Dartmouth Center for Health Care Delivery Science gets $35 million, to focus on cost, quality

$35M for Dartmouth health care delivery center

CONCORD, N.H. – Dartmouth College is getting $35 million to open a center it hopes will help the nation take the next big steps in health care reform: improving quality while lowering costs.
The historic health care overhaul legislation President Barack Obama signed in March will give millions of Americans … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dartmouth Center for Health Care Delivery Science gets $35 million, to focus on cost, quality.

Union, RI school district that fired all teachers reaches deal to return staffers to jobs

RI school district agrees to rehire fired teachers
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. – A school district that gained the support of President Barack Obama for promoting accountability after it fired all its teachers from a struggling school announced on Sunday it had reached an agreement with the union to return …. Original source  : Union, RI school district that fired all teachers reaches deal to return staffers to jobs.

Ex-president Clinton urges WVU grads to embrace future with confidence, help others do same

Clinton to WVU grads: Face change with confidence
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Today’s college graduates must face change with confidence in a “highly unstable, unequal and unsustainable” world and help others do the same, former President Bill Clinton said Sunday at West Virginia University.
In previous generations, Clinton said, young people needed only to get an …. Read the original article  : here.

Union, RI school district that fired all teachers reach deal to return staffers to jobs

Central Falls, RI, agrees to rehire fired teachers

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. – A Rhode Island school district that fired all its teachers has reached a deal with the union to return all the current staffers to their jobs.
The two sides said Sunday a so-called transformation plan for Central Falls High School for the coming school year [..] Read the original article: here.

States’ budget crisis hitting agencies and programs that serve the most vulnerable: Children

States’ budget woes hitting programs for kids hard

CHICAGO – Now the crisis is reaching the children.
In Arizona, a program that helped blind high school students care for themselves and find jobs is suspended. In South Carolina, all five state-run group homes for kids closed and a program that helped paroled youths get jobs is shuttered. … Read more : States’ budget crisis hitting agencies and programs that serve the most vulnerable: Children.

First lady Michelle Obama tells George Washington University graduates to give, engage

First lady tells George Washington U. grads: give

WASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama challenged George Washington University graduates at their commencement Sunday to “keep giving” through community service work and to “keep engaging” with the world.
Obama spoke to some 5,000 graduates and their families at the ceremony on the National Mall. She agreed to be …. Source article  : First lady Michelle Obama tells George Washington University graduates to give, engage.

First lady Michelle Obama to address George Washington University graduates on National Mall

First lady to address George Washington U. grads

WASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama will address some 5,000 students graduating from George Washington University and their families on the National Mall.
She agreed to speak at Sunday’s commencement after challenging students at the beginning of the school year to complete 100,000 hours of community service.
Earlier this month …. Source article  : First lady Michelle Obama to address George Washington University graduates on National Mall.

Delhi University teachers assaulted on campus

NEW DELHI – The Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) Sunday said its members were physically assaulted while trying to meet Vice Chancellor (VC) Deepak Pental in the south campus here.

“Teachers were physically assaulted by university security personnel and police on the campus,” DUTA President Aditya Narayan Misra told IANS.
“The VC is doing illegal things, …. Original source  : Delhi University teachers assaulted on campus.

Barred from exams, students seek relief from Sibal

NEW DELHI – A group of architecture students who have been barred from writing the exams after falling short in attendance Tuesday met Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal seeking relief from him.

Five of the affected students from the School of Planning and Architecture and one parent met the minister at his house here.
“We …. Source article  : Barred from exams, students seek relief from Sibal.

ICSE To Conduct Maths Re-test

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)-ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) Board shall be conducting a fresh exam for four candidates as the results are scheduled to come out on Wednesday. Reportedly, the ICSE board said that they were unable to trace the math papers of four candidates and hence decided to go forward with a fresh exam … Original source on Gaea Times at : ICSE To Conduct Maths Re-test.

Play a role in inclusive education, Sibal tells private sector

NEW DELHI – The private sector must play a major rule in inclusive education, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said while suggesting a slew of innovative measures to encourage the sector to provide education to the less privileged.

