam photographs and screen shots from laptops issued to high school students, its lawyer acknowledged Monday.
“It’s clear there were students who were likely captured in their homes,” said lawyer Henry Hockeimer, who represents the Lower Merion School …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pa. school district admits taking 56,000 secret webcam photos, screen shots of student laptops.

Governor or maniacal dictator? Insults overshadow issues as NJ considers school cuts

In NJ school cut debate, insults overshadow issues

HADDONFIELD, N.J. – They’re the kind of obscenity-laced schoolyard taunts that could get a student suspended.
But the target of this tirade is New Jersey’s Gov. Chris Christie – and the perpetrators are the state’s teachers, irate over his calls for salary freezes and funding cuts for schools.
In Facebook … Read more : Governor or maniacal dictator? Insults overshadow issues as NJ considers school cuts.

Indian MDs, working alongside medicine men, heal and offer role models

Native care blends modern doctoring, medicine men

TUBA CITY, Ariz. – The hospital stands in the midst of a world of traditions: of Hopi clowns dancing around centuries-old villages, of Navajo elders tending their sheep, of customs as ancient as the winds that buffet the mesas and desert lands that stretch to the horizon.
And so, even …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Indian MDs, working alongside medicine men, heal and offer role models.

JPL worker demoted after discussing intelligent design sues for religious discrimination

JPL worker sues over intelligent design demotion

PASADENA, Calif. – A Jet Propulsion Laboratory worker who distributed religious DVDs on the job is suing the JPL for discrimination after he was demoted.
David Coppedge’s lawsuit filed last week in Los Angeles County says he was demoted last April for sharing his views in the workplace. He wants … Read this article on Gaea Times at : JPL worker demoted after discussing intelligent design sues for religious discrimination.

Justices split sharply on whether campus Christian group can exclude non-Christians

Court splits sharply on campus Christian argument

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court seemed to split sharply Monday on whether a law school can deny recognition to a Christian student group that won’t let gays join, a case that could determine whether nondiscrimination policies trump the rights of private organizations to determine who can – and cannot …. Source article  : Justices split sharply on whether campus Christian group can exclude non-Christians.

DynaVox looking to raise about $150 million in initial public offering this week

DynaVox looking to raise about $150M in IPO

SEATTLE – DynaVox Inc., which makes special education software and devices for people who are unable to speak, is looking to raise about $150 million in an initial public offering this week.
DynaVox, based in Pittsburgh, plans to use some of the proceeds from the IPO to buy equity …. Source article  : DynaVox looking to raise about $150 million in initial public offering this week.

Failure to check ragging is negligence: Court

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Monday said that an educational institution’s failure to check ragging amounts to negligence.

While ordering maintenance of decorum in such institutions, Justice G.S. Sistani said: “It has been held that failure to prevent ragging is to be construed as an act of negligence in maintaining discipline in educational institutions …. Read the original article  : here.

Russian children’s rights ombudsman says US adoptions freeze to last for up to 2 months

Russia: US adoptions freeze to last for weeks

MOSCOW – All Russian adoptions to the United States will remain suspended until a new agreement is negotiated, which could take up to two months, the Kremlin’s children’s rights ombudsman said Monday.
Russia froze U.S. adoptions last week after a boy was put on a plane back to Russia [..] Read the original article: here.

Supreme Court to hear arguments on whether campus Christian group can exclude non-Christians

Court to hear arguments on campus Christian group

WASHINGTON – In a case that pits nondiscrimination policies against freedom of religion, the Supreme Court is grappling with whether universities and colleges can deny official recognition to Christian student groups that refuse to let non-Christians and gays join.
The high court was to hear arguments Monday from the …. Original article  : Supreme Court to hear arguments on whether campus Christian group can exclude non-Christians.

SJMSoM Reports Record Placements

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- There is no dearth of management institutes in India these days but not all of them can boast of good placements amidst the times of troubled economy. However, the Shailesh J Mehta School of Management in Mumbai or SJMSoM is an exception as it seems from its placements track records of … Read more : SJMSoM Reports Record Placements.

Non-graduates, graduates at par on happiness index, says study

MELBOURNE – University degrees can’s buy happiness, claims a new study.

Despite having privileged backgrounds and higher earnings, people in their 20s with higher degrees are not happier than the young adults who dropped out of high school at the age of 10, the research shows.
The study observed a group of 13,600 students with nine …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

For 4/20 high holiday, Calif. pot smokers light up in Hummer as others partake around nation

Pot smokers out in nation, proud for high holiday

OAKLAND, Calif. – Stoked by advancing legalization efforts, pot smokers across the country lit up in public parks, outside statehouses and in the posh confines of a Hummer parked outside a pot gardening superstore to observe the movement’s annual high holiday.
Those who weren’t within whiffing distance of … Original article on : For 4/20 high holiday, Calif. pot smokers light up in Hummer as others partake around nation.

New Oriental Education posts 33 percent jump in 3Q profit as course enrollment grows

New Oriental Education posts jump in 3Q profit

NEW YORK – New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. said Tuesday its fiscal third-quarter net income jumped 33 percent as it signed up more students for its language training and test prep courses.
The company’s stock closed up $7.84, or 8.5 percent, to $99.85.
New Oriental, which is based … Read more >>>.

Unhealthy school lunches blamed for making young Americans obese and unfit for military

Report says school food making kids unfit to serve

WASHINGTON – Too fat to fight? Many American children are so overweight from being fed french fries, pizza and other unhealthy foods at school lunchrooms that they cannot handle the physical rigors of being in the military, a group of retired officers say in a new report.
National …. Original source  : Unhealthy school lunches blamed for making young Americans obese and unfit for military.

Report says unhealthy school lunches help make kids obese and unable to join the military

Report links school lunches to national security

WASHINGTON – Too fat to fight? Many American children are so overweight from being fed french fries, pizza and other unhealthy foods at school lunchrooms that they cannot handle the physical rigors of being in the military, a group of retired officers say in a new report.
National security is …. Original source  : Report says unhealthy school lunches help make kids obese and unable to join the military.

Canadian teachers whose mock lap dance was captured on video now out of work

Lap dance teachers now out of work
WINNIPEG, Manitoba – A pair of Canadian high school teachers whose enthusiasm at a pep rally morphed into a mock lap dance that became an Internet sensation are now out of jobs.

Jackie Sneesby, chairwoman of the Winnipeg School Division, said teacher Chrystie Fitchner’s resignation was accepted Monday while the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Canadian teachers whose mock lap dance was captured on video now out of work.

