To save environment, Himachal schools take pledge

SHIMLA – To develop “green” habits among children, the Himachal Pradesh government has started the practice of administering a pledge to protect the environment during the morning prayer session in all schools beginning Tuesday, an official said here.

“To sensitise the young minds about nature, the government has decided to introduce the environment protection pledge in …. Source article  : To save environment, Himachal schools take pledge.

Spare Punjab teachers from census duty: minister

CHANDIGARH – Government teachers should be spared from doing census work because it has led to the closure of several state-run schools in Punjab, Education Minister Upinderjit Kaur has said.

Kaur has asked the director of census operations and all deputy commissioners to depute only non-teaching staff for census duty, an aide to the minister said … Read more >>.

VIT University New Campus In Dubai

VELLORE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- VIT University (Vellore Institute of Technology) is eying for a major expansion with the end of the eighth Engineering Entrance Examination. G Viswanathan who happens to be the Chancellor for VIT University told the media that VIT University witnessed applications from 1,57,554 students. It was also told by the chancellor that VIT … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : VIT University New Campus In Dubai.

2nd PUC Results 2010: Karnataka PUC Results to be Declared Today

BENGALURU, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — The PUC second year results will be declared shortly. According to sources, Karnataka Pre-University Education Board will announce the much awaited Karnataka PUC results 2010 today on May 5th 2010. The 2nd PUC Results 2010 is most likely to be announced by this evening. The result will be published in …. Original article  : 2nd PUC Results 2010: Karnataka PUC Results to be Declared Today.

Extra police stand guard as Chinese schools reopen on first day after attacks on children

China schools reopen with guards after attacks

BEIJING – Extra police and security staff stood guard Tuesday as parents dropped off their children on the first day of classes in China since dozens of students were injured in three back-to-back attacks on schools last week.
In Beijing, police cars flashed lights outside some schools as guards in …. Read the original article  : here.

Mass. governor signs sweeping anti-bullying bill prompted by recent suicides of 2 students

Mass. gets new anti-bullying law in suicides’ wake

BOSTON – The governor of Massachusetts has signed a bill cracking down on school bullies and requiring teachers to report bullying to principals.
Gov. Deval Patrick signed the bill Monday. It had been passed after the suicides of two students who were said to be victims of intense harassment.
Sirdeaner … Read : Mass. governor signs sweeping anti-bullying bill prompted by recent suicides of 2 students.

First lady tells student teams that math, science are important to nation’s economic future

First lady: Math, science important to nation

WASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama told middle and high school science teams Monday that the nation will need their skills and enthusiasm to prosper.
Mrs. Obama visited the Energy Department’s National Science Bowl and read bonus questions during the middle school championship match.
“We want young people energized in the … Read more >>>.

IGNOU to waive fees of sex workers, street children

KOLKATA – The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), one of the world’s largest universities, has decided to waive the fee of sex workers and street children enrolling for its courses to help them become educated and empowered.

Disclosing this at a media meet here Monday, IGNOU Vice Chancellor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai said the university’s Kolkata … Original source on Gaea Times at : IGNOU to waive fees of sex workers, street children.

Princeton ex-president named head of scientific group to review work of UN climate panel

Top scientists named to review UN climate panel

AMSTERDAM – A former Princeton University president was named Monday to head a prestigious 12-member group reviewing the work of the U.N. scientific panel on climate change, whose mistakes have undermined public confidence that global warming is happening.
The InterAcademy Council, an association of national science academies, said economist … Read : Princeton ex-president named head of scientific group to review work of UN climate panel.

Court issues notice to SNDT University on BEd course

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court Monday issued notices to the vice-chancellor and registrar of the SNDT Women’s University of Mumbai for alleged irregularities in the process of BEd admission and examinations.

A division bench of Chief Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya and Justice Akil Kureshi has asked the respondents to submit their reply on allegations of irregularities …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Court issues notice to SNDT University on BEd course.

Foreign varsity, three other bills on education moved (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – The Indian education system is set for a major overhaul, with four bills introduced in the Lok Sabha Monday that would pave the way for entry of foreign universities, as well as introduce strict accreditation rules for higher education bodies, prohibit capitation fees, and set up tribunals for education-related disputes.

Human Resource Development … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Foreign varsity, three other bills on education moved (Second Lead).

IGNOU to offer course in nutrition, cosmetology

NEW DELHI – The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the VLCC Institute of Beauty, Health and Management to start vocational training courses in nutrition and cosmetology.

According to the MoU, the institute will offer one-year diploma course in nutrition and health education (DNHE) and a six-month … Original source on Gaea Times at : IGNOU to offer course in nutrition, cosmetology.

Some RTE provisions impinge on minority rights: Indian church

NEW DELHI – Expressing apprehension about certain clauses of the Right to Education Act, the Catholic Bishop Conference of India Monday said these provisions impinge upon the rights of the minorities to manage their institutions.

“We appreciate the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government’s effort to spread universal education for all by passing the RTE Act. However, [..] Read the original article: here.

Pawlenty woos Chamber of Commerce, talks education policy that gives states power

Pawlenty: Give states flexibility on education

WASHINGTON – Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Monday cautioned business executives that the United States cannot succeed if its education policy leaves children unprepared for the work force and urged Washington to give states more flexibility.
Pawlenty, a likely 2012 Republican presidential candidate, said the United States is lagging in the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pawlenty woos Chamber of Commerce, talks education policy that gives states power.

JNU students union seeks more liberal poll norms

NEW DELHI – The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) Monday rejected in Supreme Court a suggestion by amicus curiae Gopal Subramaniam to increase the age limit for contesting its election from the existing 28 to 30.

The union also rejected a suggestion to permit a candidate in the election to contest three times for different …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bridgepoint Education profit soars nearly eight times higher as student enrollments rise

Bridgepoint profit soars as enrollments rise

SAN DIEGO – Bridgepoint Education Inc. said Monday its first-quarter profit surged above expectations as more students enrolled in its online courses.
The for-profit school, based in San Diego, said it earned $29.8 million, or 49 cents per share, in the three months ended March 31, up sharply from $3.3 million, …. Original article  : Bridgepoint Education profit soars nearly eight times higher as student enrollments rise.

Foreign university bill introduced in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Monday introduced the foreign university bill, which aims to allow foreign institutions set up campuses in India, in the Lok Sabha amid strong protests by Left MPs.

By allowing foreign institutions to set up a campus in the country, the Foreign Education Institutions (Regulation of Entry … Read more >>>.

Report: Attacker at Iranian university stabs faculty member who was in reformist ex-government

Reformist ex-official stabbed at Iran university

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A former Iranian government official who backs the opposition was stabbed Monday by a knife-wielding intruder at his university office in Tehran, a pro-reform website reported.
The motive for the assault on Ahmad Motamedi was not immediately clear, but university campuses have become frequent flashpoints between … Read more : Report: Attacker at Iranian university stabs faculty member who was in reformist ex-government.

Gulf schools excel in Class X Kerala Board exams

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Schools in the Middle East affiliated to the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Board of Kerala have performed well in Class 10 exams with 97.52 pass percentage.

Announcing the SSLC results here, Education Minister M.A. Baby said the total pass percentage stood at 90.72 percent.
“Around 4.5 lakh students had appeared for the examination,” [..] Read the original article: here.

Is the new school evaluation system adding to stress?

NEW DELHI – Is the government’s new move to make education more meaningful and less academics-oriented adding to the burden of the already stressed child? Most students feel so, but there are also supporters who say “just give it some time”.

CCE, or Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation as the new system is called, is a pet …. Read the original article  : Is the new school evaluation system adding to stress?.