Government schools premises, he said, could be given to the private sector for conducting evening classes with …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Play a role in inclusive education, Sibal tells private sector.

SAT prep co. changes claims, raising question: can kids boost scores A, a lot, or B, not much?

SAT prep company stops claiming 255-point boost

NEW YORK – Why don’t most students’ SAT scores dramatically improve the more times they take the test?
A. They don’t study hard enough.
B. Their parents don’t enroll them in fancy test-prep classes.
C. Most kids who take the SAT twice simply do not see large improvements in their scores.
The correct …. Read the original article  : here.

Teachers fired from struggling RI high school approve agreement that restores their jobs

Fired RI teachers approve deal to get jobs back

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. – Teachers fired from a struggling Rhode Island high school have approved an agreement that allows the entire staff to be rehired.
Dana Skorupa (skoh-ROO’-pah), a member of the Central Falls Teacher’s Union, says the agreement passed easily on Monday.
The agreement allows the roughly 90 … Original source on Gaea Times at : Teachers fired from struggling RI high school approve agreement that restores their jobs.

Army’s recall of 44,000 combat helmets the result of a Justice Department investigation

Army helmet recall follows investigation
WASHINGTON – A Justice Department investigation into whether an Ohio-based military contractor took shortcuts in its production of military combat helmets has led to a massive Army recall.

Army officials said Monday they were asking soldiers to check whether they were wearing one of the 44,000 helmets produced by ArmorSource LLC that … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Army’s recall of 44,000 combat helmets the result of a Justice Department investigation.

Army’s recall of 44,000 combat helmets the result of a Justice Department probe

Army helmet recall stems from legal probe
WASHINGTON – The Army says its recall of 44,000 combat helmets last week resulted from a Justice Department investigation into an Ohio-based military contractor called ArmorSource.

The Army told reporters Monday it decided to retest the helmets after learning about the legal probe. Army officials said the tests showed that …. Read the original article  : Army’s recall of 44,000 combat helmets the result of a Justice Department probe.

No economic growth without human resource development: Sibal

NEW DELHI – Calling skill development an important factor for sustaining economic growth, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Monday said it cannot be sustained without developing human resources.

“If you advance economically without developing the human resource, you won’t be able to develop,” Sibal said while delivering 38th Shri Ram Memorial Lecture here.
Calling …. Original article  : No economic growth without human resource development: Sibal.

No talks till agitation ends: Delhi varsity VC

NEW DELHI – As Delhi University teachers continued their sit-in protest against implementation of the semester system, Vice Chancellor Deepak Pental Monday made it clear that talks cannot take place until the agitation ends.

Delhi University Teacher’s Association member Sanjay Kumar told IANS that the vice chancellor has sent a letter to the 19 agitating members …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : No talks till agitation ends: Delhi varsity VC.

Jamia gets grant for nanotechnology research

NEW DELHI – The Jamia Milia Islamia will carry out advanced research in nanotechnology, the only university in the country to do so, a university statement said Monday.

Given the growing applications of nanotechnology, the varsity has been given Rs.8 crore (Rs.80 million) government funding for carrying out two projects in the field.
The 91-year-old …. Source  : Jamia gets grant for nanotechnology research.

‘Medical education needs separate governing body’

NEW DELHI – Amid reports that medical education would be brought under the ambit of the proposed National Commission for Higher Education and Research (NCHER), the health ministry has objected to such a move, saying medical studies need a separate governing body.

“Medical education has a very wide field. It needs a separate governing body,” a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Medical education needs separate governing body’.

Want to learn Arabic, Turkish, Pashto or Kyrgyz? Choose from 14 offered at Jamia

NEW DELHI – Want to learn Arabic, Turkish, Uzbek, Pashto or Kyrgyz? Then a look at the list of 14 foreign language courses offered in the Jamia Milia University is worth looking at.

Offered by the faculty of humanities and languages, Centre for European and Latin American Studies (CELAS) and the MMAJ- Academy of Third … Read : Want to learn Arabic, Turkish, Pashto or Kyrgyz? Choose from 14 offered at Jamia.