Police: Rockies president Keli McGregor dies in hotel room in Salt Lake City

Police: Rockies president dies in Utah hotel room

DENVER – Colorado Rockies president Keli McGregor, who parlayed a lifelong love of sports into a short stint in the NFL before embarking on a career in the baseball business, was found dead in his hotel room in Salt Lake City on Tuesday.
Detective Rick Wall said two of … Original article on : Police: Rockies president Keli McGregor dies in hotel room in Salt Lake City.

Man-cession? Gains in education help women avert worst of job losses in downturn, for now

Census says women equal to men in advanced degrees

WASHINGTON – Women are now just as likely as men to have completed college and to hold an advanced degree, part of an accelerating trend of educational gains that have shielded women from recent job losses. Yet they continue to lag behind men in pay.
Among adults 25 …. Original article  : Man-cession? Gains in education help women avert worst of job losses in downturn, for now.

FAA proposes fine against Arizona flight school for graduating students not fully trained

FAA proposes fine against AZ flight school

WASHINGTON – Federal aviation officials on Tuesday proposed a $330,000 fine against an Arizona flight school for graduating would-be pilots who hadn’t completed the school’s training program and who had failed final tests.
North-Aire Aviation of Prescott Valley, Ariz., training program didn’t meet federal course regulations, FAA said. The school …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : FAA proposes fine against Arizona flight school for graduating students not fully trained.

Government, school asked to explain admission denial

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court has questioned a Kendriya Vidyalaya and the human resource development (HRD) ministry on a petition filed on behalf of a seven-year-old boy, who was denied admission to class 1 on the ground of being “overage”.

Justice Kailash Gambhir gave time till May 6 to the school and the ministry …. Source  : Government, school asked to explain admission denial.

Man-cession? Education gains help women avert worst of job losses in downturn _ for now

Census: Women equal to men in advanced degrees

WASHINGTON – Women are now just as likely as men to have completed college and are virtually equal in earning advanced degrees, part of an accelerating trend of educational gains that have shielded women from recent job losses.
Among adults 25 and older, 29 percent of all women in … Read more »».

TISS Mumbai Conference On April 21-22

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- TISS Mumbai (Tata Institute of Social Sciences) Maharashtra has announced that it shall conduct the TISS Mumbai Third JTCDM International Roundtable on ‘Humanitarian Logistics: Scope and Challenges’ on the pre-scheduled dates of April 21 & April 22. Reportedly, TISS Mumbai and its roundtable conference is a major step of … Read more >>>.

UN agencies hail India’s education act notification

NEW DELHI – United Nations agencies Tuesday congratulated the Indian government on the notification of the Right to Education (RTE) Act which aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children aged six-14 years.

“As the world celebrates Global Action Week on Education from April 20 to 26, UNESCO, ILO and UNICEF in India welcome … Read more : UN agencies hail India’s education act notification.

NFL gives $1 million for brain injuries research to BU School of Medicine

NFL gives $1 million to BU School of Medicine

NEW YORK – The NFL is donating $1 million for the study of brain injuries to Boston University School of Medicine.
The money will support the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy’s research into the long-term effects of repetitive brain trauma in athletes, particularly football players. The … Original source on Gaea Times at : NFL gives $1 million for brain injuries research to BU School of Medicine.

Study: Graduation rates for D-I football, basketball players behind other full-time students

Study: NCAA graduation rate comparisons flawed

A new study suggests that a statistical flaw relied upon by the NCAA means that graduation rates for major college football and men’s basketball players lag behind those of other students – not the other way around.
The NCAA’s most recent report on Division I graduation, known as the Graduation Success … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Study: Graduation rates for D-I football, basketball players behind other full-time students.

HP Board Result 2010: HP Board Results 2010 Download

SHIMLA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has announced the Plus Two Examination Results for 2010. You can check out the results online by logging into the official site of Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE). Candidates need to enter their roll number and select the examination for checking …. Source  : HP Board Result 2010: HP Board Results 2010 Download.

TISS Mumbai Results 2010, Score Card Announced

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) has declared its Final TISS Mumbai results for admission to Master Degree Programs for the session 2010-12. The candidates aspiring to get an admission in the reputed institute can check out the link given below for their result. Candidates need to enter their respective …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : TISS Mumbai Results 2010, Score Card Announced.

Retired officers: Unhealthy school lunches threaten national security by making kids fat

Are school lunches a national security threat?

WASHINGTON – School lunches have been called many things, but a group of retired military officers is giving them a new label: national security threat.
That’s not a reference to the mystery meat served up in the cafeteria line either. The retired officers are saying that school lunches have helped … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Retired officers: Unhealthy school lunches threaten national security by making kids fat.

NFL, UConn help found Korey Stringer Institute to deal with heat-related illnesses

NFL, UConn help found Korey Stringer Institute

NEW YORK – The number of athletes dying from heat-related illnesses is rising, and the widow of Vikings tackle Korey Stringer, who died from heat stroke nine years ago, hopes to do something about it.
The NFL and the University of Connecticut have partnered with Kelci Stringer to open the … Read : NFL, UConn help found Korey Stringer Institute to deal with heat-related illnesses.

PTET 2010 Exam Admit Card Download

JODHPUR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — PTET is Pre Teacher Education Test. PTET exam is conducted for those seeking admission into B Ed (Bachelor of Education) program, offered by several Teacher Training Institutions in Rajasthan.
PTET 2010 is conducted by Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, on the guidelines issued and approved by Government of Rajasthan.
PTET 2010 exam …. Original source  : PTET 2010 Exam Admit Card Download.

Delhi University Recruitment 2010 Announced

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Delhi University, which is known as one of the top notch universities in India, has announced recruitment notice for non teaching staffs for 2010. The jobs are being offered only for Indian nationals. There are two types of jobs on offer. There are 31 vacancies for stenographers. The pay scale … Read more »»».

Health ministry opposes medicine courses in IITs

NEW DELHI – The health ministry is opposed to the human resource development (HRD) ministry’s proposal to allow medical courses in Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) as it will create a regulation problem.

“There will be regulation problem. Overlapping of jurisdiction is not good for medical discipline,” a health ministry official told IANS Thursday while responding … Original source on Gaea Times at : Health ministry opposes medicine courses in IITs.

Surviving the cut: researchers posit how big-money sports could mean smaller athletic programs

Economic woes could mean fewer college teams

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Chasing national championships in the costly sports of college football and men’s basketball can mean fewer competitive opportunities for other athletes.
Just ask James Madison athletic director Jeff Bourne. The southwest Virginia school eliminated 10 sports in 2007 to comply with federal Title IX requirements that … Read more »».

