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.

Go for vocational courses if DU snubs you

NEW DELHI – Don’t worry if you could not make it to Delhi University. Career counsellors are telling students there are several distance learning and vocational courses which offer good prospects.

Delhi University received 147,000 applications for 54,000 seats this year under various disciplines, which was much higher than 120,000 applications received for 49,000 …. Original article  : Go for vocational courses if DU snubs you.

Maharashtra colleges told to appoint principals in six months

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked the private colleges in Maharashtra to appoint “eligible and qualified” regular principals in the next six months.

The court said that no further extension would be given thereafter.
“We must endeavour to improve the standards of academic institutions and the students as well,” said the vacation bench … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Maharashtra colleges told to appoint principals in six months.

Opera house v. tennis dome: Kan. race for Senate reveals tricky business of earmarks

Kan. race shows earmarks are tricky business

McPHERSON, Kan. – The three-story Opera House rises above neighboring storefronts on South Main Street here, a mecca of culture on the prairie. Not so long ago, arts enthusiasts in this south-central Kansas town worried about running out of money for its $8 million renovation.
But U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Opera house v. tennis dome: Kan. race for Senate reveals tricky business of earmarks.

War funding measure clears House, but added stimulus funds face likely rejection by Senate

War funding measure clears House
WASHINGTON – The House has approved an $80 billion measure that would fund the war in Afghanistan and revive, at least for now, a few pieces of the faltering Democratic jobs agenda.
Lawmakers advanced the legislation despite increasing pessimism among lawmakers that Afghanistan is turning out to be a quagmire …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : War funding measure clears House, but added stimulus funds face likely rejection by Senate.

House war funding bill clears key hurdle despite White House veto threat, anti-war sentiment

House war funding bill clears key hurdle
WASHINGTON – A $60 billion-plus war funding measure has survived a crucial test vote in the House despite strong pessimism among many Democrats that Afghanistan is turning out to be a quagmire for U.S. troops.

The 215-210 vote virtually guarantees the measure will advance Thursday night despite a White House …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : House war funding bill clears key hurdle despite White House veto threat, anti-war sentiment.

Michigan Legislature OKs bill that avoids further cuts in school state aid budget

Michigan Legislature approves school budget

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s public schools won’t get all of their financial problems fixed with a budget bill that sailed through the state Legislature on Thursday, but at least they’re safe from state aid cuts in the upcoming year.
Public schools will get a small $11 per student increase by the end …. Original source  : Michigan Legislature OKs bill that avoids further cuts in school state aid budget.

Colleges become reluctant allies in fighting online music, movie piracy under new rules

New rules bring online piracy fight to US campuses

Starting this month, colleges and universities that don’t do enough to combat the illegal swapping of “Avatar” or Lady Gaga over their computer networks put themselves at risk of losing federal funding.
A provision of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 is making schools a reluctant ally … Original source on Gaea Times at : Colleges become reluctant allies in fighting online music, movie piracy under new rules.

Texas Tech appeals ruling in another attempt to block former coach Leach’s contract lawsuit

Texas Tech appeals ruling on Leach lawsuit

LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech is appealing a judge’s decision to allow former football coach Mike Leach to sue for breach of contract.
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office filed a notice of appeal for the school Wednesday.
District Judge William Sowder last month struck down Texas Tech’s claim of sovereign … Read more : Texas Tech appeals ruling in another attempt to block former coach Leach’s contract lawsuit.

7 New Mexico teenagers file lawsuit after being sodomized at high school football camp in 2008

NM teens file lawsuit after football camp hazing

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Seven teenagers who were sodomized with a broom handle at a high school football camp near Las Vegas, N.M., have sued over the attacks.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in state district court, seeks unspecified damages.
Six Robertson High School football players were accused of assaulting the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 7 New Mexico teenagers file lawsuit after being sodomized at high school football camp in 2008.

Australian varsity offers help to Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR – A high-level delegation of Victoria University of Australia called on Chief Minister Narendra Modi here Thursday and offered to partner and assist Gujarat’s efforts in higher education.

The delegation evinced considerable interest in training and upgrading professional skills in technical education, keeping time with fast changing global requirements.
The team offered 50,000 dollars …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New rules to stop corporal punishment in schools: Buddhadeb

KOLKATA – Emphasising that physical and mental torture of students hindered their natural development, the West Bengal government Thursday said it has formed new rules for schools to stop corporal punishment.

Making a statement in the state assembly on the suicide of a class 8 student, Rouvanjit Rawla of La Martiniere School for Boys, Chief Minister … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New rules to stop corporal punishment in schools: Buddhadeb.

Class 9 student moves court after denial of admission

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Thursday sought the response of the Delhi government, a state-run school and the Delhi University’s Central Institute of Education on a petition filed by a class 9 student denied admission to the school despite clearing the admission test.

Fourteen-year-old Aditya Gaur moved the court after he was denied admission …. Original source  : Class 9 student moves court after denial of admission.

In South Africa, women football players want a World Cup boost, too

In South Africa, women want a World Cup boost

JOHANNESBURG – Ever since Bafana Bafana made a quick exit from the World Cup, the talk of South Africa has been about how to build a soccer power.
The stock answer is this: We’ve got to develop our boys from the time they’re young.
What people don’t talk about … Read more »»».

India-US higher education summit from July 30

MUMBAI – Mumbai will host a three-day India-US Summit on higher education to mark the golden jubilee of the Indo-American Society, an official said Thursday.

The event will be inaugurated by Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal July 30, president of the society V. Rangaraj told reporters.
The event is expected to create collaborations between …. Original source  : India-US higher education summit from July 30.

Dana College Announcement Shocks All

BLAIR, Nebraska (GaeaTimes.com)- Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, a member of the GPAC Athletic Conference will close its doors only weeks before the start of the new session of the next year. The college made its announcement on Wednesday which shocked the students, their parents and faculties as the old Dana College has been … Read more >>.

Delay in delivery of books at schools rocks Kerala house

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The Congress-led opposition Thursday lashed out at Kerala Education Minister M.A. Baby for his failure to ensure timely delivery of textbooks at government schools.

Seeking to move an adjournment motion in the assembly, Congress legislator P.C. Vishnunath said that close to 40 percent of the books are yet to be distributed.
“The postal …. Original source  : Delay in delivery of books at schools rocks Kerala house.

Deadly new militant group emerges in Pakistan to avenge army assault on Red Mosque 3 years ago

Vengeful new militant group emerges in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistani authorities now believe a dangerous new militant group, out to avenge a deadly army assault on a mosque in Islamabad three years ago, has carried out several major bombings in the capital previously blamed on the Taliban.
The emergence of the Ghazi Force was part of …. Original article  : Deadly new militant group emerges in Pakistan to avenge army assault on Red Mosque 3 years ago.

Canada’s envoy leaving Delhi to join Vancouver varsity

VANCOUVER – Canada’s High Commissioner in India, Joseph Caron, is turning academic.

Caron, who was in Canada for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit, Friday joined the Institute of Asian Research (IAR) of the University of British Columbia here as an honorary research associate.
One of Canada’s top diplomats, Caron has served as the country’s envoy in …. Original source  : Canada’s envoy leaving Delhi to join Vancouver varsity.

All-India strike delays Orissa university exams

BHUBANESWAR – Exams scheduled for Monday in Orissa universities have been postponed in view of the nationwide shutdown called by political parties to protest the hike in fuel prices, officials said Saturday.

The Biju Patnaik University of Technology and the Utkal University postponed their exams after several political parties called for a strike earlier this week, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Patrick administration, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care reach settlement in premium increase flap

Mass., Harvard Pilgrim reach premium increase deal

BOSTON – The Patrick administration announced Friday that it has reached a settlement with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care amid an ongoing dispute about small-business health insurance premiums.
The state Division of Insurance had rejected 25 of 26 increases Harvard Pilgrim proposed April 1, along with a series of increases proposed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Patrick administration, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care reach settlement in premium increase flap.

Audit panel to submit report of 25 private schools

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday asked the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to submit the report on the accounts of 25 private schools in the capital, including Modern School, Barakhamba Road, Amity International, Vasant Valley, DPS RK Puram and Sardar Patel.

A division bench of Justice A.K. Sikri and Justice Siddharth Mridul directed … Read more »»».

NCAA on verge of adding coaches to academic performance data in bid for ‘accountability’

NCAA academic data will soon include coaches

John Brady has been the basketball coach at Arkansas State for two seasons, and he’s facing a predicament. Although the Red Wolves are improving on the court, their academic progress rate is well below the NCAA’s benchmark, so the team was recently docked a scholarship and hit with a … Read more »»».

UConn replaces coaches forced out in NCAA investigation of men’s basketball program

UConn replaces assistant coaches after NCAA probe

STORRS, Conn. – Connecticut has hired two men with strong ties to the men’s basketball program to replace assistant coaches who resigned amid an NCAA investigation.
The school announced Friday that Kevin Ollie, a former UConn point guard who played 13 seasons in the NBA, has been hired as an …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UConn replaces coaches forced out in NCAA investigation of men’s basketball program.

Appoint qualified principals in six months, Maharashtra colleges told

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked private colleges in Maharashtra to appoint “eligible and qualified” principals in the next six months, warning that no further extension would be given afterwards and “logical consequences would follow”.

“We must endeavour to improve the standards of academic institutions and the students as well,” the vacation bench headed … Read more : Appoint qualified principals in six months, Maharashtra colleges told.

Jamia to be first Indian varsity with e-file tracking

NEW DELHI – Aiming for implementation of e-governance on its campus, the Jamia Millia Islamia University here is now preparing to be the country’s first varsity with an e-file tracking system for its various departments.

This intranet file tracking software, developed by the FTK-Centre for Information Technology (FTK-CIT) of the university, will enable authorised users … Read more >>.

Want a political internship? Become an MP’s research assistant

NEW DELHI – Like in most other fields, Indian politics is discovering the benefits of interns or legislative assistants, who while learning about governance, help parliamentarians research policy issues and make informed decisions. The MPs, on their part, call it an “excellent initiative”.

More and more MPs in India, like their counterparts in some western countries, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Want a political internship? Become an MP’s research assistant.

3 Ohio sorority formals turn ‘Animal House’; embarrassed university ups anti-alcohol fight

Sororities’ antics spur school alcohol efforts

OXFORD, Ohio – Sorority spring formals call up visions of young women in colorful dresses dancing the night away – not vomiting on tables, urinating in sinks or having sex in closets.
The drunken shenanigans of three sororities at Miami University in southwest Ohio sound like something out of “Animal House” … Original article on : 3 Ohio sorority formals turn ‘Animal House’; embarrassed university ups anti-alcohol fight.

Forget grade levels, districts like Kansas City want students to master skills to advance

Forget grade levels, KC schools try something new

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Forget about students spending one year in each grade, with the entire class learning the same skills at the same time. Districts from Alaska to Maine are taking a different route.
Instead of simply moving kids from one grade to the next as they get … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Forget grade levels, districts like Kansas City want students to master skills to advance.

Gujarat recruits 10,000 teachers

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat government Saturday issued appointment letters to about 10,000 vidhyasahayaks (assistant teachers) recruited through an online process.

Chief Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad and other ministers in the various district headquarters handed over appointment letters to the teachers.
About 5,000 assistant teachers have been recruited for maths and science subjects … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gujarat recruits 10,000 teachers.