B.Ed, M.Ed paper leaks blot on Agra’s image: academics

AGRA – First the B.Ed entrance test paper leak was traced to an employee of a publisher here and then the M.Ed question paper was also leaked. Dismayed academic and students say the incidents have tarnished the image of Agra as an emerging hub of technical and professional education.

The Agra University management is at a … Read : B.Ed, M.Ed paper leaks blot on Agra’s image: academics.

CBSE Class 12 results declared

NEW DELHI – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Wednesday declared the Class 12 results for Panchkula, Ajmer and Chennai regions.

The board will declare the results of other regions in the next few days.
… Read : CBSE Class 12 results declared.

ISC & ICSE Results 2010 to be announced Today

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Indian School Certificate (ISC) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) examinations results will be declared today. ISC and ICSE examinations are conducted for Class XII and Class X respectively. Results for both the exams will be announced today, at 3 pm.
Students can check their results online. They can …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Students, spot a new asteroid and name it!

NEW DELHI – How about naming a new asteroid in the sky? In the next three months, many students across India will search for new asteroids and name them as part of a unique astronomy project connected to US space agency NASA.

The data collected by the students will contribute to NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Program. … Read more : Students, spot a new asteroid and name it!.

Girls basketball team drawn into immigration debate after district says no to Ariz. tournament

District tells varsity team it can’t play in Ariz.
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Morgan Bartelstein was clearly uncomfortable that her suburban Chicago high school basketball team got caught in middle of the immigration debate after district officials told the team they couldn’t go to Arizona for a tournament.
All the sophomore wanted to do was play …. Source  : Girls basketball team drawn into immigration debate after district says no to Ariz. tournament.

Former 1960s radical Bill Ayers and a student drop lawsuit against University of Wyoming

Ayers lawsuit against Wyo. college being dropped

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Former 1960s radical Bill Ayers and a student are dropping their lawsuit against the University of Wyoming.
Court papers asking that the lawsuit be dismissed with prejudice were filed Tuesday afternoon. The move will bring to a close a situation that caused some to question UW’s commitment …. Original article  : Former 1960s radical Bill Ayers and a student drop lawsuit against University of Wyoming.

Kagan papers emerge as top Democrat raises doubts about Supreme Court nominee’s abortion views

Kagan papers emerge amid questions on abortion
WASHINGTON – A senior House Democrat said Tuesday that senators should fully question Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan to make sure she supports abortion rights, in light of her previous backing for limiting late-term abortions.
In a letter to the …. Original article  : Kagan papers emerge as top Democrat raises doubts about Supreme Court nominee’s abortion views.

Princeton Review plans to shut down free after-school tutoring program at end of school year

Princeton Review terminates tutoring program

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Test prep and online learning company Princeton Review Inc. said Tuesday it will no longer offer its free after-school tutoring program after the current school year ends.
The company will close certain program offices and offer severance to 60 full-time employees nationwide, a spokesman said.
Princeton Review said it will …. Original source  : Princeton Review plans to shut down free after-school tutoring program at end of school year.

Even tweens want to be Gleeks, causing dilemma for parents: To ‘Glee’ or not to ‘Glee’?

Parents of tween Gleeks keep hands on pause button

NEW YORK – “OK,” went the e-mail that circulated among parents recently at a New York City elementary school. “Is ‘everyone’ in the fifth grade REALLY watching ‘Glee’?”
A discussion ensued: To Glee or not to Glee?
At issue wasn’t the quality of the hugely popular Fox series about … Read : Even tweens want to be Gleeks, causing dilemma for parents: To ‘Glee’ or not to ‘Glee’?.

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Nampa charter school over religious texts

Judge tosses charter school case against state

BOISE, Idaho – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the state of Idaho by a charter school that planned to use the Bible as an instructional text.
The Idaho Press Tribune reports that U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge dismissed the case Monday filed by the Nampa Classical …. Read the original article  : Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Nampa charter school over religious texts.