Sallie Mae posts 1st-qtr profit, reversing year-ago loss; as bad loans ease, new lending rises

Sallie Mae posts 1st-qtr profit, increases lending
RESTON, Va. – Sallie Mae, the nation’s largest student lender, on Wednesday posted a profit for the first quarter, reversing a year-ago loss, as bad loans eased and it lent to more students.
After paying preferred dividends, Sallie Mae, formally known as SLM Corp., earned $240.1 million, or … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sallie Mae posts 1st-qtr profit, reversing year-ago loss; as bad loans ease, new lending rises.

7-year-old boy fractures skull in New Mexico school bus fight with another student

NM boy fractures skull in fight on school bus

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A 7-year-old boy underwent surgery for a skull fracture after an apparent fight with another child on a school bus in the southern New Mexico city of Las Cruces, a school official and an attorney for the child’s family said Wednesday.
The two boys – … Original article on : 7-year-old boy fractures skull in New Mexico school bus fight with another student.

Hovnanian shares rise; homebuilder agrees to pay $1 million to resolve pollution allegations

Hovnanian hits high after agreeing to penalty

WASHINGTON – Shares of Hovnanian Enterprises spiked to a 52-week high a day after the homebuilder settled with the government for $1 million over alleged Clean Water Act violations.
The government’s complaint alleged violations that included failure to obtain permits, or getting them after construction had begun at nearly 600 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Hovnanian shares rise; homebuilder agrees to pay $1 million to resolve pollution allegations.

Lawsuits settled over alleged misuse of Ariz. Indian tribe’s blood samples given for research

Lawsuits settled over Arizona tribe blood samples

PHOENIX – An Arizona Indian tribe has ended a seven-year legal fight over blood samples members gave to university scientists for diabetes research that were later used to study schizophrenia, inbreeding and ancient population migration in what tribal members called a case of genetic piracy.
The Havasupai Indians, who live … Read more : Lawsuits settled over alleged misuse of Ariz. Indian tribe’s blood samples given for research.

Mo. education officials back Gov. Nixon’s plan to curtail tax credits; House leaders oppose it

Education leaders back limits on Mo. tax credits

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Education officials from across Missouri joined Gov. Jay Nixon’s call to rein in tax credits, asserting Wednesday that escalating incentives are diverting money from financially strapped schools and colleges.
Missouri House leaders accused Nixon of using educators as props and denounced the effort to curtail … Read : Mo. education officials back Gov. Nixon’s plan to curtail tax credits; House leaders oppose it.

Lesbian student in Miss. who sued over ban on same-sex prom dates seeks damages in new lawsuit

Lesbian student seeks damages for Miss. prom flap

ABERDEEN, Miss. – The lesbian teenager from Mississippi who challenged her school district’s ban on same-sex prom dates is seeking unspecified monetary damages, claiming she was publicly humiliated.
A lawsuit was filed Wednesday by the American Civil Liberties Union in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen.
Constance McMillen, 18, is a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lesbian student in Miss. who sued over ban on same-sex prom dates seeks damages in new lawsuit.

School kids made to walk on embers, glass in Gujarat

SURAT – Some in tears and most in obvious agony. Students, only 10 to 14 years old, of a school in Gujarat’s Surat town were made to walk barefoot on a bed of burning coal and glass shards as an exercise in enhancing determination while parents and elders watched mutely, an eyewitness said.

Talking …. Source article  : School kids made to walk on embers, glass in Gujarat.

School bus fight between first-graders leaves 1 with brain injury in New Mexico

NM boy hospitalized after fight on school bus

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A first-grader underwent brain surgery after an apparent fight with another first-grader on a school bus in the southern New Mexico city of Las Cruces, a district official said Wednesday.
The elementary school boys were riding home April 14 when there was an apparent shoving match … Original source on Gaea Times at : School bus fight between first-graders leaves 1 with brain injury in New Mexico.

Officials find nothing suspicious after Colo. high school cancels classes over online threat

Nothing found after threat closes Colorado school

WESTMINSTER, Colo. – Officials say they found nothing suspicious at a Colorado high school after classes were canceled because administrators found an online threat.
A spokesman for the Adams County School District would not release details of the threat at Westminster High School.
Officials locked down the school and called for … Read more >>.

NJ voters reject nearly 60 percent of school budgets; most defeats in at least 34 years

NJ voters reject 59 percent of school budgets

CHERRY HILL, N.J. – The state pastime in New Jersey may be complaining about the state’s highest-in-the-nation property taxes, but it’s rare for voters to stand up against them.
That changed this week.
Urged on by first-year Republican Gov. Chris Christie as he tries to cut spending at all levels … Original article on : NJ voters reject nearly 60 percent of school budgets; most defeats in at least 34 years.

Colo. high school cancels classes over online threat day after Columbine shooting anniversary

Colorado high school cancels classes after threat

WESTMINSTER, Colo. – Classes at a Colorado high school are canceled and students have been searched for weapons and sent home after administrators found an online threat.
A spokesman for the Adams County School District would not release details of the threat at Westminster High School, including whether administrators found …. Source  : Colo. high school cancels classes over online threat day after Columbine shooting anniversary.

Post-graduate law degree may become one-year course

NEW DELHI – A post-graduate degree in law may become a one-year course instead of the current duration of two years, Minister of State for Human Resource Development D. Purandeswari said Wednesday.

“A proposal to restructure the existing post-graduate programme in law from that of two years duration to a one-year duration programme with selectivity in [..] Read the original article: here.

Lawsuits settled over alleged misuse of Arizona Indian tribe’s blood samples

Lawsuits over Arizona tribe blood samples settled

PHOENIX – An Arizona Indian tribe settled lawsuits alleging university scientists misused blood samples meant for diabetes research to study schizophrenia, inbreeding and ancient population migration, officials said Wednesday.
The Havasupai claimed that Arizona State University conducted the additional research without permission, invading tribal members’ privacy, betraying the tribe’s trust …. Source article  : Lawsuits settled over alleged misuse of Arizona Indian tribe’s blood samples.

US varsity sets up Jain Studies professorship

WASHINGTON – The Florida International University (FIU) has established the Bhagwan Mahavir Professorship of Jain Studies, the first of its kind in the western world, with a $600,000-donation from the Jain Education and Research Foundation.

Nathan Katz, FIU professor who specialises in the religions of India, was named the first Bhagwan Mahavir Professor of the endowed … Read this article on Gaea Times at : US varsity sets up Jain Studies professorship.

IGNOU awards certificates to 308 army personnel

NEW DELHI – A total of 308 personnel below officers rank (PBOR) of the Indian army were awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Wednesday in different courses of telecommunication and computers.

The PBORs were from the army’s corps of signals in Jabalpur. The ceremonial function took place at the … Original article on : IGNOU awards certificates to 308 army personnel.