India needs more quality research in science: PM (Second Lead)

KANPUR – India needs to boost quality research in science and technology with a sense of urgency, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday.

Addressing the convocation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here, the prime minister also called for increased collaboration between the IITs and the corporate world.
“We as a nation urgently … Read more : India needs more quality research in science: PM (Second Lead).

PM exhorts IITians to repay debt to the nation

KANPUR – Prime Minster Manmohan Singh Saturday exhorted IITians to repay their debt to the nation, saying that while the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) alumni were “excellent ambassadors” of the country, the nation had made “much contribution” towards their education.

Addressing the 42nd convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here, he said: … Read more >>>.

Asians top in Australia’s high school entrance test

MELBOURNE – Children of Asian migrants outperform their English-speaking counterparts in the entrance test of selective top high schools in Australia.

Analysis shows that 42 percent of children from non-English speaking backgrounds who sat for the annual selective high school entrance test in 2009 won a place in the elite system, according to The Sydney Morning …. Original source  : Asians top in Australia’s high school entrance test.

Learn humility, PM tells IITians

KANPUR – Learn humility and be broad-minded and tolerant. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave this advice to students graduating from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here Saturday.

Describing IIT Kanpur as “one of our top-most institutions of higher education”, he said the graduating students “will always have the self-assurance that comes with being educated at …. Original source  : Learn humility, PM tells IITians.

India needs more quality research in science: PM

KANPUR – India needs to step up quality research in science and technology with a sense of urgency, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday.

Addressing the convocation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here, the prime minister also called for increased collaboration between the IITs and the corporate world.
“We as a nation urgently … Read this article on Gaea Times at : India needs more quality research in science: PM.

Panjab University teachers reject UGC regulations

CHANDIGARH – The Panjab University Teachers’ Association (PUTA) has rejected new rules issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) which nullify promotions of 40 faculty members.

The new UGC regulations, dated June 30, 2010, stipulate that those teachers who became eligible for promotion after December 31, 2008 under the UGC guidelines of 2000, will now be …. Read the original article  : Panjab University teachers reject UGC regulations.

Studying the suburbs: From museums to academia, suburban life no longer a laughing matter

Derided no more, suburban life is turning serious

SHAWNEE, Kan. – The numbingly similar tract homes, endless strip malls and multiple minivans filled with youth soccer players indelibly mark this former Indian mission territory as a Kansas City suburb.
Look deeper, and a more nuanced portrait of Johnson County, Kansas emerges: an economic powerhouse that has eclipsed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Studying the suburbs: From museums to academia, suburban life no longer a laughing matter.

Doodle your feelings, three-year-olds told in Britain

LONDON – Children as young as three have been asked by a council in Britain to “draw how they feel when they are in nursery”, which a parent described as nonsense and comedy gold.

Whitehall council is consulting the children on their satisfaction with nursery life as part of a review of childcare provision.
Three-year-olds have … Read : Doodle your feelings, three-year-olds told in Britain.

Wyo. officials say mom committed after daughters’ mutilation is ready for supervised release

Mom charged in kids’ mutilation may get freedom

EVANSTON, Wyo. – A woman who has spent 20 years in a mental institution for beheading and mutilating her two young daughters because she said they were evil clones may soon get supervised release.
The Wyoming State Mental Hospital in Evanston has asked a judge to place Laura Lee …. Read the original article  : Wyo. officials say mom committed after daughters’ mutilation is ready for supervised release.

Abu Dhabi gives land to build schools

Abu Dhabi, July 4 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) will give six plots of land to build private schools.

The schools will be built in Khalifa city and Mohamed bin Zayed city. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to meet the growing demand for private schools.
Three … Read : Abu Dhabi gives land to build schools.

Mall locations, cafes, easy return boxes pop up as libraries focus on convenience

Libraries focus on convenience with mall locations

DALLAS – People streamed into a storefront on a recent summer day at an upscale Dallas mall, but they weren’t drawn to a heavy discount on designer clothes. It was story sing-a-long time for babies at one of the city library’s newest outposts.
The library for kids 12 and under … Original article on : Mall locations, cafes, easy return boxes pop up as libraries focus on convenience.

Winds of change: Haryana puts spotlight on education

CHANDIGARH – From small towns to villages, Haryana is gearing up for a quiet revolution. Armed with over 35,000 new teachers, including 1,000 for the English language, and enhanced investments, the state is aiming for change in the field of education.

With the process of recruitment of teachers having already started and the state government announcing [..] Read the original article: here.

Big buyers of tech products don’t necessarily benefit from the industry’s acquisition spree

Tech customers question industry’s takeover spree

SAN FRANCISCO – The world’s largest technology companies have been on a buying spree, spending billions to snap up smaller companies. And often the buyers say they’re doing it for their customers – businesses, hospitals, schools and government agencies.
As tech companies get bigger and bigger, they say, they can offer … Original source on Gaea Times at : Big buyers of tech products don’t necessarily benefit from the industry’s acquisition spree.

AMU seeks help against radioactive source

ALIGARH – The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has asked the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) to take measures for securing the campus and its vicinity against a radioactive source lying locked in its physics department for several decades, an official said Monday.

“Experts of the AERB’s safety division would soon visit the campus to survey and … Original source on Gaea Times at : AMU seeks help against radioactive source.

Haryana schools to have management committees

CHANDIGARH – Government schools in Haryana will have management committees for their overall development and proper implementation, monitoring and supervision of the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), the state government announced Monday.

The headmaster or principal or senior-most teacher of the secondary and senior secondary schools would be the chairperson of the School Management and Development … Original source on Gaea Times at : Haryana schools to have management committees.

Jamia begins sports category admissions

NEW DELHI – The Jamia Millia Islamia University Monday began trial of aspiring candidates who have opted for admissions in various courses under the sports category.

The trial for boxing was conducted while that of cricket was postponed to July 12 due to heavy rains.
“Trials for athletics will be held July 6, for volleyball, … Original article on : Jamia begins sports category admissions.

As Harvard Law dean, Kagan solicited millions from donors as school’s fundraiser in chief

At Harvard Law, Kagan was fundraiser in chief

WASHINGTON – One talent Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan displayed in her career climb could create unique ethics questions for her as a justice: the ability to persuade Harvard Law School alumni and other wealthy donors to give hundreds of millions of dollars, more than meeting a daunting …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : As Harvard Law dean, Kagan solicited millions from donors as school’s fundraiser in chief.

Aziz Premji Foundation And Its Mission

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- There are a few business men in India who concentrate on other things than making their business revenues skyrocket and take on rival companies. Wipro Chairman Aziz Premzi is one such entrepreneur who with his philanthropic approach wants to contribute to the growth ad betterment of the country in his …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Aziz Premji Foundation And Its Mission.

UC president responds to critical letter by Jewish groups about anti-Semitic acts on campuses

UC president responds to Jewish groups’ letter

BERKELEY, Calif. – University of California President Mark Yudof is responding to a critical letter written by a dozen Jewish and pro-Israel groups about anti-Semitism on UC campuses.
The letter, also supported by 700 UC students who signed an online petition, said the university’s response to recent anti-Semitic acts on …. Read the original article  : here.

Let your freshman go! Helicopter parents getting their own college orientations

Empty Nest 101: College orientation for parents

NEW YORK – Call it Empty Nesting 101: Colleges around the country are holding orientations for families of incoming freshmen. But these are not simple “Meet the Dean” receptions held the day before school starts. These are elaborate two- and three-day events, often held on midsummer weekdays, requiring parents … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Let your freshman go! Helicopter parents getting their own college orientations.

South African pupils to learn in first language during early school years under new plan

South African pupils to learn in first language

JOHANNESBURG – South African students will be able to learn in their first language during early school years under a new government plan – a move that has received a universal welcome in the country.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced the change Tuesday. She said pupils will have … Read more >>.

Frida Kahlo Biography

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – One of the greatest painters of the last century, Frida Kahlo de Rivera was born in this day of 1907. The Mexican celebrity painter was born in Coyoacn, a very small town in Mexico City. Today is her 103rd birthday. She was enough proficient to make understand real life emotions …. Original source  : Frida Kahlo Biography.

Court notice to Delhi University on ‘controversial’ Ramayana article

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notice to Delhi University on a petition related to a “controversial and blasphemous” article on the Ramayana, which is part of the reading material of the B.A. (Honours) history course.

The petition sought a direction to Vice-Chancellor Deepak Pental to place the report of an expert committee … Read more : Court notice to Delhi University on ‘controversial’ Ramayana article.

IIM-Ranchi classes start Wednesday

RANCHI – The much-awaited classes of the first batch of the Indian Institute of Management-Ranchi (IIM-Ranchi) will start Wednesday.

The IIM-Ranchi was inaugurated by Jharkhand Governor M.O.H. Farook Tuesday evening.
The classes will begin at Soochna Bhavan, a five-storey building of the information and public relations department here.
Besides the governor, IIM-Kolkata Director Shekhar Chaudhary …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New northeast students stare at prejudice in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Thousands of northeastern students join Delhi University every year. But the joy of securing admission is often cut short by the difficulties they face in the Indian capital, be it racial discrimination, the language barrier, sexual harassment or trouble in finding accommodation.

The varsity is set to open July 15. But the first …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New northeast students stare at prejudice in Delhi.

New complaint alleges Ohio psychologist had role in Guantanamo detainee abuse

Ohio psychologist faces Guantanamo abuse claim

COLUMBUS, Ohio – An Ohio psychologist now working as a college dean helped perpetrate abuse of detainees during his time at Guantanamo Bay, according to a complaint filed Wednesday with the state psychology board.
The complaint by a Toledo psychologist and others alleges that retired Army Col. Larry James observed abusive … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New complaint alleges Ohio psychologist had role in Guantanamo detainee abuse.

IIT student dies at psychiatric centre

LUCKNOW – A student of the premier Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K), who was being treated for mental illness, died Wednesday at a private medical centre in Kanpur, an official said.

Rakesh Kumar Thakur, 22, who was pursuing his M.Tech mechanical engineering from IIT-K, died at the Mahendru Psychiatric Centre in Sarvodaya Nagar.
An official statement …. Source article  : IIT student dies at psychiatric centre.

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
July 5
New York Times on China, the sweatshop:
The labor strife spreading through China’s factory cities has clearly frazzled the government. Last month, it deployed Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, aka “Grandpa Wen,” who told laborers at a Beijing …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad.

IGNOU to start textile courses

NEW DELHI – In a bid to meet the demand for tailor-made courses in the textile industry, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will soon offer specialised degree courses as well as short-term programmes in the field.

IGNOU Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore, for developing these specialised …. Read the original article  : here.

Kagan set $476 million record as Harvard Law dean, fundraising that could pose unique conflict

Kagan: Harvard Law’s $476 million dean
WASHINGTON – One talent Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan displayed in her career climb could create unique ethics questions for her as a justice: the ability to persuade Harvard Law School alumni and other wealthy donors to give hundreds of millions of dollars, more than meeting a …. Original source  : Kagan set $476 million record as Harvard Law dean, fundraising that could pose unique conflict.

Delhi can have its Open University: Sibal

NEW DELHI – Delhi is free to set up its own Open University.
Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal stated this to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit at a meeting also attended by Delhi Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely.

Dikshit had expressed concern about the fate of children who scored less than 40 percent marks [..] Read the original article: here.

PETA urges medical colleges to end animal use

NEW DELHI – The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Wednesday urged five prominent medical colleges in Delhi to end use of animals in medical training.

