Animation Courses In CBSE Schools

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- CBSE (Central Board Of Secondary Education) Board shall soon witness the introduction of animation courses in all schools under it’s belt. The decision was taken by the education ministry of the country. It was also said that the entire curriculum for the animation courses shall kick off as soon as the model …. Original source  : Animation Courses In CBSE Schools.

California, other states observe first Harvey Milk Day to honor gay rights icon

California, other states honor Harvey Milk

SAN FRANCISCO – Events were taking place in California and across the country Saturday in observance of Harvey Milk, marking the first day of “special significance” in the West Coast state to honor the slain gay rights leader.
Along with concerts, political fundraisers and rallies in California, commemorative Harvey Milk Day … Read : California, other states observe first Harvey Milk Day to honor gay rights icon.

13-year-old piano prodigy from Los Angeles performs in Iraq, gets standing ovation

13-year-old US pianist plays with Iraq orchestra

BAGHDAD – A 13-year-old piano prodigy from Los Angeles brought an Iraqi audience to their feet Saturday when he made a rare guest appearance with the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra in Baghdad, a city struggling to revive its once-vibrant cultural scene.
Llewellyn Kingman Sanchez Werner, who studies piano and composition …. Original source  : 13-year-old piano prodigy from Los Angeles performs in Iraq, gets standing ovation.

13-year-old piano prodigy from Los Angeles performing with Iraqi orchestra

13-year-old US pianist playing with Iraq orchestra

BAGHDAD – A 13-year-old piano prodigy from Los Angeles made a rare guest appearance with the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra in Baghdad on Saturday as the city struggles to revive its once-vibrant cultural scene.
Llewellyn Kingman Sanchez Werner, who studies piano and composition at New York’s renowned Juilliard School, arrived …. Source  : 13-year-old piano prodigy from Los Angeles performing with Iraqi orchestra.

Male Florida student who wanted to attend prom in dress suspended over parking

Male Fla. student who ran for prom queen suspended

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – A male South Florida high school student who ran for prom queen in drag has been suspended from the dance because of a parking violation.
Flanagan High School’s principal had two meetings with senior Oscar Bonilla because administrators were concerned about his safety if … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Male Florida student who wanted to attend prom in dress suspended over parking.

In speech to graduating cadets, Obama outlining his approach to safeguarding country he leads

Graduating cadets hear from Obama on protecting US
WEST POINT, N.Y. – President Barack Obama has arrived at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to address the graduating class of 2010.
The commander in chief is expected to talk about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as his vision for keeping the …. Original source  : In speech to graduating cadets, Obama outlining his approach to safeguarding country he leads.

Board adopts social studies curriculum for Texas classrooms after months of heated debate

Social studies changes to hit Texas classrooms

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas schoolchildren will now be required to learn that the words “separation of church and state” aren’t in the Constitution.
The State Board of Education approved several new social studies curriculum standards late Friday. The votes ended months of ideological haggling that drew attention beyond Texas.
Other changes …. Source  : Board adopts social studies curriculum for Texas classrooms after months of heated debate.

Chandigarh to spend Rs.48 crore on schools

CHANDIGARH – The Chandigarh administration will spend nearly Rs.48 crore this fiscal to upgrade facilities and infrastructure in existing schools and construct new schools in this union territory, an official said here Saturday.

According to an official in the education department, over Rs.10.5 crore will be spent on schools under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and more …. Source article  : Chandigarh to spend Rs.48 crore on schools.

CET Karnataka Results

BENGALURU, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- CET exam results in Karnataka will be released on May 22 at 1pm. The entrance exam was conducted in April 28-30 and determines admission to the Engineering, Medical, Dental and Architect undergraduate courses across colleges in Karnataka. The eligibility for appearing in the CET is Physics, Chemistry , Biology and Maths …. Original article  : CET Karnataka Results.

Obama to address graduating cadets on 2nd visit to the US Military Academy at West Point

Obama to address graduating cadets at West Point
NEWBURGH, N.Y. – President Barack Obama says national defense isn’t the sole responsibility of the U.S. military and that it’s time for the rest of the country to pitch in.
The commander in chief says that while those in uniform are the cornerstone of America’s …. Read the original article  : here.