Tech worker in Pa. webcam spying case says student had no expectation of privacy

School worker: Pa. teen had no privacy expectation

PHILADELPHIA – A technology worker embroiled in a webcam spying scandal says a student suing a Pennsylvania school district was not authorized to take a school laptop home and therefore had no right to electronic privacy.
Technology coordinator Carol Cafiero says Lower Merion School District officials activated the tracking [..] Read the original article: here.

1,000 more schools in educationally backward areas okayed

NEW DELHI – The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Friday approved the setting up of 1,000 additional model schools by state governments in educationally backward blocks (EBBs), taking the total number of such schools to be established to 3,500.

The CCEA had approved the setting up of 2,500 schools by the state governments in November … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 1,000 more schools in educationally backward areas okayed.

UAE students to be trained on emergency response

Abu Dhabi, April 23 (IANS/WAM) School students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be trained on how to respond to risky and emergency situations, officials have said.

The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) is conducting inspection checks in more than 300 schools in the region as part of a project on health and safety conditions …. Read the original article  : UAE students to be trained on emergency response.

Psychedelic psychotherapy? Study tests magic mushroom drug to aid treatment of cancer anxiety

Psychedelic trips aid anxiety treatments in study

NEW YORK – The big white pill was brought to her in an earthenware chalice. She’d already held hands with her two therapists and expressed her wishes for what it would help her do.
She swallowed it, lay on the couch with her eyes covered, and waited. And then it … Read more »»».

Wis. Legislature agree to regulate payday lenders, take steps to turn around troubled schools

Wis. lawmakers agree to regulate payday lenders

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin lawmakers agreed Thursday to regulate the payday lending industry for the first time and take steps to turn around the most troubled public schools.
The measures won final approval in the Assembly late Thursday and were headed to Gov. Jim Doyle as lawmakers wrapped up the …. Original source  : Wis. Legislature agree to regulate payday lenders, take steps to turn around troubled schools.

Sallie Mae: Shift away from private lending in federal student loan program costs 2,500 jobs

Sallie Mae cuts 2,500 jobs citing student loan law
NEW YORK – Sallie Mae says a new law that cuts banks out of the federal student loan business is costing 2,500 workers their jobs.
The nation’s largest student lender has told 1,200 staffers in service centers in Killeen, Texas, and Panama City, Fla., they will …. Source article  : Sallie Mae: Shift away from private lending in federal student loan program costs 2,500 jobs.

Take-your-kid-to-work day appears to lose steam; schools urge parents to keep kids in class

Take-your-kid-to-work day appears to lose steam

CHICAGO – More than a decade after it began, take-your-kid-to-work day appears to be losing steam. Now it’s keep-your-kid-in-school.
Thursday marked the 17th year for Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day. But some school districts sent strongly worded letters or e-mails to parents explaining that taking a child to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Take-your-kid-to-work day appears to lose steam; schools urge parents to keep kids in class.

Coaches, college officials praise NCAA for expanding tourney to 68 teams

Coaches, college officials praise NCAA
NEW YORK – Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim was one of the leading proponents for expanding the NCAA tournament to 96 teams, and even he liked what he heard Thursday.

The NCAA announced plans to increase the field for the men’s tourney from 65 to 68 teams beginning next year, satisfying many critics …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Coaches, college officials praise NCAA for expanding tourney to 68 teams.

Rally urges University of Wyoming to let former ’60s radical William Ayers speak on campus

Wyoming rally denounces ban of Ayers’ address

LARAMIE, Wyo. – Some University of Wyoming students and faculty are denouncing the college’s refusal to let former 1960s radical William Ayers speak on campus.
About 80 people attended a rally Thursday organized by a group calling itself Wyoming Students for Free Speech. UW student Meg Lanker says the university … Original article on : Rally urges University of Wyoming to let former ’60s radical William Ayers speak on campus.

Sallie Mae nearly doubled lobbying spending as government debated student loan overhaul

Sallie Mae intensified lobbying amid loan overhaul
NEW YORK – Student lender Sallie Mae spent $1.86 million to lobby the U.S. government in the first quarter, as lawmakers debated the passage of a law that cut private lenders out of the federal student loan program.
The amount was nearly double the $970,000 the company spent …. Read the original article  : Sallie Mae nearly doubled lobbying spending as government debated student loan overhaul.

Study of twins suggests better teachers help kids improve reading skills faster

Study: Better teachers help children read faster

SEATTLE – Genetics play the biggest role in determining how fast a child learns to read, but a good teacher can make a measurable difference as well, according to a study released Thursday.
Florida State University used twins assigned to different classrooms to develop the conclusions.
Researchers studied more than 550 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Study of twins suggests better teachers help kids improve reading skills faster.

Missouri tax revenues coming in worse than expected; budget director says more cuts needed

Missouri revenues down, more spending cuts planned

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Public schools took another funding hit Thursday as Gov. Jay Nixon cut more than $45 million from Missouri’s budget to offset worse-than-expected tax collections.
The governor’s latest actions bring to more than $900 million the total that has been vetoed or cut from this year’s $23.7 [..] Read the original article: here.

Fraternity inspired by Robert E. Lee bans Confederate uniforms after years of complaints

Frat inspired by Robert E. Lee bans Rebel uniforms

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A college fraternity inspired by Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee has banned members around the country from wearing Confederate uniforms to “Old South” parties and parades after years of complaints that the tradition was racially insensitive.
The Virginia-based Kappa Alpha Order issued new rules to …. Original article  : Fraternity inspired by Robert E. Lee bans Confederate uniforms after years of complaints.

Government school students in Chandigarh too have buses

CHANDIGARH – Government school students here now have a privilege that students in government schools across the country may not have. The Chandigarh administration Thursday flagged off a bus service exclusively dedicated to government schools in this union territory.

Chandigarh’s Home, Education and Transport Secretary Ram Niwas flagged off the first of its kind service named [..] Read the original article: here.

Insurer balks at covering cost of litigation, settlement in Pa. school webcam spying case

Insurer won’t pay legal costs in Pa. webcam spying

PHILADELPHIA – An insurance company says it won’t pay legal costs for a suburban Philadelphia school district accused in a lawsuit of spying on students through laptop webcams.
Graphic Arts Mutual Insurance Company said in a lawsuit filed last week that its personal injury policy with the Lower … Original article on : Insurer balks at covering cost of litigation, settlement in Pa. school webcam spying case.

IIT-Delhi’s virtual lab to teach live experiments

NEW DELHI – The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) has almost completed its pilot phase to roll out a virtual lab that can benefit thousands of students and professors across India learn difficult experiments in engineering and technology.