The PETA has sent letters to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Maulana Azad Medical College, Lady Hardinge Medical College, University College of Medical Sciences and Vardhman …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sibal assures help to expand education in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal Wednesday promised all help to the Delhi government in expanding higher, technical and vocational education in the capital.

In a meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, Sibal expressed concern over the shortage of teachers in the city, a government official said.
But the city’s initiatives …. Read the original article  : Sibal assures help to expand education in Delhi.

Mumbai University gets new vice chancellor

MUMBAI – Rajan M. Welukar, an educationist with 25 years of experience in the field, has been appointed the new vice chancellor (VC) of Mumbai University, it was announced here Wednesday.

Maharashtra Governer K. Sankaranarayanan made the appointment in his capacity as the chancellor of the universities in the state.
Welukar holds a masters degree and …. Source  : Mumbai University gets new vice chancellor.

Women do better in maths after criticising stereotype

SYDNEY – Women did better in a maths exam after they discussed why the stereotype about not performing as well as their male counterparts was not true, research shows.

But women who discussed why the stereotype might be true did not perform as well as males.
Laura Smith, psychologist from University of Queensland Business …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Women do better in maths after criticising stereotype.

Orissa inks deals for industrial training centres

BHUBANESWAR – The Orissa government Friday signed agreements with at least 13 companies for setting up industrial training centres in the state, an official said.

Technical Education and Training Director Anil Samal signed the pacts at the state secretariat here with the representatives of the companies in the presence Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Industries Minister …. Read the original article  : Orissa inks deals for industrial training centres.

Academic activities stalled in Visva Bharati

KOLKATA – Work came to a halt Thursday in Visva Bharati, founded by Rabindranath Tagore, following an indefinite strike called by its students union protesting against a sudden hike in tuition fees.

The students, under the banner of the Trinamool Congress Chatra Parishad (TMCCP), demonstrated in front of the university office preventing the officials from entering …. Read the original article  : Academic activities stalled in Visva Bharati.

Tennessee’s financial literacy program to teach students, parents about college savings

Financial literacy a priority in Tenn., nationally

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A new program geared to teach Tennessee’s students and their parents how to save money for college is part of a growing national emphasis on financial literacy education.
The Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission will help students save for college and educate their parents about the financial challenges. …. Original source  : Tennessee’s financial literacy program to teach students, parents about college savings.

Indian professor chosen for prestigious mathematics prize

NEW DELHI – Radha Charan Gupta has been selected for the prestigious Kenneth O. May Prize for the History of Mathematics for his contribution to the subject, officials said Thursday.

Gupta, a retired mathematics professor, is the first Indian to receive the award. The award will be conferred upon Gupta at the International Congress of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Indian professor chosen for prestigious mathematics prize.

Cabinet nod for bill to revive Nalanda University

NEW DELHI – The cabinet Thursday cleared a bill that aims to revive the ancient Nalanda University in Bihar as a global centre of learning.

Pegged as a symbol of global cooperation in education, the Nalanda University, proposed to be set up in Bihar near the same site where an ancient university flourished centuries …. Original source  : Cabinet nod for bill to revive Nalanda University.

Madhya Pradesh to get more tribal schools

NEW DELHI – The central government has approved six new residential schools for tribals in Madhya Pradesh, officials said Thursday.

According to officials from the tribal affairs ministry, the allocation for starting the Eklavya Adarsh Awasiya schools has been increased to Rs.12 crore from Rs.2.5 crore.
Madhya Pradesh has the largest tribal population in India. … Read : Madhya Pradesh to get more tribal schools.

New northeast students stare at prejudice in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Thousands of northeastern students join Delhi University every year. But the joy of securing admission is often cut short by the difficulties they face in the Indian capital, be it racial discrimination, the language barrier, sexual harassment or trouble in finding accommodation.

The varsity is set to open July 15. But the first …. Original article  : New northeast students stare at prejudice in Delhi.

New complaint alleges Ohio psychologist had role in Guantanamo detainee abuse

Ohio psychologist faces Guantanamo abuse claim

COLUMBUS, Ohio – An Ohio psychologist now working as a college dean helped perpetrate abuse of detainees during his time at Guantanamo Bay, according to a complaint filed Wednesday with the state psychology board.
The complaint by a Toledo psychologist and others alleges that retired Army Col. Larry James observed abusive … Read more >>>.

IIT student dies at psychiatric centre

LUCKNOW – A student of the premier Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K), who was being treated for mental illness, died Wednesday at a private medical centre in Kanpur, an official said.

Rakesh Kumar Thakur, 22, who was pursuing his M.Tech mechanical engineering from IIT-K, died at the Mahendru Psychiatric Centre in Sarvodaya Nagar.
An official statement … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IIT student dies at psychiatric centre.

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
July 5
New York Times on China, the sweatshop:
The labor strife spreading through China’s factory cities has clearly frazzled the government. Last month, it deployed Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, aka “Grandpa Wen,” who told laborers at a Beijing …. Original source  : Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad.

IGNOU to start textile courses

NEW DELHI – In a bid to meet the demand for tailor-made courses in the textile industry, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will soon offer specialised degree courses as well as short-term programmes in the field.

IGNOU Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore, for developing these specialised …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : IGNOU to start textile courses.

Kagan set $476 million record as Harvard Law dean, fundraising that could pose unique conflict

Kagan: Harvard Law’s $476 million dean
WASHINGTON – One talent Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan displayed in her career climb could create unique ethics questions for her as a justice: the ability to persuade Harvard Law School alumni and other wealthy donors to give hundreds of millions of dollars, more than meeting a … Read more : Kagan set $476 million record as Harvard Law dean, fundraising that could pose unique conflict.

Delhi can have its Open University: Sibal

NEW DELHI – Delhi is free to set up its own Open University.
Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal stated this to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit at a meeting also attended by Delhi Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely.

Dikshit had expressed concern about the fate of children who scored less than 40 percent marks …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi can have its Open University: Sibal.

PETA urges medical colleges to end animal use

NEW DELHI – The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Wednesday urged five prominent medical colleges in Delhi to end use of animals in medical training.

The PETA has sent letters to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Maulana Azad Medical College, Lady Hardinge Medical College, University College of Medical Sciences and Vardhman …. Source  : PETA urges medical colleges to end animal use.

Sibal assures help to expand education in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal Wednesday promised all help to the Delhi government in expanding higher, technical and vocational education in the capital.

In a meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, Sibal expressed concern over the shortage of teachers in the city, a government official said.
But the city’s initiatives …. Source  : Sibal assures help to expand education in Delhi.

Mumbai University gets new vice chancellor

MUMBAI – Rajan M. Welukar, an educationist with 25 years of experience in the field, has been appointed the new vice chancellor (VC) of Mumbai University, it was announced here Wednesday.

Maharashtra Governer K. Sankaranarayanan made the appointment in his capacity as the chancellor of the universities in the state.
Welukar holds a masters degree and … Read : Mumbai University gets new vice chancellor.

As Harvard Law dean, Kagan solicited millions from donors as school’s fundraiser in chief

At Harvard Law, Kagan was fundraiser in chief
WASHINGTON – One talent Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan displayed in her career climb could create unique ethics questions for her as a justice: the ability to persuade Harvard Law School alumni and other wealthy donors to give hundreds of millions of dollars, more than meeting …. Original source  : As Harvard Law dean, Kagan solicited millions from donors as school’s fundraiser in chief.

Aziz Premji Foundation And Its Mission

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- There are a few business men in India who concentrate on other things than making their business revenues skyrocket and take on rival companies. Wipro Chairman Aziz Premzi is one such entrepreneur who with his philanthropic approach wants to contribute to the growth ad betterment of the country in his … Original article on : Aziz Premji Foundation And Its Mission.

UC president responds to critical letter by Jewish groups about anti-Semitic acts on campuses

UC president responds to Jewish groups’ letter

BERKELEY, Calif. – University of California President Mark Yudof is responding to a critical letter written by a dozen Jewish and pro-Israel groups about anti-Semitism on UC campuses.
The letter, also supported by 700 UC students who signed an online petition, said the university’s response to recent anti-Semitic acts on …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UC president responds to critical letter by Jewish groups about anti-Semitic acts on campuses.

More professional courses from IGNOU

NEW DELHI – An executive MBA, eight new finishing school courses and a B.Sc. IT for international market programme are now on the list of offerings at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

The courses aimed at enhancing employability of students and tailor made according to the market demands will be launched in collaboration with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : More professional courses from IGNOU.

US Education Secretary Duncan: Congress has just a few weeks to find more dollars for schools

Duncan: Congress needs to act now on school money

DES MOINES, Wash. – U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan urged Congress on Friday to act soon to increase education funding because cash-strapped states can’t wait until the fall to determine if they must lay off thousands of teachers.
Duncan made his remarks at a forum on innovation in … Read : US Education Secretary Duncan: Congress has just a few weeks to find more dollars for schools.

Arkansas, Oklahoma schools still in talks to form new Division II league

Gulf South, Lone Star schools say talks “positive”

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Presidents, chancellors and athletic directors from nine NCAA Division II schools in Arkansas and Oklahoma met Friday to discuss the possibility of forming a new conference in an attempt to reduce travel.
The six Arkansas schools – Arkansas-Monticello, Arkansas Tech, Harding, Henderson State, Ouachita Baptist and …. Source  : Arkansas, Oklahoma schools still in talks to form new Division II league.

2 more fraternity brothers sentenced in alcohol hazing death at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

2 frat brothers sentenced in Calif. hazing death

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Two more former students at California Polytechnic State University have been sentenced to jail for hazing a freshman who died of alcohol poisoning while pledging a fraternity.
Adam Marszal and Russell Taylor, both 23, pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor hazing and apologized to …. Original source  : 2 more fraternity brothers sentenced in alcohol hazing death at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Visva Bharati studies hit as students’ stir continues

KOLKATA – Academic activities continued to be hit in Visva Bharati University for the second consecutive day Friday following the indefinite strike called by the students’ unions against the sudden hike in tuition fees.

A section of students under the banner of Trinamool Congress Chatra Parishad staged a demonstration in front of the university’s … Read more : Visva Bharati studies hit as students’ stir continues.

Jamia’s 2,000 volunteers for CWG

NEW DELHI – The Jamia Millia Islamia university will depute 2,000 student volunteers for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) here Oct 3-14, a statement said Friday.

More than 1,000 National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers of the varsity along with 1,000 other students will participate in the event.
They will provide assistance to the Delhi Traffic Police, handle … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Jamia’s 2,000 volunteers for CWG.

AP answers your questions on the news, from McChrystal’s fate to disposing of oil on the Gulf

Ask AP: McChrystal’s fate, disposing of Gulf oil
What happens to all the oil that workers have been collecting from beaches since the Gulf oil spill?
That’s one of the questions being answered in this edition of “Ask AP,” a weekly Q&A column where AP journalists respond to readers’ questions about the news.
If … Read this article on Gaea Times at : AP answers your questions on the news, from McChrystal’s fate to disposing of oil on the Gulf.

Students refuse food cooked by Dalits, principal suspended

LUCKNOW – The principal of a government-run school in Uttar Pradesh’s Ramabai Nagar district was suspended for inaction and negligence after students refused to eat the midday meal prepared by two Dalit cooks, officials said Friday.