State Board of Education adopts new social studies, history guidelines for Texas classrooms

Texas board adopts new social studies curriculum

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas schoolchildren will be required to learn that the words “separation of church and state” aren’t in the Constitution and evaluate whether the United Nations undermines U.S. sovereignty under new social studies curriculum.
In final votes late Friday, conservatives on the State Board of Education strengthened requirements … Original article on : State Board of Education adopts new social studies, history guidelines for Texas classrooms.

Texas Board of Education adopts new social studies, history guidelines for primary schools

Texas board adopts new primary school curriculum

AUSTIN, Texas – The State Board of Education has adopted new social studies and history guidelines for Texas primary school classrooms.
The board voted Friday 9-5 on the kindergarten-through-eighth grade standards. The board had already voted to approve the changes to the high school curriculum.
The standards have been given a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Texas Board of Education adopts new social studies, history guidelines for primary schools.

State Board of Education adopts new social studies, history guidelines for Texas high schools

Texas board adopts new high school curriculum

AUSTIN, Texas – The State Board of Education has adopted new social studies and history guidelines for Texas high school classrooms.
The board voted Friday 9-5 on the high school standards. Final edits were being made on the elementary school curriculum.
The standards have been given a more conservative bent by … Read more »».

California, other states prepare to observe first Harvey Milk Day to honor gay rights icon

California, other states prepare to honor Milk

SAN FRANCISCO – Presidential Medal of Freedom? Got that. A place in the California Hall of Fame and Sean Penn playing you on-screen? Those, too.
Now, Harvey Milk has a holiday of sorts to call his own. California will observe its first day of “special significance” Saturday honoring the slain …. Source  : California, other states prepare to observe first Harvey Milk Day to honor gay rights icon.

More than 20 sent to hospital after NYC school bus driver hits brakes to avoid car

Hard braking on NYC school bus injures over 20

NEW YORK – Authorities say more than 20 people were taken to a hospital after a school bus driver hit the brakes to avoid a car in Manhattan.
The Fire Department says none of the injuries from Friday’s accident were considered life-threatening.
Police say that a car apparently cut … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : More than 20 sent to hospital after NYC school bus driver hits brakes to avoid car.

BCS head tells senators higher ed officials better than government at running college football

BCS head responds to senators on money question

INDIANAPOLIS – BCS executive director Bill Hancock wants higher education officials to make the decisions about college football without interference from the U.S. government.
In a letter posted Friday on the NCAA website, Hancock responded to questions posed by Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CBSE results: Dikshit praises government schools’ efforts

NEW DELHI – Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit and Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely Friday commended the marked improvement and overall performance of the government schools in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams, terming it a joint effort of the board, hard working teachers and sincere students.

“The Class 12 board results have been …. Original article  : CBSE results: Dikshit praises government schools’ efforts.

Michigan public schools expected to escape cuts in 2010-11 as tax revenue increases

Mich. schools not expected to see cuts in 2010-11

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan school districts are safe from further cuts this school year and likely will escape budget cuts next year as well, state economists said Friday.
The directors of the House and Senate fiscal agencies and state Treasurer Robert Kleine agreed Friday after a revenue estimating …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Michigan public schools expected to escape cuts in 2010-11 as tax revenue increases.

Positive mind is key to success, says CBSE Class 12 topper

KANPUR – A positive mind and clear understanding of subjects were the key to performance for Akash Singh, a student from Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district who scored 97.8 percent marks in Class 12 board exams.

“Just focus on the concepts and don’t get nervous. You would surely pass your board exams with flying colours,” Singh told …. Read the original article  : Positive mind is key to success, says CBSE Class 12 topper.

Ghaziabad girl tops CBSE Class 12 exams in NCR

GHAZIABAD – Radhika Gambhir from Ghaziabad topped the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams in the National Capital Region (NCR), securing 97.4 percent marks in the science stream.

The results were announced Friday.
Gambhir, daughter of timber merchant Pawan Gambhir and Poonam Gambhir, secured 100 marks in biology, 100 in physical education, 97 …. Read the original article  : here.