“I am very keen for this development and the human resource development ministry is helping us achieve [..] Read the original article: here.

Shift away from private lending in federal student loan program costs 2,500 jobs at Sallie Mae

2,500 Sallie Mae jobs fall to new student loan law

NEW YORK – A new law that cuts banks out of the federal student loan business is costing 2,500 workers at Sallie Mae their jobs.
The nation’s largest student lender has told 1,200 staffers in service centers in Killeen, Texas, and Panama City, Fla., they will lose …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Shift away from private lending in federal student loan program costs 2,500 jobs at Sallie Mae.

South Korea moves to curb ‘Internet addiction’ with some 2 million people hooked on the web

SKorea targets Internet addicts; 2 million hooked

SEOUL, South Korea – Day and night, Lee Mi-hwa’s son stays on his computer, slaying dragons in his online fantasy world while his dinner and homework sit untouched.
Lee says the 15-year-old fights her attempts to get him to log off, screaming and physically lashing out at her entreaties. She …. Original article  : South Korea moves to curb ‘Internet addiction’ with some 2 million people hooked on the web.

IIT-Delhi to launch virtual lab within a year

NEW DELHI – The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) is planning to launch a virtual laboratory within a year to help engineering students in India, IIT professor and director Surendra Prasad said Thursday.

The “virtual laboratory” is expected to provide infrastructure in laboratory research and induce confidence in students.
According to IIT officials, initial tests … Read more »»».

IIT-Delhi’s innovative research to be displayed Saturday

NEW DELHI – Waterless urinals for urine harvesting, solar energy-based cooling system and around 300 other innovative research projects being pursued at the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D) would be showcased to the public on its annual open house Saturday.

I2Tech 2010 – the sixth open house of IIT-D – will feature the latest research projects, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : IIT-Delhi’s innovative research to be displayed Saturday.

India to regulate international school boards

NEW DELHI – India is set to regulate international school boards like International Baccalaureate (IB) that are giving affiliation to schools in the country but are out of the purview of the government accountability system.

A high-powered meeting, attended by secretaries from various ministries, Thursday discussed the issue and related matters. The meeting was held under … Read more »»».

Manabadi Results: Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Results 2010

HYDERABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate has announced that it may prepone the result declaration for Intermediate First Year. The Intermediate First Year Results may be announced one day earlier than the scheduled date. That implies results will be out today, 24th April, 2010. The Intermediate 2nd year Results will be … Read more >>>.

Jennifer Azzi ready to be a coach at last, takes over struggling San Francisco program

At last, Jennifer Azzi ready to coach
SAN FRANCISCO – Since a few years into her professional playing career, Jennifer Azzi has kept a notebook detailing the traits she likes of all the different coaches in her life.

And she has long considered herself a capable coach, going back to her days running the floor as an … Read more >>>.

Colombia’s quirky and cerebral anti-politician is suddenly a leading presidential contender

Colombia anti-politician a contender for president

BOGOTA – As Bogota’s two-term mayor, Antanas Mockus dressed as a superhero to fight graffiti, soaped up in his skivvies on TV for water conservation and sent mimes into the capital’s streets to chastise misbehaving motorists with a smile.
The mathematician and former National University president shuns political machines and has … Original source on Gaea Times at : Colombia’s quirky and cerebral anti-politician is suddenly a leading presidential contender.

Vatican, opposed to embryonic cell use, finances adult stem cell study by American university

Vatican will finance adult stem cell research

ROME – The Vatican will finance new research into the potential use of adult stem cells in the treatment of intestinal and possibly other diseases, officials announced Friday.
The project is at a very preliminary phase and it will be years before any clinical treatment might be available, the officials …. Source article  : Vatican, opposed to embryonic cell use, finances adult stem cell study by American university.

Care, classes for labourers’ children at Games sites

NEW DELHI – Peering through a bioscope, drawing on slates, saying their mathematical tables — these aren’t scenes from a classroom but from makeshift daycare centres for the children of labourers working at Commonwealth Games sites in the capital.

Seven-year-old Zainab, whose parents were away working at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which is a venue for …. Source article  : Care, classes for labourers’ children at Games sites.

Vatican finances adult stem cell research led by American university

Vatican finances adult stem cell research
ROME – The Vatican says it will finance new research into the potential use of adult stem cells in the treatment of intestinal and possibly other diseases.

Officials say the project is at a very preliminary phase and it will be years before any clinical treatment might be available.
Project officials said … Read more »».

Educators urge parents to take their kids to school, not to work, and sidestep annual event

Schools urge parents not to take kids to work

CHICAGO – Many U.S. school districts urged parents to keep their kids in class and not take them to work Thursday for an annual event they say disrupts learning at an increasingly critical time of year.
From Arizona to Illinois to Texas, educators alerted parents that between high-stakes …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Experts to discuss effective parenting methods

Dubai, April 22 (IANS/WAM) Experts from across the world will gather here in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to speak about the necessity of effective parenting in the modern day world.

Internationally-renowned parenting experts will Saturday deliver lectures on what triggers anger and frustration even in the most loving of parents, on how to use foundational … Original article on : Experts to discuss effective parenting methods.

Nepal school expels 29 girls for ‘being accursed’

KATHMANDU – Less than a week after a religious leader in Iran said earthquakes were caused by women who were promiscuous and wore revealing clothes, a school in Nepal’s west has expelled 29 girls for “angering the gods” as they had begun to menstruate, a report said.

The Siddheswar Higher Secondary School in Doti, a district … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nepal school expels 29 girls for ‘being accursed’.

Careless, wrote teacher on Prince Charles maths notebook

LONDON – Maths was not Prince Charles forte, shows a nearly 50-year-old exercise book on which an exasperated teacher has written “careless” and “you must be more careful when putting in decimal point”.

The mathematics book, used by Prince Charles in 1963 in his school Gordonstoun and which lay forgotten in the back of a drawer …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Careless, wrote teacher on Prince Charles maths notebook.

Officials say army kills 9 alleged militants in fresh clashes in northwest Pakistan

Officials: Army kills 9 insurgents in NW Pakistan

PARACHINAR, Pakistan – Officials say nine militants were killed and 10 others wounded in clashes with Pakistani troops near Afghanistan.
Local official Jahanzeb Khan says militants attacked a checkpoint near Goain village in Orakzai tribal region Sunday, but security forces fought back. Two intelligence officials said troops then used … Read more : Officials say army kills 9 alleged militants in fresh clashes in northwest Pakistan.

8,000 schools closed as Nepal Maoists call indefinite strike

KATHMANDU – Close on the heels of the UN expressing deep concern at the loss suffered by Nepal’s children due to mounting strikes called by the political parties, former Maoist guerrillas Sunday began an indefinite closure of public schools countrywide, demanding a rollback in new fees.