A probe has also been initiated against Jasapur Primary School principal Maan Singh and district education officials, including senior … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Students refuse food cooked by Dalits, principal suspended.

DOEACC To Educate Bihar Officials

PATNA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Bihar Prashasnik Sudhar Mission (BPSM) has awakened to the importance of computer literacy for increased efficiency in its day to day functioning. In an attempt to teach computers to all the B and C level officers working under the Bihar Prashashnik Sudhar Mission, it has entered into an agreement with … Original article on : DOEACC To Educate Bihar Officials.

Let your freshman go! Helicopter parents getting their own college orientations

Empty Nest 101: College orientation for parents

NEW YORK – Call it Empty Nesting 101: Colleges around the country are holding orientations for families of incoming freshmen. But these are not simple “Meet the Dean” receptions held the day before school starts. These are elaborate two- and three-day events, often held on midsummer weekdays, requiring parents … Read more : Let your freshman go! Helicopter parents getting their own college orientations.

Coming soon to campus near you: Schools raise cash through Hollywood filming

Calif. schools seek Hollywood deals to raise cash

LOS ANGELES – In an era of yawning budget deficits and teacher layoffs, schools in the Los Angeles area are looking at a nontraditional source for some extra cash – Hollywood.
School districts from Lawndale to Glendale are seeking to earn thousands of dollars a day from renting their …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Coming soon to campus near you: Schools raise cash through Hollywood filming.

Messages show Toyota tried to cast doubt on college instructor who investigated acceleration

Toyota lashed out at instructor during big recall

CARBONDALE, Ill. – It’s the kind of publicity any university might dream about: An instructor uncovers a possible flaw that’s causing some of the world’s most popular cars to accelerate suddenly. His ground-breaking work attracts interest from Congress and reporters worldwide.
But as Southern Illinois University’s David Gilbert sought …. Source article  : Messages show Toyota tried to cast doubt on college instructor who investigated acceleration.

Vermont among the agriculture universities selling cow herds to cut costs in tight times

Agriculture colleges sell cow herds to cut costs

BURLINGTON, Vt. – The fields and long red barns at the University of Vermont will soon house fewer cows as low milk prices, high costs and budget cuts have forced the university to sell its herd.
Other universities are doing the same, or looking for other ways to cut …. Source  : Vermont among the agriculture universities selling cow herds to cut costs in tight times.

‘Terrified’ Cameron hunts for school for his kids

LONDON – There are some things even the prime minister of Britain finds “terrifying”. One of them is finding a good state school for his children.

As the resident of 10, Downing Street, Prime Minister David Cameron has to look for state schools that fall under the jurisdiction of the education authority of the Westminster County …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

No swimming, sex education – British county’s Ramadan guidelines

LONDON – A British county council has issued guidelines for its schools for the month of Ramadan. These range from deferring swimming lessons to stopping sex education to respect the sentiments of Muslim students during the month.

Ramadan is expected to begin mid-August when all schools are closed for summer holidays. But it will continue till … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : No swimming, sex education – British county’s Ramadan guidelines.

Big change in little Chinatown: Cuba’s Chinese enjoy small but unprecedented freedoms

In Havana’s Chinatown, rare droplets of freedom

HAVANA – At Cuba’s only privately run newspaper, it doesn’t take much to stop the presses. It’s a wonder they even get started.
The language of the four-page broadsheet Kwong Wah Po is Chinese, and its press is an antique, but some see its relative freedoms, and that of the … Read more : Big change in little Chinatown: Cuba’s Chinese enjoy small but unprecedented freedoms.

No radioactive threat in AMU

ALIGARH – An expert committee has concluded that the radiation level of the radium beryllium (Ra-Be) source stored in the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU was within safe limits, an official said Sunday.

The eight-member committee was appointed by Vice Chancellor P.K. Abdul Azis after Ra-Be a radioactive source lying locked in the physics department of the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : No radioactive threat in AMU.

Iran clerics to enter classrooms to combat Western ‘arrogance’ and opposition influence

Iran clerics to fight West influence in classrooms

TEHRAN, Iran – The Iranian government said it will send hundreds of clerics into Tehran’s schools this fall to fight Western influence and the appeal of the political opposition, local newspapers reported Sunday.
The move is seen as an attempt by the government to tighten its grip on the … Read more »»».

W.Va. governor to focus on college education during his tenure heading governors group

Leader of governors group focuses on college grads

BOSTON – The incoming head of the National Governors Association said Sunday he will make increasing the number of students who complete college his focus during his scheduled yearlong tenure.
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, assumed the chairmanship of the NGA on Sunday from Vermont Gov. Jim …. Source article  : W.Va. governor to focus on college education during his tenure heading governors group.

S.Africa holds education summit before final, trying to harness attention World Cup commands

S. Africa holds education summit before WCup final
PRETORIA, South Africa – South Africa’s president read fellow leaders a lesson before inviting them to join him at Sunday’s World Cup final.
Just hours before the Dutch-Spanish final, President Jacob Zuma convened leaders from Burkina Faso, Kenya, Togo, Mozambique, the Netherlands and neighboring Zimbabwe … Read more : S.Africa holds education summit before final, trying to harness attention World Cup commands.

Bihar’s famed coaching institute now in Assam

GUWAHATI – The famed Super 30, a coaching institute in Patna which prepares 30 poor students for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) entrance exam free of cost, opened shop in Assam Sunday.

“We are proud and very happy to announce the formal inauguration of Super 30 chapter in Assam. Super 30 achieved iconic stature because …. Original article  : Bihar’s famed coaching institute now in Assam.

Mumbai University VC Appointment Creates Problems

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- After a prolonged wait that lasted for 9 months Mumbai University ultimately got a new vice-chancellor. However, the new VC Rajan Welukar’s appointment has not come without its share of controversy. AD Sawant the former Pro VC remarked that he might take legal steps over his appointment. A source who …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mumbai University VC Appointment Creates Problems.

Pressure cooker and other tips for US-bound students

NEW DELHI – American youths like space and so, keep a “talking distance” of at least 10 yards while speaking to a peer on campus. Keep a pressure cooker handy. Those are among the crucial lifestyle lessons being offered to US-bound students from India.

Lifestyle classes are becoming the key to overcoming culture shocks on American …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Boston University engineering professor found dead in photonics lab, foul play not suspected

Boston University professor is found dead in lab

BOSTON – A Boston University engineering professor has been found dead in a school lab.
A BU spokesman says the body of 62-year-old Franco Cerrina was found Monday morning in a fifth-floor lab at the Photonics Center, where the science and engineering of light are studied. The cause of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Boston University engineering professor found dead in photonics lab, foul play not suspected.

NCAA adds ‘First 4??? to March Madness, 4 games will have lowest seeds, last 4 at-large choices

March Madness will include 4 first-round games

Anyone from Arkansas to Arkansas-Pine Bluff could kick off March Madness next year.
The NCAA’s expanded 68-team men’s basketball tournament will include a four-game first round involving eight teams from all across the Division I spectrum. Two of those initial games will include the four lowest seeds in the field …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : NCAA adds ‘First 4′ to March Madness, 4 games will have lowest seeds, last 4 at-large choices.

West Bengal to reserve college, varsity seats for OBCs

KOLKATA – The West Bengal government has decided to reserve seats for students from other backward classes (OBC) in colleges and universities from the next academic session, Higher Education Minister Sudarshan Roy Chowdhury told the state assembly Monday.

“The government has in principle agreed to introduce seat reservation for the students belonging to other backward classes … Read : West Bengal to reserve college, varsity seats for OBCs.

Maharashtra quizzed on Class 11 admissions

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday asked the Maharashtra government why it was differently treating two sets of students with varying performances in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) exams while admiting them to Class 11.

An apex court bench of Justice V.S. Sirpurkar and Justice Cyriac Joseph sought the clarification from senior counsel …. Read the original article  : Maharashtra quizzed on Class 11 admissions.

NCAA eyeing ban on scholarship offers to students until after their junior year in high school

NCAA may bar scholarship offers to young
If Alabama basketball coach Anthony Grant needs any perspective while recruiting, he need only look to his own family.

“I’m a parent of a 14-year-old, and I know right now my son is in no position to make a decision mentally or physically in terms of what he wants to … Read more >>>.

Record-holding guitarist misses scholarship, father demands justice

AGRA – His guitar playing got him into the record books and he also has an excellent academic record. But Agra boy Akash Gupta is in deep despair – he had been dreaming of admission to a top school with full scholarship but has been denied the opportunity for no fault of his.

Akash, 15, was …. Read the original article  : here.

MCI India Disapproves State Government Plans

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- All hopes of State Government to include two new medical colleges for the current academic session was shattered with the approval list announced by MCI India on Tuesday. Reportedly,MCI India (Medical Council Of India) Board of Governors disapproved all plans of the state government to fulfill the vacuum of medical seats.
The two … Original source on Gaea Times at : MCI India Disapproves State Government Plans.

MCI India Urged By PETA

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India has approached MCI India (Medical Council Of India) for replacing the animals that are being used in medical training. Reportedly, MCI India has already disapproved the plan for maintaining an animal house in all medical colleges of the country.
PETA officials have issued letters … Read more »».

Cambodia bans textbooks critical of PM

PHNOM PENH – The Cambodian government banned two books from schools nationwide after finding the text critical of Prime Minister Hun Sen and the ruling party, local media said Wednesday.

Education Minister Im Sethy said the general knowledge textbooks, which use a question-and-answer format, were no more than political leaflets and should be removed from schools … Read : Cambodia bans textbooks critical of PM.

Jamia extends postgraduate admission date

NEW DELHI – The Jamia Millia Islamia University has extended the last date of completing admission formalities to postgraduate courses till July 19, a statement said Wednesday.

The last dates have been extended for postgraduate courses offered by the Faculties of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages, Natural Sciences, Law and M.Sc. Electronics.
The final list … Read more : Jamia extends postgraduate admission date.

Belgian city introduces school ban on crosses

Brussels, July 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The administration of the Belgian city of Charleroi has introduced a ban on wearing of both Muslim veils and Christian crosses in local schools.

The ban applies to both primary and comprehensive school students.
In April, the lower chamber of the Belgian parliament approved a bill prohibiting women from wearing full-face …. Source  : Belgian city introduces school ban on crosses.

Northrop Grumman to shut Louisiana shipyard; looks to spin off shipbuilding division

Northrop looks to split ship unit, close shipyard

WASHINGTON – Northrop Grumman said Tuesday that it will close down a Louisiana shipyard and may shed its entire division that makes warships as the Navy shifts its shipbuilding priorities.
The company will close its Avondale facility by 2013 as it consolidates its shipyards on the Gulf Coast. The …. Original article  : Northrop Grumman to shut Louisiana shipyard; looks to spin off shipbuilding division.

Starting salaries of new college graduates drop; study says harder to find work after prison

Starting salaries of new college graduates drop

NEW GRADS PAID LESS: Recent college graduates lucky enough to nab jobs are earning even less than their counterparts did a year ago, according to a recent survey.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers said in its quarterly report on salaries that 2010 graduates’ average starting salary was $48,661, …. Original article  : Starting salaries of new college graduates drop; study says harder to find work after prison.

Government plans two IIITs in northeast

GUWAHATI – The central government Tuesday said it is considering the setting up of two new Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) in the northeastern region.

“The locations are being worked out,” Minister of State for Human Resource Development D. Purandeswari said while addressing the All India Editors Conference on Social and Infrastructure Issues here. …. Source  : Government plans two IIITs in northeast.