California pension fund, facing large losses, tells struggling state it needs an extra $600M

Calif pension fund asks state for additional $600M

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Facing massive investment losses, a key committee of California’s giant pension fund voted Tuesday to make the state increase its contributions to employee retirement benefits by $600 million in the coming fiscal year.
The demand comes as California grapples with a $19 billion budget deficit and …. Source article  : California pension fund, facing large losses, tells struggling state it needs an extra $600M.

Alabama teacher investigated for using example of presidential assassination in geometry class

Secret Service probes Ala. teacher geometry lesson

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Secret Service questioned an Alabama teacher after school officials said he used an hypothetical example of shooting at the president to teach geometric angles.
The teacher at Corner High School in Birmingham was not identified Tuesday by the Jefferson County school district.
Senior Joseph Brown told the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Alabama teacher investigated for using example of presidential assassination in geometry class.

Miami U sorority in Ohio drops appeal, suspended for 2 years for trashing event hall

Miami-Ohio sorority drops appeal
OXFORD, Ohio – Miami University says a sorority chapter has dropped its appeal of a two-year suspension for bad behavior at a formal held at the Underground Railroad museum in Cincinnati.

The school said Tuesday that Alpha Xi (zy) Delta is suspended until Aug. 20, 2012. Membership will be subject to review before … Original source on Gaea Times at : Miami U sorority in Ohio drops appeal, suspended for 2 years for trashing event hall.

A Pakistani education success story looks for Indian partners

NEW DELHI – In Pakistan, a success story in education has been quietly running for the last decade – and is now looking for Indian partners in e-learning and book publishing.

With a literacy rate of 54 percent and a deteriorating public school system, a group of friends in Pakistan started the Citizens Foundation, a voluntary … Read more »»».

University of Nevada, Reno, receives grant to establish National Geothermal Institute

UNR gets grant for geothermal institute
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno, has been awarded a $1.2 million federal grant to develop and operate the National Geothermal Institute.

The institute will be a consortium of geothermal schools, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell, Stanford, the Oregon Institute of Technology and the University of Utah, … Original article on : University of Nevada, Reno, receives grant to establish National Geothermal Institute.

Ensure proper working of mid-day meal scheme, states told

NEW DELHI – The central government Tuesday asked state governments to focus on proper implementation of the mid-day meal scheme, an official release said.

In a meeting of the programme approval board, representatives from 27 states were briefed on the corrective measures and actions needed for improving the mid-day meal scheme, a statement from the …. Original source  : Ensure proper working of mid-day meal scheme, states told.

UAE medicos to get training from US health experts

Dubai, May 18 (IANS/WAM) Medical professionals in UAE will get some tips on sophisticated treatment methods available for female patients from a group of US experts during a workshop in Dubai next month.

The two-week “Continuing Medical Education (CME)” programme and training symposium scheduled June 6-17 is a joint initiative by the Advanced Health Education Centre … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : UAE medicos to get training from US health experts.

Carey Mulligan gets Cannes education with premiere of ‘Wall Street’ sequel

Mulligan gets Cannes education with ‘Wall Street’

CANNES, France – The education of Carey Mulligan continues with a trip to the Cannes Film Festival.
Coming off a breakthrough year with her Academy Award nomination for the British drama “An Education,” Mulligan co-stars as the estranged daughter of a 1980s icon – Michael Douglas’ corporate raider Gordon Gekko … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Carey Mulligan gets Cannes education with premiere of ‘Wall Street’ sequel.

Notre Dame’s football independence possibly in jeopardy with Big Ten considering expansion

Will Notre Dame keep its independence?
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Spurned nearly a century ago by teams in what is now the Big Ten, Notre Dame athletic director and coach Jesse Harper didn’t stand pat. He put together a schedule that included games at Army, Penn State and Texas.

When Notre Dame beat Army 35-13 in 1913, …. Read the original article  : Notre Dame’s football independence possibly in jeopardy with Big Ten considering expansion.

Meeting Sibal not fruitful, say architecture students

NEW DELHI – A group of architecture students, who met Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday after being barred from writing exams for falling short in attendance, said their 20-minute interaction was not fruitful.