Almost 8,000 schools were forced to close by the students …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 8,000 schools closed as Nepal Maoists call indefinite strike.

Chinese government classroom grant divides S. Calif. community suspicious of motivation

Chinese gov’t school grant divides SoCal community

HACIENDA HEIGHTS, Calif. – Bobby Fraker is taking a stand against what she perceives to be a sinister threat from across the Pacific, right here in her suburban Southern California community of tree-lined streets and stucco homes.
At a recent school-board meeting, Fraker and a dozen or more older, mostly …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Focus on increasing college enrolment: Sibal

CHANDIGARH – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Saturday called for substantially increasing the number of students joining colleges for higher studies after completing their schooling.

“In India, nearly 220 million students go to schools and around 14 million go to colleges. Our GER (gross enrolment ratio), that is the percentage of students going from … Original article on : Focus on increasing college enrolment: Sibal.

IISc campus likely to come up in Anantapur

HYDERABAD – The second campus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, is likely to come up in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district.

Union Minister for Human Resources Development Kapil Sibal in a letter to Chief Minister K. Rosaiah Saturday said the central government was examining a proposal of Andhra Pradesh in this regard … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IISc campus likely to come up in Anantapur.

NY Military Academy, among oldest military-style boarding schools, to close after 121 years

1 of oldest military-style schools in US to close

CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – One of the nation’s oldest military-style boarding schools, whose students have included Donald Trump and Francis Ford Coppola, plans to close because of financial problems.
The New York Military Academy was founded in 1889. School superintendent Robert Watts says it will shut after the academic …. Read the original article  : NY Military Academy, among oldest military-style boarding schools, to close after 121 years.

Self disclosure needed in higher education institutes: Sibal

CHANDIGARH – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Saturday emphasized the need for “self disclosure of facilities” by higher education institutes and called for providing equal opportunities to students from all sections.

Sibal said an Education Finance Corporation will be established to facilitate education for those children who cannot afford hefty fees of engineering and medical … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Self disclosure needed in higher education institutes: Sibal.

Storm derails teaching in Bihar

Storm which caused massive destruction to life and property last week has now badly derailed teaching in Bihar, putting a big question mark over the fate of around 90,000 children enrolled in government schools.

A disaster managment official today said the storm packed with a speed of 125 kmp/h has damaged a total of 485 school … Original source on Gaea Times at : Storm derails teaching in Bihar.

Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Results For Aarvy & Manabadi 2010 Declared

ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Andhra Pradesh board has declared the intermediate results for Aarvy and Manabadi 2010, today. According to the reports, a large number of candidates had appeared for these examinations and were anxiously waiting for the results. Candidates who had appeared for these examination can now check the marks that they have obtained …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Results For Aarvy & Manabadi 2010 Declared.

Citing threats, U. of Wyoming says it can bar Ayers from speaking for safety reasons

U. of Wyoming cites threats in barring Ayers
CASPER, Wyo. – The University of Wyoming says it received threats after 1960s radical William Ayers was invited to speak on campus and it should be able to bar him for safety reasons.
The university filed court papers Saturday after it was sued over its refusal to …. Original article  : Citing threats, U. of Wyoming says it can bar Ayers from speaking for safety reasons.

Black woman leads Philadelphia boarding school founded in 1848 for white boys only

Black woman leads former whites-only Philly school
PHILADELPHIA – The private boarding school for underprivileged students now led by Autumn Adkins, who describes herself simply as “a black girl from Richmond, Virginia,” would have excluded her in years past.
The one-time white boys-only institution in Philadelphia did not admit its first black student …. Source  : Black woman leads Philadelphia boarding school founded in 1848 for white boys only.

In a conservative Turkish city, Iranian gays find an uneasy refuge from persecution at home

Iranian homosexuals carve out a refuge in Turkey

KAYSERI, Turkey – The salmon-colored building has seen better days. Paint peels from the moldy facades. Pieces of cardboard, newspaper and plastic cover the many missing windows – not worth replacing, because the neighborhood kids, who know this as “the gay building,” will just smash them again.
The two-story …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : In a conservative Turkish city, Iranian gays find an uneasy refuge from persecution at home.

1.13 million students appear in engineering entrance test

NEW DELHI – In what is termed as the “largest single day examination”, at least 1.13 million students gave their All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) Sunday, seeking to join several National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIIT) and other government run leading institutes.

“The Ninth All India Engineering Entrance Examination 2010 … Read more »».

IIT-Delhi to enrol 850 students in B-Tech this year

NEW DELHI – The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi will increase its students intake by 27 percent this year to accommodate the quota for other backward classes. In all, the institute will admit 850 students at the B-Tech level.

“We are adding 27 percent students more this time. With this, the government rule of increasing …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : IIT-Delhi to enrol 850 students in B-Tech this year.

Federal judge to decide if University of Wyoming can bar 1960s radical Ayers from speaking

Ruling in Ayers case expected Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. – A federal judge is expected to decide Tuesday whether a 1960s radical thrust into the spotlight during the 2008 presidential campaign should be allowed to speak at the University of Wyoming.
U.S. District Judge William Downes heard more than five hours of testimony and arguments Monday … Original source on Gaea Times at : Federal judge to decide if University of Wyoming can bar 1960s radical Ayers from speaking.

Some families may have to wait until 2011 to secure health insurance for young adults

Some families will face wait to cover young adults
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul was supposed to take care of a major worry for parents of 20-year-olds making the transition to work: keeping the kids insured.
But what sounds like a simple solution – starting this year, letting young adults stay on …. Original source  : Some families may have to wait until 2011 to secure health insurance for young adults.

Anti-tea party Oregon teacher back in classroom after more than week on paid leave

Anti-tea party Oregon teacher back in class

PORTLAND, Ore. – A Beaverton, Ore., middle school teacher whose “Crash the Tea Party” Internet campaign drew national attention is back in the classroom after more than a week on paid leave. Beaverton School District officials continue to investigate whether Jason Levin used school time or property to work …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Anti-tea party Oregon teacher back in classroom after more than week on paid leave.

Federal judge to decide whether Univ. of Wyo. can bar Bill Ayers from speaking

Federal judge to decide lawsuit in Ayers case
CASPER, Wyo. – The dispute over the University of Wyoming’s decision to block 1960s radical William Ayers from speaking on campus is in the hands of a federal judge.
U.S. District Judge William Downes heard more than five hours of testimony and arguments Monday, then said he …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dropout who is engineering a hundred orphan dreams

BHUBANESWAR – In 2000, as Rajesh Singh stood at a railway platform in Orissa, it was the end of one journey and the beginning of another.