UAE charity launches health project in Mali, Sierra Leone

Dubai, July 13 (IANS/WAM) UAE-based charity Dubai Cares Tuesday launched a health programme for children in Mali and Sierra Leone, with the aim of improving access to primary education.

The “WASH-in-Schools” programme was launched in partnership with international NGOs.
The programme will directly benefit over 1.7 million children in both the countries, the charity …. Source article  : UAE charity launches health project in Mali, Sierra Leone.

Supreme Court protects Tamil Nadu quota law

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday granted protection to Tamil Nadu’s quota law which provides 69 percent reservation in educational institutions and jobs to scheduled castes and tribes and other backward classes, but advised the state government to revisit the issue.

The apex court bench of Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia and Justices K.S. Radhakrishna Rao …. Read the original article  : here.

IT@School to give 60,000 DVDs to school teachers in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – IT@School, the Kerala government’s initiative to implement IT-enabled education, has developed a Resource DVD, which will be freely distributed to 60,000 High School teachers in the state.

The teachers would have complete freedom to copy, edit and re-distribute the contents in the DVD, which is prepared entirely on Free Software, the technology arm of …. Read the original article  : IT@School to give 60,000 DVDs to school teachers in Kerala.

‘Education bill will open new vistas of India-US cooperation’

WASHINGTON – The passage of India’s foreign education investment bill could pave the way for unprecedented new opportunities for education cooperation between the US and India, according to a senior US official.

“Imagine the possibilities: there are already over 113,000 Indian students studying in the United States,” said Robert Blake, US assistant secretary of state for …. Original article  : ‘Education bill will open new vistas of India-US cooperation’.

Mumbaikars welcome court nod to ‘best five’ formula

MUMBAI – Academicians, parents and students Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court order asking the Maharashtra government to extend the ‘best five’ formula for Class 11 admission to students of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) board.

The formula was earlier proposed to be applied only to Maharashtra’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) board students.
Reacting …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mumbaikars welcome court nod to ‘best five’ formula.

Maharashtra’s ‘best five’ formula to apply to ICSE students

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday gave its nod to the Maharashtra government’s ‘best five’ formula for admission to Class 11 and ordered its extension to students of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) board.

While staying the operation of the verdict of the Bombay High Court, an apex court bench of Justice V.S. … Read more >>>.

Teaching tools for India from veteran US educator

NEW DELHI – He is in India with his bag of education tools. Veteran US educator Samuel W. Micklus says creativity and critical thinking are key to education as opposed to learning by rote and he is about to let Indian schools know how.

“Schools relying on rote system and learning by memorisation should actively …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Teaching tools for India from veteran US educator.

Brazil rethinks spanking: Bill asks parents to avoid corporal punishment or undergo counseling

Brazil kids’ bill would outlaw parental spankings

SAO PAULO – In Brazil, a swat to your child’s bottom could soon get you slapped with a warning.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sent a bill to Congress on Wednesday proposing that Brazil join the two dozen or so countries around the world that have moved to curb … Read more : Brazil rethinks spanking: Bill asks parents to avoid corporal punishment or undergo counseling.

Illegal immigrants seeking in-state tuition rates hold ‘teach-ins’ at Capitol, White House

Illegal immigrants hold DC ‘teach-in’ to push bill

WASHINGTON – They can’t get citizenship or in-state tuition rates, so they’re taking the next steps – the Capitol and White House steps, that is.
A coalition of student immigrant advocacy groups in Massachusetts, Colorado and California on Wednesday launched a makeshift school in the nation’s capital, reminiscent of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Univ. of Texas to consider taking former law school teacher and Klansman’s name off dorm

Univ. of Texas to mull taking Klansman off dorm

AUSTIN, Texas – The president of the University of Texas will ask the school’s regents to remove the name of a former professor and Ku Klux Klan member from a campus dormitory.
Simkins Hall, a two-story brick dorm built in the 1950s, is named after William Simkins, who … Read more >>>.

Montana school’s elementary sex ed plan draws outrage from parents

Helena school board gets earful on sex ed proposal

HELENA, Mont. – A proposed sex education program that teaches fifth-graders the different ways people have intercourse and first-graders about gay love has infuriated parents and forced the school board to take a closer look at the issue.
Helena school trustees were swamped Tuesday night at a hearing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Montana school’s elementary sex ed plan draws outrage from parents.

Montana sex education proposal draws outrage; first-graders would learn about gay sex

Montana sex education proposal draws outrage

HELENA, Mont. – A proposed sex education curriculum in Montana is drawing outrage because it would teach young children about subjects such as gay sex.
Under the proposal for the Helena school district, kindergartners would be taught proper anatomical terms, first-graders would learn sexual relations could happen between two men or …. Read the original article  : Montana sex education proposal draws outrage; first-graders would learn about gay sex.

IIT’s Youngest Professor Is 22!

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The professors of IITs are mostly in their 40s and 50s and this is common in almost all of the IITs in India. However, the students of the Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai’s Powai will be delighted to get very shortly a very young professor who belong to their age …. Original article  : IIT’s Youngest Professor Is 22!.

Minority institutions can’t be forced to implement teachers’ quota: Court

NEW DELHI – The state cannot compel minority institutions to reserve teaching posts for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), the Supreme Court has said.

The court said that the actions of the state in discharge of its “duties, functions and governance” should be “within constitutional framework”.
The provision of law or a … Original article on : Minority institutions can’t be forced to implement teachers’ quota: Court.

Healthy food advocates launch snack attack on school vending machine junk

Snack attack: Schools try to get the junk out

SAN FRANCISCO – It’s not hard to figure out that stocking school vending machines with sugary sodas and salty, fatty snacks is a bad idea. Replacing those culinary culprits with something more nutritious is tougher.
But a growing number of school districts around the country are trying anyway.
“I … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Healthy food advocates launch snack attack on school vending machine junk.

University of Texas strips name of Klansman, former law professor from dormitory

UT strips Klansman’s name from Austin dorm

AUSTIN, Texas – University of Texas regents agreed Thursday to strip the name of a former law school professor and early organizer of the Ku Klux Klan from a campus dormitory.
The dorm named after William Stewart Simkins will now be known as Creekside Residence Hall. The two-story brick building …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Jamia to introduce semesters at post-graduate level

NEW DELHI – While concerns are being raised over the introduction of the semester system in Delhi University, the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) university has gone ahead and introduced it in all its post-graduate courses, an official statement said Thursday.

Around 6,000 students are taking admission to 231 courses in Jamia this academic session. The varsity …. Source article  : Jamia to introduce semesters at post-graduate level.

A first in 30 years, Delhi University to miss opening date

NEW DELHI – A 30-year tradition will be broken when Delhi University (DU)does not begin classes July 16. Due to the implementation of semester system, the academic session begins five days later on July 21.

There was nothing specific related to DU opening June 16, but it had become … Read : A first in 30 years, Delhi University to miss opening date.

At Vacation Liberty School, Kentucky kids get civics lessons with a Christian twist

School aims to re-teach civics with focus on faith

GEORGETOWN, Ky. – Call it vacation Bible school, Glenn Beck-style.
Some three dozen kids ages 10 to 15 are spending five nights this week learning what organizers – some with tea party ties – say they won’t hear in school about the Constitution, the founding fathers and the … Original article on : At Vacation Liberty School, Kentucky kids get civics lessons with a Christian twist.

HRD, health ministries agree on medical education

NEW DELHI – After two months of wrangling over who will control medical education in the country, the human resource development and health ministries appear to have agreed on forming a separate council for recognizing medical colleges across the country, official sources said.

HRD ministry sources say that a separate council will be formed under … Original source on Gaea Times at : HRD, health ministries agree on medical education.

Sarah Palin earned $75k for speech at cash-strapped Calif university

Palin earned $75k to speak at Calif university
FRESNO, Calif. – Capping a long-running dispute, a cash-strapped California public university revealed Friday its foundation arm paid Sarah Palin $75,000 to give a 40-minute speech at a recent anniversary dinner for the campus.
The former vice presidential candidate’s appearance drew intense criticism and scrutiny after …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Gay former Air Force officer testifies in lawsuit challenging ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy

Ex-officer testifies in military gay policy trial
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A former Air Force officer who was discharged for being gay has taken the stand in the federal trial of a lawsuit challenging the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Former Maj. Mike Almy testified Friday that he was an award-winning communications officer who served … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gay former Air Force officer testifies in lawsuit challenging ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy.

India, Japan to launch joint research project

NEW DELHI – After a collaboration for setting up the Indian Institute of Technology at Hyderabad (IIT-H), India and Japan are now starting a joint research venture to promote educational tie-ups.

According to the Japanese embassy, a five-year joint research project for ‘Information Network for Natural Disaster Mitigation and Recovery’ will be launched Sunday. … Original source on Gaea Times at : India, Japan to launch joint research project.

Gujarat schools to get novel study help

GANDHINAGAR – In a novel move, a special audio-visual programme will be beamed across schools in Gujarat to help students understand difficult subjects in an easy manner.

The programme will be beamed through the Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG) from July 26.
According to an official of the Gujarat Secondary Education Board … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gujarat schools to get novel study help.

Gujarat varsity ties up with UN body

GANDHINAGAR – A university in Gujarat has tied up with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to exchange ideas, share knowledge and pool resources and expertise to develop curriculum and learning materials, an official said Friday.

The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is the first university in India with which UNITAR has signed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gujarat varsity ties up with UN body.

Rights panel’s notice to Kerala varsity

NEW DELHI – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday issued notice to the Kerala University in Thiruvananthapuram over alleged wrongful confinement of six girl students in a room by the head of the varsity’s Sanskrit department.

The human rights panel has sought a report after a complaint was filed. The girls were research scholars … Read more »».

Well-educated presume they’re more left wing

LONDON – Well-educated people often presume they are more left wing than they actually are and are also less able to recognise their conservative tendencies, research says.

Well-educated people tend to socialise with others who have conservative views and their perception of where the ideological middle ground lies is skewed, wrote James Rockey, economics lecturer at …. Read the original article  : Well-educated presume they’re more left wing.

Banerjee, Hariprasad Chaurasia honoured by IIT-Kharagpur

KHARAGPUR – Atomic Energy Commission chairman Srikumar Banerjee and flautist Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia were conferred honorary Doctor of Science degrees by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here Saturday at its annual convocation.

Banerjee was conferred the award for his outstanding contributions to many materials related areas, basic as well as application oriented, IIT Kharagpur [..] Read the original article: here.

Alternate admission procedure for engineering schools soon: Sibal

KHARAGPUR – A decision on an alternate examination procedure to reduce the pressure on students aiming to enter the elite Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) or other engineering schools will be taken soon, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Saturday.

“There is a crying need for examination reforms. We will reduce the pressure … Original source on Gaea Times at : Alternate admission procedure for engineering schools soon: Sibal.

Professor compiles coal-bed natural gas expertise from Wyoming, elsewhere in new book

WY professor compiles book on coal-bed natural gas

LARAMIE, Wyo. – A University of Wyoming professor has compiled coal-bed natural gas expertise from UW and from around the world into a book.
The 511-page book is titled “Coalbed Natural Gas: Energy and Environment.” It is published by Nova Science Publishers Inc. and has 19 chapters written by … Read more »».

