Standard of government schools falling: Apex court judge

AGARTALA – Senior Supreme Court judge Mukundakam Sharma Thursday said that although teachers in government schools get higher salaries and facilities, the standard and quality of education in such schools are deteriorating as compared to private ones.

Addressing a seminar here on access to justice and socio-economic development in northeast India, Justice Sharma said: “Teachers should …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Delhi schools reopen, vacation ends early

NEW DELHI – Many schools in the capital reopened Thursday as the summer vacation, which normally extends till July 7 or even later, was cut short because of the the Commonwealth Games.

The Delhi government had decided to alter the dates for summer and autumn vacations this year to avoid traffic congestion during Commonwealth Games to [..] Read the original article: here.

Girls outperform boys in Bihar’s madrassa exams

PATNA – Girls have outperformed boys in the examinations held by Bihar’s Madrassa Education Board for the second consecutive year.

“Girls have outperformed boys in the madrassa results. Maulvi, Fauquania and Vastania topped in the Class 12, Class 10 and middle school examinations,” Maulana Ajaj Ahmad, chairman of the Madrassa Education Board of Bihar, said … Original article on : Girls outperform boys in Bihar’s madrassa exams.

Malaysia to recruit more Tamil teacher

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government plans to recruit more Tamil and Chinese language teachers from next year to fully implement its Pupils Own Language (POL) policy in 7,000 primary schools nationwide.

This is to boost the profile of national schools and cater to parents and students who want Tamil and Chinese to be taught in … Original article on : Malaysia to recruit more Tamil teacher.

Panjab University struggles to declare exam results

CHANDIGARH – Panjab University (PU), the alma mater of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is struggling to declare the annual results of several courses because many teachers are allegedly going slow in evaluating students’ answer sheets.

Vice Chancellor (VC) R.C. Sobti has appealed to the teachers to speed up the evaluation work and warned that action would … Read more »»».

Senate GOP again kills jobless aid extension, but July passage likely

Senate GOP again kills jobless aid extension
WASHINGTON – For the third time in as many weeks, Senate Republicans on Wednesday successfully filibustered a bill to continue providing unemployment checks to millions of people.
But this time, since the slimmed-down measure attracted two Republican votes, its passage seems assured next month once a …. Source  : Senate GOP again kills jobless aid extension, but July passage likely.

Angry lawmakers question Army on mix-up at Arlington National Cemetery

Lawmakers question Army on Arlington Cemetery

WASHINGTON – Angry lawmakers on Wednesday sharply questioned the Army on its confusion over the location of some veterans’ remains at Arlington National Cemetery, as service officials described the slow “laborious” process of ensuring every grave was properly identified.
Rep. Ike Skelton, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, called for … Original source on Gaea Times at : Angry lawmakers question Army on mix-up at Arlington National Cemetery.

European court hears appeal by 9 governments over ruling against crucifixes in Italy’s schools

Ban on crucifixes in Italian schools is appealed

BRUSSELS – A European ruling banning crucifixes in Italian schools should be overturned, nine European governments said in an appeal Wednesday.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that crucifixes in Italian public schools violate religious and education freedoms last November. The case, part of a larger debate over … Read : European court hears appeal by 9 governments over ruling against crucifixes in Italy’s schools.

Panel bans animal dissection in undergraduate courses

NEW DELHI – Dissection of animals by zoology and life science students at the undergraduate level will be completely stopped, a University Grants Commission (UGC) committee has decided.

“The move will save the lives of thousands of animals,” B.K. Sharma, a member of the UGC Core Expert Committee to consider discontinuation of dissection of animals in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Panel bans animal dissection in undergraduate courses.

Student visa policy not being changed: Australia

NEW DELHI – Australia Wednesday said it is not changing its student visa policy and there are no plans to cap the number of foreign students studying in the country.

The Australian High Commission issued a statement after media reports stated that around 15,000 Indian students could be forced to return after the new visa … Read more »».

Native American students at Bureau of Indian Education schools perform worse in reading, math

Math, reading gap among Native American students

Native American students at schools overseen by the federal Bureau of Indian Education performed significantly worse on national standardized tests in reading and math compared with those in public schools.
The National Indian Education Study released Wednesday found lags in achievement and persistent gaps among Native American students and their …. Read the original article  : here.

Mass. district to clarify policy after complaints grade schoolers would have access to condoms

No condoms for grade schoolers, Mass. schools say

PROVINCETOWN, Mass. – The superintendent of a Massachusetts school district is apologizing to parents for what she calls a misunderstanding over a condom availability policy.
Superintendent Beth Singer said in the letter e-mailed Tuesday that the district will clarify that elementary school-age students won’t be able to get a … Read more »».

Supporters: Broadband network for researchers thriving despite university budget cutbacks

Supporters tout broadband network for researchers

FARGO, N.D. – Supporters of a high-speed broadband network that connects researchers in a dozen northern states say the system is in good shape despite university budget cutbacks, thanks in part to a new federal initiative.
The Northern Tier Network was established in 2003 to help improve Internet capability in states …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Supporters: Broadband network for researchers thriving despite university budget cutbacks.

Bihar to give funds to 2,700 unaided madrassas

PATNA – Ignoring alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) strong reservation on promoting madrassas in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has decided to provide financial support to 2,700 unaided Islamic seminaries.

The 2,700 madrassas are affiliated to the Bihar State Madrasa Education Board but have not been getting any financial aid from the government till now. …. Read the original article  : Bihar to give funds to 2,700 unaided madrassas.

AICTE Revamps Approval Process

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In a recent move, AICTE or the All India Council of Technical Education has given its nod for 545 technical educational institutions. These institutes will offer professional courses in management and engineering. There are some MCA institutes as well. This new order will become effective in the 2010-11 academic sessions …. Source article  : AICTE Revamps Approval Process.