“It was a brief meeting. It really did not help much. We were expecting more out of the meeting,” Virkein Dhar, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Meeting Sibal not fruitful, say architecture students.

VP Biden speaks at daughter’s graduation from University of Pennsylvania’s social work school

VP Biden speaks at daughter’s Penn commencement

PHILADELPHIA – Vice President Joe Biden is urging graduating University of Pennsylvania students to remain optimistic in the face of two wars, high unemployment and budget cuts.
Biden was in Philadelphia on Monday night to see his 28-year-old daughter, Ashley, receive a master’s degree in social work.
A pool report released …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : VP Biden speaks at daughter’s graduation from University of Pennsylvania’s social work school.

SAT Scores Boost To Be Removed

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- A well known educational service provider company of United States which claimed in its advertisement that by taking its services the students can expect a rise of around 255 points in their original SAT scores was instructed by the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureau to remove … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : SAT Scores Boost To Be Removed.

CBSE Class 12 exam results to be declared Friday

NEW DELHI – The results of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 examination will be declared Friday, an official said here Thursday. A total of 699,129 students appeared for the exams this year.

The results will be declared for Delhi, Guwahati, Allahabad and Chandigarh zones of CBSE. The results in the Panchkula, Ajmer … Read more : CBSE Class 12 exam results to be declared Friday.

Nervous about results? Call the CBSE helpline

NEW DELHI – It’s that time of the year again when students and parents can be seen nervously waiting for results of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) results. But help is at hand with the board’s helpline working to soothe anxieties and boost students’ confidence.

The CBSE helpline, which resumes Friday when results of … Read more : Nervous about results? Call the CBSE helpline.

College caf?? brews entrepreneurs in Punjab

JALANDHAR – Going by the cuisine, service and decor at Just Food – a cafe at a private university campus here – you can’t really tell it’s an entrepreneurial project managed by college students.

The cafe is located on the campus of Lovely Professional University (LPU) here. Assisted by students of the varsity’s hotel management course, … Read more >>.

Mumbai professor for G8 University Summit

VANCOUVER – Dr Narayana Jayarama, of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai, will represent India and be one the keynote speakers at the G8 University Summit here next month. At the University Summit, presidents of 50 universities from 14 countries will prepare advice on development issues for world leaders meeting at G8 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mumbai professor for G8 University Summit.

With e-learning portal, Delhi University gets tech savvy

NEW DELHI – Keeping pace with GenY, Delhi University (DU) in its new tech-savvy avatar will launch a portal Friday where e-learning material in 12 courses will be uploaded, supplementing classroom learning and making the process more fun.

Thanks to the portal by DU’s Institute of Lifelong Learning (ILLL), with just the click of a mouse, … Read more »».

Old bombs found in Punjab school

GURDASPUR – Nearly 25 old bombs have been found inside the premises of a school in the border district town of Gurdaspur in Punjab, an official said Thursday.

The school, Little Flower Convent, was closed for the day as the police cordoned off the area.
“The bombs that have been found look very old. Even their … Read more : Old bombs found in Punjab school.

Mass. Cardinal responds to controversy over child of lesbians, says schools welcome all

Mass. Cardinal: Catholic schools welcome all

BOSTON – Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley on Wednesday defended a priest who denied admission to a parish school to a gay couple’s child, calling it a pastoral decision and saying the priest had his “full confidence and support.”
O’Malley’s comments on his blog were his first public remarks about the decision … Original article on : Mass. Cardinal responds to controversy over child of lesbians, says schools welcome all.

Witnesses show up in record numbers to slam Texas board over social studies curriculum plan

Texas board swamped with flak over curriculum plan

AUSTIN, Texas – Conservatives on the Texas State Board of Education were defiant Wednesday as a parade of critics came before them, most urging a fresh rewrite of new classroom social studies guidelines and a delay of a scheduled vote to adopt them.
Critics, including the president of the …. Source article  : Witnesses show up in record numbers to slam Texas board over social studies curriculum plan.