After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge

Fear of ‘resegregation’ fuels unrest in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. – In the annals of desegregation, Raleigh is barely a footnote.
Integration came relatively peacefully to the North Carolina capital. There was no “stand in the schoolhouse door,” no need of National Guard escorts or even a federal court order.
Nearly 50 years passed – mostly uneventfully, at least …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge.

Eight new medical colleges for Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR – Undeterred by the Medical Council of India’s rejection of its proposals for starting three new medical colleges in the current academic year, the Gujarat government has decided to set up eight new medical colleges in the state in the next two years.

Health Minister Jaynarayan Vyas Sunday said that the the state government …. Original article  : Eight new medical colleges for Gujarat.

Syria bans women wearing veils in universities

DAMASCUS – Syria has issued a directive banning women who wear full-face veils from attending public and private universities, the state-run news agency Sana reported Sunday.

The directive reportedly came from the country’s Minister of Higher Education, Ghaith Barakat.
The full-face veil, or niqab, that is worn by some Muslim women is “inconsistent with the values …. Read the original article  : Syria bans women wearing veils in universities.

D School alumnus named professor at Harvard

WASHINGTON – Gita Gopinath, a Delhi School of Economics alumnus, has been named professor of economics at Harvard University, becoming the first Indian-origin woman professor in the institution’s history.

Kolkata born Gopinath, 38, is considered an authority on business cycles in emerging markets and on price fluctuations across international borders. She was previously associate professor of … Read more : D School alumnus named professor at Harvard.

Syria bans full Islamic face veils at universities as similar bans spark debate in Europe

Syria bans full Islamic face veils at universities

DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria has forbidden the country’s students and teachers from wearing the niqab – the full Islamic veil that reveals only a woman’s eyes – taking aim at a garment many see as political.
The ban shows a rare point of agreement between Syria’s secular, authoritarian government …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Trident Technical College Details

New York (GaeaTimes.com) – Trident Technical College was formed in 1973 from the merger of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center and Palmer College. The president of the college is Dr. Mary Thornley. It is also known as TTC. It is a two-year multi-course based college. It is situated in Charleston, South Carolina, in United States. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Trident Technical College Details.

Syria bans face veils at universities; similar bans spark debate in Europe

Syria bans face veils at universities
DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria has banned the face-covering Islamic veil from the country’s universities to prevent what it sees as a threat to its secular identity, as similar moves in Europe spark cries of discrimination against Muslims.

The Education Ministry issued the ban Sunday, according to a government official who spoke … Read more >>.

Remove La Martiniere principal, vice-princial : Child Rights panel

NEW DELHI – The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Monday recommended the removal of the principal and vice-principal of Kolkata’s La Martiniere School over the suicide of Class 8 student Rouvanjit Rawla.

“They not only used corporal punishment on the late Rouvanjit Rawla themselves, they also condoned the use of corporal punishment by …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Remove La Martiniere principal, vice-princial : Child Rights panel.

CBSE starts new courses in GIS, media studies

NEW DELHI – In a bid to give school education a vocational touch, the Central Board of Secondary Education Monday announced the starting of two new courses in geospatial practices and media studies for class 11 and 12 students.

Speaking at the occasion, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal strongly advocated introducing new courses in the …. Source article  : CBSE starts new courses in GIS, media studies.

Women police, CCTV to prevent ragging on campus

NEW DELHI – Women police officers in large numbers, police vans and closed circuit television – all arrangements are in place to prevent any ragging of freshers as Delhi University’s new academic session begins Wednesday, officials said.

Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat said the police are working in tandem with the university administration to prevent any … Original source on Gaea Times at : Women police, CCTV to prevent ragging on campus.

Lucknow University Officials Inspects Two More Colleges

LUCKNOW, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Moving ahead with their scheduled investigation, Lucknow University officials went ahead to inspect two more colleges on Saturday. Reportedly, the Lucknow University officials carried on their investigation in Ramadheen Singh Girls Degree College (RSGDC) and Rama Degree College (RDC).
When asked about the reason of inspection, SK Dwivedi; the University Spokesman told the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Indian-origin student wins New Zealand debate

WELLINGTON – An Indian-origin student of New Zealand’s Victoria University was part of a team that won a debating competition in which 100-odd varsities take part every year.

Udayan Mukherjee was part of the three-member team of Victoria University which became the first New Zealand university to win “Australs”, the Australasian University Debating Championship, in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indian-origin student wins New Zealand debate.

Remove La Martiniere principal: child rights panel

NEW DELHI – The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Monday recommended the removal of the principal and vice-principal of Kolkata’s La Martiniere School over the suicide of Class 8 student Rouvanjit Rawla.

The premier school courted controversy following allegations that 13-year-old Rawla committed suicide in February after being caned by the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Remove La Martiniere principal: child rights panel.

NBC wants to put focus on education by hosting September summit

NBC hosting education summit in September
NEW YORK – NBC News is convening its own summit with education and political leaders in September to talk about ways to improve schools in light of statistics showing the U.S. lagging in student achievement.

The two-day “Education Nation” event in New York will be carried online, and is part of …. Original article  : NBC wants to put focus on education by hosting September summit.

Professor compiles coal-bed natural gas expertise from Wyoming, elsewhere in new book

WY professor compiles book on coal-bed natural gas

LARAMIE, Wyo. – A University of Wyoming professor has compiled coal-bed natural gas expertise from UW and from around the world into a book.
The 511-page book is titled “Coalbed Natural Gas: Energy and Environment.” It is published by Nova Science Publishers Inc. and has 19 chapters written by …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Professor compiles coal-bed natural gas expertise from Wyoming, elsewhere in new book.

After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge

Fear of ‘resegregation’ fuels unrest in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. – In the annals of desegregation, Raleigh is barely a footnote.
Integration came relatively peacefully to the North Carolina capital. There was no “stand in the schoolhouse door,” no need of National Guard escorts or even a federal court order.
Nearly 50 years passed – mostly uneventfully, at least …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge.

Eight new medical colleges for Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR – Undeterred by the Medical Council of India’s rejection of its proposals for starting three new medical colleges in the current academic year, the Gujarat government has decided to set up eight new medical colleges in the state in the next two years.

Health Minister Jaynarayan Vyas Sunday said that the the state government …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Syria bans women wearing veils in universities

DAMASCUS – Syria has issued a directive banning women who wear full-face veils from attending public and private universities, the state-run news agency Sana reported Sunday.

The directive reportedly came from the country’s Minister of Higher Education, Ghaith Barakat.
The full-face veil, or niqab, that is worn by some Muslim women is “inconsistent with the values … Read more »»».

D School alumnus named professor at Harvard

WASHINGTON – Gita Gopinath, a Delhi School of Economics alumnus, has been named professor of economics at Harvard University, becoming the first Indian-origin woman professor in the institution’s history.

Kolkata born Gopinath, 38, is considered an authority on business cycles in emerging markets and on price fluctuations across international borders. She was previously associate professor of … Read more >>.

Banerjee, Hariprasad Chaurasia honoured by IIT-Kharagpur

KHARAGPUR – Atomic Energy Commission chairman Srikumar Banerjee and flautist Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia were conferred honorary Doctor of Science degrees by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here Saturday at its annual convocation.

Banerjee was conferred the award for his outstanding contributions to many materials related areas, basic as well as application oriented, IIT Kharagpur … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Banerjee, Hariprasad Chaurasia honoured by IIT-Kharagpur.

Alternate admission procedure for engineering schools soon: Sibal

KHARAGPUR – A decision on an alternate examination procedure to reduce the pressure on students aiming to enter the elite Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) or other engineering schools will be taken soon, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Saturday.

“There is a crying need for examination reforms. We will reduce the pressure … Read : Alternate admission procedure for engineering schools soon: Sibal.

HRD, health ministries agree on medical education

NEW DELHI – After two months of wrangling over who will control medical education in the country, the human resource development and health ministries appear to have agreed on forming a separate council for recognizing medical colleges across the country, official sources said.

HRD ministry sources say that a separate council will be formed under … Read more »».

Sarah Palin earned $75k for speech at cash-strapped Calif university

Palin earned $75k to speak at Calif university
FRESNO, Calif. – Capping a long-running dispute, a cash-strapped California public university revealed Friday its foundation arm paid Sarah Palin $75,000 to give a 40-minute speech at a recent anniversary dinner for the campus.
The former vice presidential candidate’s appearance drew intense criticism and scrutiny after … Read more >>>.

Gay former Air Force officer testifies in lawsuit challenging ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy

Ex-officer testifies in military gay policy trial
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A former Air Force officer who was discharged for being gay has taken the stand in the federal trial of a lawsuit challenging the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Former Maj. Mike Almy testified Friday that he was an award-winning communications officer who served …. Original source  : Gay former Air Force officer testifies in lawsuit challenging ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy.

Delhi University opens on no ragging note

NEW DELHI – Delhi University reopened Wednesday to thousands of first-year students stepping into a new phase of their lives, and police personnel mounting strict vigil to check ragging.

Almost all colleges opened at 8 a.m., and most planned orientation courses for students on the first day.
“I am very excited to be a … Read more : Delhi University opens on no ragging note.

You should not exist, court tells teacher education regulator

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Wednesday slammed the National Council of Teachers Education (NCTE) for its failure to regulate private colleges imparting teacher training courses and said it had no right to exist.

The virtual censure of the NCTE came when its member secretary Hasib Ahmed told the court that the regulator has imposed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : You should not exist, court tells teacher education regulator.

Delhi University opens on no-ragging note Wednesday

NEW DELHI – Delhi University reopened Wednesday to thousands of anxious first-year students stepping into a new phase of their lives and police personnel mounting strict vigil to check any ragging incidents.

All colleges opened at 8 a.m. and most planned orientation programmes for students on the first day.
“I am very excited …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

IIT undergrads impress Canadian varsities

VANCOUVER – Over a hundred Indian undergraduate students, who are in Canada on summer internships with various universities, have impressed their hosts with their research and innovative skills.

The 105 brightest students, moslty from eight IITs, are taking part in three-month research projects in computer science, engineering, mathematics and business at 14 Canadian universities.
They …. Original source  : IIT undergrads impress Canadian varsities.

Study: ‘Common Core’ academic standards clearer, more rigorous than those in most states

‘Common Core’ standards clearer, more rigorous

An analysis by an education policy think tank finds that the common academic standards many states will be adopting are clearer and more rigorous than those currently used in most states.
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute analyzed the standards in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and found that …. Read the original article  : here.

Educators turn to gross-out humor for boys as study sounds alarm on reading achievement

Boys trail girls in reading; can fart jokes help?

Can fart jokes save the reading souls of boys?
You better hope so.
Boys have lagged behind girls in reading achievement for more than 20 years, but the gender gap now exists in nearly every state and has widened to mammoth proportions – as much as 10 percentage points … Read more >>>.

Pat Haden to replace embattled Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett

Garrett out, Haden in as USC athletic director

LOS ANGELES – Southern California is cleaning house in its tarnished athletic department, throwing out much of what got the school in severe NCAA trouble.
Athletic director Mike Garrett and Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy are the first two items to go.
The Trojans’ embattled AD will be replaced next month … Original article on : Pat Haden to replace embattled Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett.

Lesbian teen who sued over same-sex prom date accepts Miss. district’s 35k settlement

Lesbian gets $35K settlement over canceled prom

JACKSON, Miss. – A rural school district that canceled its prom rather than allow a lesbian student to attend with her girlfriend has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit the ACLU filed on her behalf.
The district also agreed to follow a non-discrimination policy as part of …. Read the original article  : Lesbian teen who sued over same-sex prom date accepts Miss. district’s 35k settlement.