He dropped out of his engineering course after seeing the plight of orphan children at the platform and decided to educate them and bring their careers on track.
Singh, 29, … Read more : Dropout who is engineering a hundred orphan dreams.

Ex-Texas school official fired over creationism e-mail asks appeals court to revive suit

Firing over creationism e-mail leads to appeal

NEW ORLEANS – The former director of the science program for Texas’ public schools asked a federal appeals court Monday to revive a lawsuit over her firing for forwarding an e-mail about a forum opposed to teaching creationism.
The agency that runs Texas public schools argued that Christina Castillo Comer’s … Read : Ex-Texas school official fired over creationism e-mail asks appeals court to revive suit.

Delinquency rate for private student loans drops in 4th quarter from 3rd, but jumps from 2008

Late payments on student loans dip in 4th quarter

NEW YORK – Statistics for one quarter don’t make a trend, but a drop in the rate of late payments for student loans in the last three months of 2009 may be a promising sign.
In its first publicly released examination of private student loan payment data, credit … Read more : Delinquency rate for private student loans drops in 4th quarter from 3rd, but jumps from 2008.

Six high schools in finals for Obama commencement speech; public voting to narrow selection

Public to help select high school for Obama speech

WASHINGTON – Six high schools are competing to land a memorable commencement speaker: President Barack Obama.
The White House is asking the public to help narrow the six down to three by rating videos and essays submitted by the high schools at www.whitehouse.gov/Commencement.
The voting started Monday and goes …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

The US to provide Pakistan Navy 8 guided missile frigate free of cost under Foreign Military Funding (FMF)

PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD: The US will provide Pakistan Navy with guided missile frigate USS Mclnerney under Foreign Military Funding (FMF).

Foreign Military Funding is allocated to all the three services of Armed Forces through Joint Services Headquarters. It is pertinent to mention that Govt of Pakistan will not bear even a single dollar for the said frigate. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Jamia Millia starts new distant learning course

NEW DELHI – After suspending the bachelor of arts (BA) regular course this year, the Jamia Millia Islamia Monday announced the launch of a similar programme through the distant-learning mode.

“The Centre for Distance and Open Learning, announces the launch of BA (General) course from the session starting 2010-11,” the university said. …. Source article  : Jamia Millia starts new distant learning course.

Sex workers open school for their children, slum dwellers

KOLKATA – Sex workers in West Bengal have pooled their resources to set up a primary school for their children as well as those of slum dwellers.

Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee, an organisation working for the uplift of sex workers and their families in West Bengal, has built the school at Titagarh in North 24-Parganas district, …. Original source  : Sex workers open school for their children, slum dwellers.

State-run footwear institute gets four new campuses

NEW DELHI – The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), which is run by the central government, is ready with four new campuses across India at an investment of Rs.384 crore, the institute said Monday.

The four new campuses at Chennai, Kolkata, Rohtak (Haryana) and Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) would have an intake of 1,500 students and …. Source  : State-run footwear institute gets four new campuses.

Act Scores Make Matthew Wilson Happy

LOUISVILLE, (GaeaTimes.com)- Christian Academy student Matthew Wilson aced the ACT (American College Testing) test with a perfect Act Score of 36. Reportedly, Matthew Wilson was unaware of the fact that the Act scores can be checked online until he overheard a group of friends talking about their Act scores. Following that, the student checked …. Source article  : Act Scores Make Matthew Wilson Happy.

Oriya students from Delhi seek help from Naveen Patnaik

BHUBANESWAR – A group of Oriya students from Delhi has written to Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seeking creation of facilities for them in the national capital, a representative of the students said Monday.

Delhi Oriya Students Association president Tejeswar Parida said, in a letter to Patnaik, they have sought setting up of a cultural … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oriya students from Delhi seek help from Naveen Patnaik.

Petition seeks stay on declaring IIT entrance result

NEW DELHI – Citing an error, a non-government organisation (NGO) has approached the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the publication of the result of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) entrance exam held April 11.

The petition has also sought a fresh entrance test. It is likely to come up in court Tuesday.
Raising the …. Source article  : Petition seeks stay on declaring IIT entrance result.

‘Now it’s up to us’ _ Teen’s suicide prompts small Michigan town to take hard look at bullying

Teen’s suicide prompts schools to take on bullying

CADILLAC, Mich. – The parents of a Michigan teen who killed himself last year are taking on the topic of bullying in schools.
Tom and P.K. Harrison say a Michigan State Police investigation determined that their son Alex was harassed and ostracized before he died in February 2009.
Their story …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Now it’s up to us’ _ Teen’s suicide prompts small Michigan town to take hard look at bullying.

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.
An official …. Read the original article  : Haryana varsity heads to serve till 68 years.

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.

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 >>.

Lucknow University Teachers Empowered Financially

LUCKNOW, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Prof MK Mishra who happens to be the Vice Chancellor of Lucknow University has announced that the teachers of the Lucknow University shall be granted funds so that they can go ahead to pursue their own academic career. Lucknow University chief told the media that such a program shall help all teachers … Read more : Lucknow University Teachers Empowered Financially.

Website with ‘largest digitization work’ launched at AMU

ALIGARH – A website on an Islamic reformer, claimed to be the largest digitization work dedicated to any person or institution in the country, was launched Friday by Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) vice-chancellor P.K. Abdul Azis, an official said.

“The website, www.sirsyedtoday.org, has been designed by AMU alumnus Masarrat Ali, who has claimed it is the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Website with ‘largest digitization work’ launched at AMU.

5 preschool children hurt in hammer attack, 3rd assault on a Chinese school in 3 days

5 preschoolers hit with hammer in new China attack

BEIJING – A farmer wielding a hammer attacked kindergarten students Friday, injuring five, before burning himself to death in the third horrific assault on Chinese schools in as many days, state media reported.
Wang Yonglai used a motorcycle to break down the gate of the Shangzhuang Primary School … Read : 5 preschool children hurt in hammer attack, 3rd assault on a Chinese school in 3 days.

UAE gears up for world robot olympiad

Abu Dhabi, April 30 (IANS/WAM) Over 2,000 students from 40 countries will take part in an international robot olympiad to be held here in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2011.

The students will be required to identify robot hardware, according to specific mechanisms and functions and to programme robots through voices and movements that would … Read more >>.

Chhattisgarh coaching centres for tribals to close

RAIPUR – Coaching institutions meant to help tribal students excel in examinations are to close in Chhattisgarh. Reason? They did not attract even a single student.