Jerry O’Connell puts law school on hold to play a lawyer on TV in CBS show ‘The Defenders’

O’Connell has law school on hold to play TV lawyer

NEW YORK – Jerry O’Connell hopes to get school credit for his new acting gig.
He’ll play a lawyer on the new CBS television show “The Defenders” this fall alongside Jim Belushi. In real life, he recently finished his first year at Southwestern Law School in Los … Read more >>>.

Ky. GOP Senate nominee Rand Paul takes more moderate tone as Dems say he’s outside mainstream

Fresh from win, Rand Paul takes more moderate tone

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fresh from a tea party-driven win in Kentucky’s GOP Senate primary, Rand Paul took a more moderate tone on Wednesday even as Democrats began attacking him as outside the mainstream.
Take Medicare, for example. A year ago, Paul was calling it “socialized medicine” and …. Read the original article  : here.

In speeches and writings submitted to Congress, portrait of Kagan emerges

Speeches and writings show fuller picture of Kagan

WASHINGTON – Not so long ago, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan opined the law sometimes allows things that are “just plain dumb.”
She once compared herself to Oprah Winfrey giving away swag on TV. And she routinely told students at one of the nation’s most competitive law schools they … Read more : In speeches and writings submitted to Congress, portrait of Kagan emerges.

House GOP succeeds again in blocking bill funding science & technology

House GOP stops major science, technology bill

WASHINGTON – It was strike two for a major science funding bill Wednesday as House Republicans again united to derail legislation they said was too expensive.
Going down to defeat was legislation that would have committed more than $40 billion over three years to boost funding for the National Science … Read more >>.

US, Mexican first ladies join students for gym, lunch at award-winning Md. elementary school

US, Mexican first ladies play games at Md. school
SILVER SPRING, Md. – First lady Michelle Obama and her Mexican counterpart Margarita Zavala hopped, skipped and played a parachute game with elementary school students in Maryland.
The first ladies later sat down with students in a free lunch program at Silver Spring’s New …. Original article  : US, Mexican first ladies join students for gym, lunch at award-winning Md. elementary school.

Madhya Pradesh to hire retired teachers for rural schools

BHOPAL – Faced with a shortage of teachers in rural areas, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to avail of the services of retired teachers, officials said Wednesday.

A state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan decided the subject-wise appointment of retired teachers for teaching work in rural schools from …. Original article  : Madhya Pradesh to hire retired teachers for rural schools.

China’s latest school knife attack wounds 9 vocational students

New China knife attack wounds 9 students
BEIJING – Men with knives burst into a Chinese college dormitory and slashed nine students in the latest violence in a country shaken by a recent string of rampages at schools.

Wednesday’s pre-dawn attack did not fit the pattern of earlier ones. Instead of a lone man targeting young children, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : China’s latest school knife attack wounds 9 vocational students.

Court refuses to stay IIT-JEE 2010 result

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Wednesday declined to stay the declaration of this year’s results for the Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) exams but asked the institutes to explain as to why so many mistakes crept in during the all-India test.

A division bench of acting Chief Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Mukta …. Read the original article  : Court refuses to stay IIT-JEE 2010 result.

Sibal calls on public sector to join literacy mission

NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Wednesday called upon public sector units (PSUs) to support the government in promoting education for all.

“Right to education cannot be achieved till we partner with each and every sector,” Sibal said, addressing a meet of PSUs and banks for participation in adult literacy programme ‘Sakshar Bharat’. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sibal calls on public sector to join literacy mission.

Helpline rings non-stop as CBSE announces results date

NEW DELHI – With the Class 12 results of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) all set to be announced Friday, the Delhi government’s counselling helpline has seen a sharp rise in the number of calls from distressed students.

According to Manju Kumar, consultant at the Yuva counselling helpline, the number of calls over …. Read the original article  : Helpline rings non-stop as CBSE announces results date.

Girls outshine boys in ICSE, ISC exams

NEW DELHI – Girls outshone boys in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and Indian School Certificate (ISC) exams for Classes 10 and 12 respectively, results for which were declared Wednesday.