NC protesters march, prepare for showdown over school board decision; call it ‘resegregation’

1K NC protesters march over school busing decision

RALEIGH, N.C. – About 1,000 protesters marched Tuesday through North Carolina’s capital and prepared for an afternoon showdown with a school board they say will resegregate schools by eliminating a busing policy focused on diversity.
Led by the NAACP, the angry demonstrators held signs that recalled images of the … Read more >>.

Vocational courses key to inclusive education

NEW DELHI – As inclusive education remains high on the government’s agenda, Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday pitched for vocational education as a key to achieving the goal.

“Vocational education is a means of empowerment of children through imparting skills. This will lead to inclusive education,” Sibal said at a function here to … Read more : Vocational courses key to inclusive education.

CBSE to start hospitality training courses

NEW DELHI – Initiating a move by the government to train students in the hospitality sector, the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday announced two new courses on the subject for class 11 and 12 students.

CBSE signed an MoU with the National Council for Hotel Management (NCHMCT) for starting two courses in Food Production …. Original source  : CBSE to start hospitality training courses.

1K protesters in NC march over school board’s busing decision, say it leads to resegregation

NC protesters march over school busing decision

RALEIGH, N.C. – About 1,000 people marched through North Carolina’s capital to protest a school busing policy that they say will lead to resegregation of area schools.
The march is a prelude to a Tuesday afternoon meeting of the Wake County School board. The board recently voted to scrap the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 1K protesters in NC march over school board’s busing decision, say it leads to resegregation.

Lesbian teen who sued over same-sex prom date accepts Mississippi school district’s offer

Lesbian teen accepts Miss. school district’s offer

JACKSON, Miss. – A teenage lesbian who sued her school district over its ban of same-sex prom dates has accepted an offer to settle the case.
American Civil Liberties Union attorneys representing Constance McMillen filed notice Monday in U.S. District Court to accept a judgment offer from the Itawamba County …. Original source  : Lesbian teen who sued over same-sex prom date accepts Mississippi school district’s offer.

Court seeks details on illegal recognition of private colleges

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the member secretary of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to explain action taken against an official who illegally granted recognition to private colleges in Madhya Pradesh.

The court asked the member secretary to appear in person and give details of steps taken against the regional director, … Read more »».

Lucknow University Geologists Discover New Theory

LUCKNOW, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) – It seems like the Himalayas are much younger than we thought. Reportedly, a new study by Lucknow University geologists have revealed the fact that the Himalayas witnessed its growth 15 million years ago. Reportedly, the recent study by the Lucknow University geologists have clashed with the common belief of the researchers … Original article on : Lucknow University Geologists Discover New Theory.

Delhi University hostellers ‘homeless’, thanks to Games

NEW DELHI – Some 3,000 Delhi University students are now desperately looking for places to stay as they have been asked to vacate their college hostels to make way for the Commonwealth Games athletes. And with rents spiralling, many students are forced to stay in cramped accommodations.

Students of Hindu College, Kirori Mal, Ramjas, Hansraj and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Anti-ragging vigil as Delhi University opens Wednesday

NEW DELHI – The Delhi University is all set to open Wednesday with a semester system being introduced in the new academic session and strict measures in place to check ragging in all colleges.

The system pushed the academic session ahead by five days to July 21, breaking a 30-year old tradition of the varsity always …. Original article  : Anti-ragging vigil as Delhi University opens Wednesday.

More US pets receive high-tech medical care, and it sometimes leads to better care for humans

US pet owners paying for high-tech veterinary care

NEW YORK – Brute, a German shepherd, lay anesthetized on an operating table, his hairy chest under a plastic cover and his powerful paws taped immobile.
“Here comes the wire up the artery!” said Dr. Chick Weisse, who infused the dog’s cancerous liver with chemotherapy via a catheter at … Read more : More US pets receive high-tech medical care, and it sometimes leads to better care for humans.

Syria bans full Islamic face veils at universities as similar bans spark debate in Europe

Syria bans full Islamic face veils at universities

DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria has forbidden the country’s students and teachers from wearing the niqab – the full Islamic veil that reveals only a woman’s eyes – taking aim at a garment many see as political.
The ban shows a rare point of agreement between Syria’s secular, authoritarian government …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Trident Technical College Details

New York (GaeaTimes.com) – Trident Technical College was formed in 1973 from the merger of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center and Palmer College. The president of the college is Dr. Mary Thornley. It is also known as TTC. It is a two-year multi-course based college. It is situated in Charleston, South Carolina, in United States. … Read more >>.

Walkout in Kerala assembly over pact with colleges

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Kerala’s Congress-led opposition Thursday walked out of the state assembly over what it termed a serious flaw in the pact between the state government and self-financing medical colleges in the state.

Seeking leave for an adjournment motion, Congress legislator V.D. Satheesan said a student has to pay Rs.10 lakh for an application form to …. Original source  : Walkout in Kerala assembly over pact with colleges.

School bans football as kids copy World Cup ‘cheats’

LONDON – A primary school in Britain has banned football after its pupils were found copying the cheating and fouling tactics displayed by international stars in the World Cup.

Pat Fay, headmistress of the Plymtree Cofe primary school, near Cullompton in Devon, said a culture of cheating at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa caused …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New Zealand Christian school ordered to pay compensation after firing gay sports coach

NZ school sanctioned for firing gay sports coach

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A New Zealand Christian school has been ordered to pay undisclosed compensation and apologize to a sports coach it fired because he was gay.
Board members of Middleton Grange School in Christchurch – on New Zealand’s South Island – will also attend courses on human …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New Zealand Christian school ordered to pay compensation after firing gay sports coach.

Saban compares actions of unscrupulous agents to a ‘pimp,’ wants NFL to impose punishments

Saban compares unscrupulous agents to a ‘pimp’

HOOVER, Ala. – Nick Saban didn’t pull punches Wednesday when discussing the improper contact with athletes by unscrupulous agents, comparing their behavior to that of a “pimp.”
The Alabama coach was upset about the rash of recent agent-related incidents that have resulted in NCAA investigations at several Southeastern Conference schools.
“I …. Original article  : Saban compares actions of unscrupulous agents to a ‘pimp,’ wants NFL to impose punishments.

Beware of college rankings and student loans: Avoid costly colleges to graduate debt-free

Avoid costly colleges to graduate debt-free

STUDY HALL: Sure, your kid is gonna rack up an enormous amount of debt over the next four years. But isn’t that just the price your coed, or maybe you, has to pay for a good college education these days?
Not so, says Zac Bissonnette, a student at University of Massachusetts … Original article on : Beware of college rankings and student loans: Avoid costly colleges to graduate debt-free.

US judge in Conn. says cheerleading is not a sport, rules against Quinnipiac in Title IX case

Judge in Conn.: Cheerleading not a college sport

HARTFORD, Conn. – Competitive cheerleading is not an official sport that colleges can use to meet gender-equity requirements, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in ordering a Connecticut school to keep its women’s volleyball team.
Several volleyball players and their coach had sued Quinnipiac University after it announced in March … Read more : US judge in Conn. says cheerleading is not a sport, rules against Quinnipiac in Title IX case.

Massachusetts chief justice who wrote landmark gay marriage ruling says she’s retiring

Mass. judge who wrote gay marriage ruling retiring

BOSTON – Massachusetts Chief Justice Margaret Marshall said Wednesday that while she understands her tenure on the state’s high court will always be linked to the legalization of gay marriage, that case holds no greater importance in her mind than the hundreds of other rulings she authored.
“I’m proud …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Massachusetts chief justice who wrote landmark gay marriage ruling says she’s retiring.

IIM-Lucknow launches new professional course

NEW DELHI – In a joint initiative with Hughes Communications India Limited, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) Wednesday launched a new programme to equip professionals with management skills in all economic environments

The programme, titled executive Global Business Management, is a blend of lectures, case studies, assignments and sessions from senior managers in …. Source  : IIM-Lucknow launches new professional course.

Delhi University high on fashion on opening day

NEW DELHI – Denims and dresses, cool shades and casual flip flops, branded T shirts and bright bags — casual chic reigned Wednesday as Delhi University reopened for a new academic session Wednesday.

Inquisitive about campus life and conscious of fashion trends, freshers too dressed up in their best.
“It’s a nice feeling to … Read : Delhi University high on fashion on opening day.

Delhi University opens on no ragging note (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Delhi University reopened Wednesday to thousands of first-year students stepping into a new phase of their life, and police personnel mounting strict vigil to check ragging.

Breaking its 30-year-old tradition, the university commenced its academic session for the year 2010-11 July 21, instead of July 16.
“I am very excited to be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi University opens on no ragging note (Second Lead).

Airbus launches global student contest for eco-efficient flight ideas

FARNBOROUGH – Students from Indian universities have an opportunity to compete in a global contest to develop eco-efficient air travel ideas launched by European aircraft giant Airbus at the Farnborough Air Show Wednesday.

Airbus launched its second bi-annual global students’ contest “To shape the future of flight”. The winner takes away a prize of 30,000 euros …. Source article  : Airbus launches global student contest for eco-efficient flight ideas.

E-books outsell hardbacks on Amazon

LONDON – Amazon, the online retailer and owner of the Kindle e-reader, has announced that digital books have been consistently outselling hardback books for the last three months in the US.

The company has revealed that it has been selling 143 e-books for every 100 hardcover books over the course of the second quarter of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : E-books outsell hardbacks on Amazon.

IGNOU to teach urban governance

NEW DELHI – The Indira Gandhi National Open University has come up with new courses in rehabilitation psychology and urban governance to create skilled manpower and train professionals.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Governance, being launched in collaboration with Mumbai’s All India Institute of Local Self Government, will upgrade the skills and knowledge of candidates [..] Read the original article: here.

Punjab enhances fee for medical courses

CHANDIGARH – Studying medicine in Punjab will cost more from the next academic session with the state government enhancing the fee for MBBS, Bachelor of Dental Sciences (BDS), ayurvedic and homeopathy courses.

A state government spokesman said Wednesday that the new fee structure has been approved by a high-level committee headed by Chief Minister Parkash Singh … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Punjab enhances fee for medical courses.

Rules would cut federal aid to some for-profit colleges, target ‘unsustainable’ debt

Proposed federal rules target for-profit colleges

The Education Department will propose much-anticipated regulations Friday that would cut off federal aid to for-profit college programs if too many of their students default on loans or don’t earn enough after graduation to repay them.
“Some proprietary schools have profited and prospered but their students haven’t, and this is a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Rules would cut federal aid to some for-profit colleges, target ‘unsustainable’ debt.

Saban rant on unscrupulous agents just beginning of college football hypocrisy

Pimps? Really, Nick? What are quick-buck coaches?

Pimps?
Really, Nick?
If agents are no better than pimps, what does that make you and all those other suddenly sanctimonious college coaches who lie to kids while recruiting them in the first place?
Nick Saban took home $4 million or so last year from Alabama, which has collected more probation-worthy violations …. Original source  : Saban rant on unscrupulous agents just beginning of college football hypocrisy.

Columbia Sportswear second-quarter loss widens 7 percent on higher costs

Columbia Sportswear 2Q loss widens 7 pct
PORTLAND, Ore. – Columbia Sportswear Co. said Thursday that its second-quarter loss widened, as costs outweighed better sales of its sportswear and outerwear.

