Gender equity lawsuit filed by Quinnipiac University volleyball team is granted class status

Class status granted in Conn. volleyball lawsuit

HARTFORD, Conn. – A federal judge has granted class action status to a lawsuit filed by members of Quinnipiac University’s volleyball team alleging gender discrimination in the school’s athletic programs.
Judge Stefan Underhill’s ruling means if he finds Title IX violations, he could order remedies for all current and future … Read more >>.

Navy plebes climb monument in what could be a tradition on its last legs

Navy plebe monument climb could be on last legs

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – As they have for 70 years, students at the U.S. Naval Academy celebrated the end of their grueling first year by scaling a 21-foot obelisk on Monday. But this time, without a lard coating on the monument, students completed the task in minutes.
For years, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Navy plebes climb monument in what could be a tradition on its last legs.

9 workers in Iowa accused of accessing Obama’s student loan records face arraignment

9 accused in Obama loan case face arraignment

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Nine people accused of accessing President Barack Obama’s student loan records while employed by a Department of Education contractor in Iowa are to be arraigned on federal charges.
The former employees of Vangent Inc. are accused of accessing Obama’s records at the contractor’s office in Coralville …. Source article  : 9 workers in Iowa accused of accessing Obama’s student loan records face arraignment.

Dubai launches Children’s Council of the City

Dubai, May 24 (IANS/WAM) Authorities here have formed a council that will look into the welfare of children like safe passages, playgrounds, provisions for physical and knowledge development and care for special needs children.

The Children’s Council of the City was launched Sunday by the Dubai Municipality in cooperation with Knowledge and Human Development Authority …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dubai launches Children’s Council of the City.

Supreme Court to review Arizona tax breaks for private school aid donations

High court to hear Arizona school case
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court says it will consider ending a lawsuit that challenges Arizona’s tax breaks for donations for private school scholarships.

The court on Monday said it will hear an appeal filed by the state and supporters of the 13-year-old program that provides dollar-for-dollar income tax breaks for … Original source on Gaea Times at : Supreme Court to review Arizona tax breaks for private school aid donations.

PM backs health ministry on keeping medical education

NEW DELHI – The health ministry has the backing of the prime minister on a row with the human resource development ministry (HRD) over control of medical education in the country following the dissolution of the Medical Council of India (MCI), sources say.

“The PMO (Prime Minister’s Office) has indicated that medical education may not come …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CBSE Class 10 results to be declared Friday

NEW DELHI – The Central Board for Secondary Education will declare the results for class 10 board exams Friday, an official said Monday.

CBSE spokesperson Rama Sharma said the results will be available on CBSE websites. An email alert can also be created for the results through the board’s website.
“The results will also …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : CBSE Class 10 results to be declared Friday.

In Washington state, a forest preschool holds class no matter what the weather brings

Preschools in forests take root in the US
VASHON ISLAND, Wash. – When they’re outside, the children in Erin Kenny’s class don’t head for cover if it rains or snows. They stay right where they are – in a private five-acre forest. It’s their classroom.

They spend three hours a day, four days a week here, a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : In Washington state, a forest preschool holds class no matter what the weather brings.

Small-town girl’s guitar guided ‘American Idol’ finalist Crystal Bowersox in tough times

‘Idol’ finalist can’t wait to reveal her own songs

ELLISTON, Ohio – Long before adopting the dreadlocks, “American Idol” finalist Crystal Bowersox discovered what she needed to make sense of the world.
She calls it her comfort blanket – her guitar – and has been dragging it around ever since finding her mom’s six-string while snooping for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Small-town girl’s guitar guided ‘American Idol’ finalist Crystal Bowersox in tough times.

Another one-and-done: college athletes struggle after losing scholarships for performance

Revoked scholarships surprise college athletes

COLUMBIA, Mo. – After scoring just 22 points all season in mop-up duty, Missouri freshman forward Tyler Stone has no illusions of bolting college for the NBA after a single year.
Instead, the 6-foot-7 Memphis native is a different sort of one-and-done: a college athlete leaving a school sooner than his family [..] Read the original article: here.