Specifically, the coaching centres were designed to aid students to do well in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the State Public Service Commission (SPSC) examinations.
The decision to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chhattisgarh coaching centres for tribals to close.

Sugar prices, withdrawal of MPs quota spark anger in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI – The high prices of sugar and the withdrawal of a quota for MPs in central schools sparked anger among opposition members in the Rajya Sabha Friday but failed to move the government.

“Sir, the minister says sugar prices have come down but it still costs Rs.35 a kg in the market,” Brinda Karat [..] Read the original article: here.

Nuclear industry poised for hiring binge amid planned growth, upcoming wave of retirements

Nuclear industry to hire for growth, retirements

ATLANTA – The Southern Co. believes it can break ground on the country’s first nuclear plant in 30 years, but it will need a new generation of workers to run it.
Plans for building a wave of nuclear reactors would create a need for 12,000 to 21,000 new workers ranging …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Nuclear industry poised for hiring binge amid planned growth, upcoming wave of retirements.

AMU restores Hyderabad as centre for MBBS exam

LUCKNOW – The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has decided to restore Hyderabad as one of its test centres for conducting the 2010-11 MBBS entrance examination to be held May 8, officials said.

The varsity had earlier cancelled Hyderabad as a test centre following unrest and disturbances there over the Telangana issue.
“After reviewing the present scenario … Original article on : AMU restores Hyderabad as centre for MBBS exam.

Chinese reports say 5 preschool children hurt in new attack at kindergarten in eastern China

Chinese reports say 5 children hurt in new attack

BEIJING – A farmer attacked and injured five kindergarten students with a hammer in eastern China before burning himself to death Friday in the latest in a string of horrific assaults on children at Chinese schools, state media reported.
The attacker used a motorcycle to break down a …. Source article  : Chinese reports say 5 preschool children hurt in new attack at kindergarten in eastern China.

Chinese media report: 5 preschool children hurt in new attack at kindergarten in east China

Chinese media: 5 kids hurt in new school attack

BEIJING – A Chinese state media report says a man has killed himself after attacking five children at a kindergarten in eastern China, the latest in a string of assaults on children at schools in the country.
The official Xinhua News Agency said the unidentified man poured gasoline …. Source  : Chinese media report: 5 preschool children hurt in new attack at kindergarten in east China.

Latino kids in US facing difficulties

Washington, April 30 (IANS/EFE) Latino children in the US are facing obstacles in education and health that make their success as adults and their integration into society more difficult, a study has said.

Examination of the basic statistics of the group has revealed an “alarming” situation that must be corrected, the report by the National Council … Read more »».

Man stabs 29 children, 3 adults at kindergarten in China in 2nd attack this week

Man stabs 29 children at kindergarten in China

TAIXING, China – The screams of the children inside the kindergarten could be heard out in the street.
When people ran in to investigate, they found what one witness said was a scene “too horrible to imagine” – blood everywhere as a knife-wielding man slashed 29 children, two teachers …. Source article  : Man stabs 29 children, 3 adults at kindergarten in China in 2nd attack this week.

Clark University in Mass., receives the largest single in its history to promote education

Clark receives largest single gift in its history

WORCESTER, Mass. – Clark University in Massachusetts has received the largest gift in its 123-year history, a $14.2 million offering from the late head of a company that ultimately grew into one of the nation’s biggest property and casualty insurers.
University President John Bassett said Thursday that the gift … Original article on : Clark University in Mass., receives the largest single in its history to promote education.

Head of Denver school district bans work travel to Arizona to protest new immigration law

Denver school district bans work travel to Arizona

DENVER – The head of Denver’s public schools announced a ban Thursday on employees taking district-sponsored work trips to Arizona, saying the community was “outraged” by the state’s new immigration law.
Part of the Arizona law set to take effect this summer would require officers making law-enforcement stops to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Head of Denver school district bans work travel to Arizona to protest new immigration law.

The Road To 68: NCAA approves modest expansion for men’s basketball tourney

NCAA approves 68-team men’s basketball tourney

INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA’s Board of Directors approved an expanded men’s basketball tournament Thursday, passing a proposal that will take the field from 65 teams to 68 next season.
The move comes one week after NCAA officials recommended the first expansion of March Madness since 2001, when the tourney added one … Read more : The Road To 68: NCAA approves modest expansion for men’s basketball tourney.

Smarter than a 5th-grader? Wis. kids’ simulated stock portfolio gains 60 percent in 10 weeks

Show me the money: Wis. kids pick stock winners

MILWAUKEE – If your stockbroker isn’t getting you a 60 percent return on your investments, maybe you could turn your portfolio over to some Wisconsin fifth-graders.
Three students at Tullar Elementary School in Neenah won a statewide stock-investment challenge this week by turning $100,000 in pretend money into … Read more : Smarter than a 5th-grader? Wis. kids’ simulated stock portfolio gains 60 percent in 10 weeks.

Songs, Facebook, story boards: Obama says never dull in teacher of the year’s English class

Obama honors Iowa woman as year’s top teacher
WASHINGTON – A high school English teacher from Iowa who incorporates everything from singing to Facebook in her lessons has been recognized by President Barack Obama as the nation’s top teacher.
Obama introduced Sarah Brown Wessling on Thursday in a ceremony in the Rose Garden.
“Her students don’t … Original article on : Songs, Facebook, story boards: Obama says never dull in teacher of the year’s English class.

Man stabs 28 children, 3 adults at kindergarten in China in 2nd attack this week

Man stabs 28 children at kindergarten in China

TAIXING, China – The screams of the 4-year-olds inside the kindergarten could be heard out in the street. When people ran in to investigate, they found what one witness said was a scene “too horrible to imagine” – blood everywhere as a knife-wielding man slashed 28 children, two … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Man stabs 28 children, 3 adults at kindergarten in China in 2nd attack this week.

Iowa English teacher introduced by Obama as teacher of the year

Obama announces Iowa woman top teacher
WASHINGTON – A high school English teacher from Iowa who incorporates everything from singing to Facebook in her lessons has been recognized by President Barack Obama as the nation’s top teacher.
Obama introduced Sarah Brown Wessling on Thursday in a ceremony in the Rose Garden.
Wessling teaches 10th- through 12th-graders …. Original source  : Iowa English teacher introduced by Obama as teacher of the year.

NY’s Alvin Ailey Dance Theater appoints new artistic director to succeed Judith Jamison

NY’s Alvin Ailey dance co. appoints new director

NEW YORK – Alvin Ailey’s artistic director has announced a successor, a 37-year-old choreographer with a decade-long history with the world-renowned modern dance company.
Robert Battle will take the helm at The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in July 2011, when Judith Jamison steps down after 20 years, Jamison … Read more >>>.