The pass percentage of girls in Class 10 was 98.77 percent against 97.95 for boys, an official release from the Council for the …. Source article  : Girls outshine boys in ICSE, ISC exams.

UC Berkeley plan to test freshmen DNA comes under fire, school says hope is to spur dialogue

UC Berkeley plan to test freshmen DNA criticized

BERKELEY, Calif. – A plan by the University of California, Berkeley to voluntarily test the DNA of incoming freshman has come under fire from critics who said the school was pushing an unproven technology on impressionable students.
The university has said it will send test kits to 5,500 new …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Girls outshine boys in Class 12 CBSE exam (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Girls outperformed boys in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams this year. However, the overall pass percentage saw a 1.13 percent dip.

The pass percentage for girls was 85.28, compared to 75.90 for boys.
According to CBSE spokesperson Rama Sharma, the overall pass percentage was 79.87 compared to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Books at home boost kids’ educational levels

WASHINGTON – Parents who keep books at home encourage their children to acquire higher levels of education, says a 20-year study.

For years, educators have thought the strongest predictor of attaining high levels of education was having parents who were highly educated.
But, strikingly, this massive study showed that the difference between being raised in …. Source  : Books at home boost kids’ educational levels.

Navodaya Vidyalayas surpass others in CBSE Class 12 exams

NEW DELHI – The autonomous Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV) have outdone other schools across India with a pass percentage of 95.31 in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams.

Last year, the pass percentage of JNVs was 94.09.
JNVs are autonomous schools under the human resource development ministry.
The performance of …. Read the original article  : Navodaya Vidyalayas surpass others in CBSE Class 12 exams.

Fewer cheating cases in Class 12 CBSE exams this year

NEW DELHI – The number of cheating cases in the Central Board of Secondary Education Examination (CBSE) Class 12 exam saw a drop this year compared to last year.

The board results were declared Friday in Delhi, Guwahati and Allahabad.
The number of cheating cases this year in the six regions – Ajmer, Panchkula, Delhi, Guwahati, …. Original article  : Fewer cheating cases in Class 12 CBSE exams this year.

Drop in pass percentage in CBSE Class 12 exams

NEW DELHI – The overall pass percentage of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 board exams saw a drop of 1.13 percent. The board results were declared Friday in Delhi, Guwahati and Allahabad.

The overall pass percentage was 79.87 percent compared to 81 percent last year, a CBSE spokesperson said.
The pass percentage … Read more : Drop in pass percentage in CBSE Class 12 exams.

Texas adds Obama to social studies guidelines otherwise dominated by conservatives’ changes

Conservatives make changes to Texas curriculum
AUSTIN, Texas – Public school students in Texas would be required to evaluate efforts by global organizations to undermine U.S. sovereignty in one of a series of changes that conservatives on the State Board of Education made Thursday to new social studies guidelines.
With little discussion from … Read more >>.

CBSE Class 12 results announced

NEW DELHI – Ending the anxious wait, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Friday announced the Class 12 exam results of Delhi, Guwahati and Allahabad zones.

The results for Ajmer, Chennai and Panchkula regions were declared Wednesday.
According to a CBSE spokesperson, the results of the remaining zones were uploaded on the CBSE website … Original source on Gaea Times at : CBSE Class 12 results announced.

Texas school board adds Obama to high school history class, defeats attempt to add ‘Hussein’

Texas board adds Obama to high school history
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas State Board of Education has added President Barack Obama’s name to a high school history class, rather than just referring to the election of the first black president.
The change Thursday came only after a tense debate about whether to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Texas school board adds Obama to high school history class, defeats attempt to add ‘Hussein’.

Can short-staffed Delhi University tackle semester system?

NEW DELHI – Delhi University (DU) may be planning to switch to the semester system – usually involving a higher teacher-student ratio – but it is already reeling under a staff crunch, with around 51 percent of teaching posts lying vacant.

DU has 1,500 sanctioned posts of teachers. A human resource development ministry report says 763 …. Original article  : Can short-staffed Delhi University tackle semester system?.

State board finalizing social studies guidelines for Texas schools; heated debate expected

Heated debate expected over Texas curriculum plans

AUSTIN, Texas – Discussions remained mild Thursday as the State Board of Education made final edits to new social studies guidelines for Texas schools. But debate over several controversial plans – including a proposal to tone down criticism of McCarthyism – was expected to heat up as the meeting …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

University of Illinois trustees approve tuition increase, $620,000 salary for new president

UI trustees OK tuition hike, $620,000 Hogan salary

CHICAGO – University of Illinois trustees voted Thursday to raise tuition for new students by 9.5 percent and approved a contract that pays the school’s incoming president approximately $620,000 a year – about $170,000 more than the man he’ll replace.
The decision to increase tuition as trustees were also … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : University of Illinois trustees approve tuition increase, $620,000 salary for new president.

NCAA looks at options, mindful of hurt feelings in what will be bigger, 68-team March Madness

NCAA mulling options for bigger March Madness

As commissioner of the Northeast Conference, Noreen Morris has a vested interest in the men’s basketball tournament’s new format. Twice in the last five seasons, a school from her league was sent to the so-called play-in game, and with the field expanding to 68 teams, three more games will … Original article on : NCAA looks at options, mindful of hurt feelings in what will be bigger, 68-team March Madness.

For-profit colleges fight rule that would cut financial aid based on students’ earnings

Rules would cut federal aid to for-profit colleges

The federal government is expected to get tougher soon on the nation’s booming for-profit colleges by proposing that aid be cut to programs if most of their students don’t earn enough to repay their loans.
Consumer advocates say students and the taxpayers underwriting their educations must be protected from …. Read the original article  : here.

Lawmakers urge more attention be paid to concussions among high school athletes

Congress urges more attention to H.S. concussions

WASHINGTON – Young people who suffer concussions are at greater risk of long-term physical and mental consequences, lawmakers were told Thursday at a hearing on head injuries to high school athletes.
Michelle Pelton, a former high school basketball and softball player from Swansea, Mass., related to the House Education and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lawmakers urge more attention be paid to concussions among high school athletes.

Supreme Court nominee Kagan known for being both open and abrasive as dean of Harvard Law

Kagan known for openness, assertiveness at Harvard
BOSTON – Elena Kagan, President Barack Obama’s pick for the Supreme Court, gets high marks as a peacemaker for the fractious faculty of Harvard Law School while she was dean. But even her supporters here say she also has a temper.
Professor Charles Fried, while calling … Read more : Supreme Court nominee Kagan known for being both open and abrasive as dean of Harvard Law.

Education now mere commercial activity, observes apex court

NEW DELHI – “Education has become commerce,” a concerned Supreme Court observed Thursday and added that many of the mushrooming teaching shops in the country do not even have the basic infrastructure.

The court said that education which was never an instrument of money minting has been reduced to a commercial activity.
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Lesbian student who sued over prom date transfers to new high school in Mississippi

Lesbian who sued over prom date transfers schools

JACKSON, Miss. – The lesbian who sued her rural school district over its ban of same-sex prom dates has transferred to a school in Mississippi’s capital.
Constance McMillen told The Associated Press on Thursday that she now attends a high school in Jackson, about 180 miles from Itawamba Agricultural …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Lesbian student who sued over prom date transfers to new high school in Mississippi.

Delhi University teachers assure court on college results

NEW DELHI – The Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that internal assessment results in 17 colleges will be declared Friday after its members’ meeting with Vice Chancellor Deepak Pental.

DUTA’s counsel informed Justice Sunil Gaur that after the meeting with Pental, the results will be declared Friday evening.
The court …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi University teachers assure court on college results.

56 percent pay hike for IIM-C students

KOLKATA – Students of the post-graduate programme for executives at the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C) have got a 56 percent hike in their average salary package, a statement said Thursday.

“(There has been a) 56 percent increase in CTC (Cost to Company) on average package. From Rs.8 lakh average CTC last year, the final placement …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

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.