The company said it lost $10 million, or 31 cents per share, in the three months ending June 30. That compares with a loss of $9.8 million, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Columbia Sportswear second-quarter loss widens 7 percent on higher costs.

Former Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn dies after fall from roof of home in Las Vegas

Former Nev. Gov. Kenny Guinn dies in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Former Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn, a two-term moderate Republican whose tenure marked a prosperous era in a state now facing severe budget problems, died Thursday after falling from the roof of his Las Vegas home while making repairs. He was 73.
The predecessor to current [..] Read the original article: here.

Military resumes education grants for spouses, but cuts off senior personnel; officers protest

DoD limits education grants to military spouses

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Defense Department will revive an education grant program for military spouses that was suspended after an overwhelming surge of applicants, but new restrictions that exclude families of higher-ranking officers are being attacked as unfair.
Defense officials had to temporarily halt the program in February after an … Read more »».

ISRO engaged in satellite mapping of wetlands

NEW DELHI – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is engaged in the satellite mapping of the country’s wetlands and will complete the project by the end of August, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said Thursday.

“It is for the first time that all wetlands in the country will be mapped. ISRO will provide us with an …. Original source  : ISRO engaged in satellite mapping of wetlands.

India unveils $30 laptop

NEW DELHI – India Thursday unveiled a Rs.1,500 (around $30) laptop designed specifically for students.

“If more companies decide to manufacture a similar device, prices will come down automatically,” Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said after unveiling the low cost-access-cum computing device here.
The device would be made available to students in 2011.
When the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : India unveils $30 laptop.

No leather shoes in Himachal government schools

SHIMLA – Leather shoes are to be barred from government schools in Himachal Pradesh because they are not environment friendly.

“We plan to exclude leather shoes from the uniform in all government schools as these are not environment friendly. Moreover, these are made by slaughtering animals,” Director (Higher Education) O.P. Sharma told IANS.
He said tennis …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : No leather shoes in Himachal government schools.

MSU gets help from National Geographic developing first-of-its-kind geotourism degree

Missouri State offers unique geotourism degree

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri State University has developed a geotourism degree that it believes is a first-of-its-kind program in the world.
The Springfield school got help from the National Geographic’s Center for Sustainable Destinations in designing the bachelor’s degree program.
Geotourism emphasizes the principle that tourist destinations should remain unspoiled for future … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : MSU gets help from National Geographic developing first-of-its-kind geotourism degree.

Shares of for-profit education cos rise after proposed rules appear less harmful than feared

Sector Snap: For-profit education shares rise

NEW YORK – Shares of for-profit education companies soared Friday after the Department of Education proposed new rules that should allow most schools in the industry to continue to receive federal loan funds.
A new “gainful employment” rule would cut government aid to schools if too many students default on loans, … Original article on : Shares of for-profit education cos rise after proposed rules appear less harmful than feared.

20 new vocational training courses in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Delhi Industries Minister Haroon Yusuf Friday announced that 20 vocational training programmes have been introduced for the unemployed youth.

“It is important to impart appropriate skills development training to our existing and emerging manpower to assure maximum employment to the people of Delhi. That is why we have also taken a decision to … Original source on Gaea Times at : 20 new vocational training courses in Delhi.

Rutgers University just says no to growing pot for NJ’s new medical marijuana initiative

Rutgers just says no to pot growing for NJ

TRENTON, N.J. – Rutgers University will not be getting into the marijuana-growing business.
New Jersey’s largest university has declined a request from Gov. Chris Christie to become the only grower of the state’s medical marijuana crop.
The school’s dean of environmental and biological sciences department tells The Star-Ledger of … Read more : Rutgers University just says no to growing pot for NJ’s new medical marijuana initiative.

Student unrest over fee hike hits Visva Bharati

KOLKATA – Students of Visva Bharati, the university set up by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, have been on an indefinite strike since the past six days protesting a hike in tuition fees. The varsity authorities Friday held talks with students’ representatives but failed to break the impasse.

The authorities Friday morning convened a meeting with the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Student unrest over fee hike hits Visva Bharati.

India’s Rs.1,500 laptop a godsend for students

NEW DELHI – An Indian laptop priced at just Rs.1,500 ($30) and touted as the world’s cheapest will come as a godsend for students for whom it has been specifically designed.

The laptop, unveiled Thursday by Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal, has all the basic features, including a built-in key board, a …. Source article  : India’s Rs.1,500 laptop a godsend for students.

India unveils prototype of $35 computer, paving way for solar-powered websurfing in villages

India unveils prototype of $35 tablet computer

MUMBAI, India – It looks like an iPad, only it’s 1/14th the cost: India has unveiled the prototype of a $35 basic touchscreen tablet aimed at students, which it hopes to bring into production by 2011.
If the government can find a manufacturer, the Linux operating system-based computer would be …. Source article  : India unveils prototype of $35 computer, paving way for solar-powered websurfing in villages.

Universities and government look to boost lucrative market for education entrepreneurship

Education inventors get boost under new programs

PHILADELPHIA – A movement is under way to make it easier for entrepreneurs to navigate the lucrative and sometimes-tricky education market and introduce new technology and products into classrooms.
An educator at the University of Pennsylvania wants to create one of the nation’s only business incubators dedicated to education entrepreneurs. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Universities and government look to boost lucrative market for education entrepreneurship.

Pope grants broad powers to delegate for scandal-plagued Legionaries

Pope grants broad powers to Legionaries delegate

VATICAN CITY – The pope has granted broad powers to the archbishop he selected to overhaul the Legionaries of Christ following revelations that the order’s founder led a double life.
A decree approved by Pope Benedict XVI and published Saturday on the Legionaries’ website said Archbishop Velasio De Paolis can … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pope grants broad powers to delegate for scandal-plagued Legionaries.

Government school told to admit Class 9 student

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High court has directed the government to admit in its school a Class 9 student whose application was rejected on the ground that the last school attended by him was neither a state-run nor a state-aided institution.

The court said that the plea taken by Delhi government-run Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya … Read more »».

NIIT Predicts More IT Recruitments

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- After being hit by the recession last year, the IT industry has again returned to its past glory. According to the latest reports from the industry, the number of freshers to be appointed in the IT industry will be almost double this year when compared to the previous year. NIIT, …. Original source  : NIIT Predicts More IT Recruitments.

Secondary education to be made universal too: President

KUNJPURA – The universalisation of secondary education is on the government’s agenda as part of important forward movements in school education, President Pratibha Patil said here Saturday.

Addressing the golden jubilee founder’s day celebrations of Sainik School (military school) in Kunjpura near Karnal, about 120 km from Chandigarh, Patil said: “In India, primary education is now [..] Read the original article: here.

Confident teachers help tiny tots gain more skills

WASHINGTON – Teachers with higher confidence levels help pre-schoolers gain more language and literacy skills, a new study says.

However, in some cases, students only saw gains when their teachers also had classrooms that emphasised emotional support for the children.
“Emotionally responsive relationships between teachers and children may be the way by which the self-efficacy of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Confident teachers help tiny tots gain more skills.

JAIIB May/June 2010 Results are out

MUMBAI, (GaeaTimes.com) — The IIBF (Indian Institute of Banking and Finance) have declared the results of the JAIIB/CAIIB May June results in their site. Apart from this the institute has also come up with a scheme of e-learning for the JAIIB examination.
The institute is an ISO 9001-2000 certified institute and is highly regarded as a … Read more >>.

NTR Health University Announces Counseling Dates for MBBS & BDS

HYDERABAD, INDIA(Gaeatimes.com) – NTR Health University aka N.T.Rama Rai Health and Science University has shortly announced the results for MBBS and BDS 2010 results. NTR Health University (NTRHUS) is located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
NTR Health University is a health institute known for its academic excellence. It is named after N.T.Rama Rao, a famous …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : NTR Health University Announces Counseling Dates for MBBS & BDS.

Manabadi AP SSC Advanced Supplementary Results 2010

ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Manabadi, is the most updated educational website when Andhra Pradesh is concerned. You can check out your Advanced supplementary results 2010 of SSC from Manabadi today, 26th July 2010, at 3.00pm.
Those of you don’t know the link are most welcome to click below.
You will be automatically re-directed.
Link
…. Source  : Manabadi AP SSC Advanced Supplementary Results 2010.

CEEP 2010 : Counselling and Results

ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — CEEP is the Common Entrance Examination for admission into Govt. and private Polytechnics in Andhra Pradesh. CEEP is offering admission to various Diploma Courses, both Engineering and Non-Engineering branches.
This years exam’s are already over. Those of you appeared in it can check out your results : Link.
Others who just …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : CEEP 2010 : Counselling and Results.

Columbus State Community College Strikes Gold

COLUMBUS (GaeaTimes.com) — With the appointment of new President David Harrison, things are getting better for Columbus State College. It just ended the 2010 fiscal year with nearly $17 million of projected net income.

Standard and Pool’s also credited the school’s long-term bond rating with “A-plus” and boosted it’s financial position outlook from “stable” to “Positive”. …. Read the original article  : Columbus State Community College Strikes Gold.

UNESCO meet on new World Heritage List begins

BRASILIA – The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO started meetings Sunday in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, to consider new sites for inclusion on the coveted World Heritage List.

The meeting of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is to last 10 days, during which the status of sites on the World Heritage List … Original source on Gaea Times at : UNESCO meet on new World Heritage List begins.

‘Right to education act will not interfere with madrasas’

LUCKNOW – The right to education act will not interfere with madrasas, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal asserted Sunday.

Replying to questions during a media interaction at the end of a function at the B.R. Ambedkar University here, Sibal said: “It is a misnomer that we have any intention of interfering with the madrasa [..] Read the original article: here.

Kiran Bedi to select needy students for management courses

CHANDIGARH – Kiran Bedi, India’s first woman Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, will Monday interview and select needy and deserving students for free education in management courses at a private institute in Punjab.

Bedi will select the candidates to pursue Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) courses at the Aryans Group …. Source  : Kiran Bedi to select needy students for management courses.

Get Your Results Faster from My VTU Results

KARNATAKA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) – Now you can know your 1st to 8th semester VTU results faster from My VTU Results.
VTU (Visvesvaraya Technological University) is a leading institute in Karnataka providing high quality education to millions of engineering students.
My VTU Results will give your BTech or MCA 1st to 8th semester results instantly.
VTU results has …. Original article  : Get Your Results Faster from My VTU Results.

Titans sue, accuse Lane Kiffin, Southern California of “maliciously” hiring away assistant

Titans sue Lane Kiffin, USC for poaching assistant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans are suing Southern California and coach Lane Kiffin for “maliciously” luring away assistant running backs coach Kennedy Pola a week before training camp opens.
Tennessee Football Inc., the company that owns the Titans, filed the lawsuit Monday in Davidson County Chancery Court against … Read more : Titans sue, accuse Lane Kiffin, Southern California of “maliciously” hiring away assistant.

Ed Sec. Duncan, civil rights leaders meet after release of critical assessment on ed reforms

Ed Dept, civil rights leaders discuss reform

Civil rights leaders are criticizing Obama administration education reforms aimed at turning around low performing schools and closing the achievement gap for minority students.
Eight civil rights organizations, including the NAACP, contend in a document released Monday the Education Department is promoting ineffective approaches for failing schools. They also claim …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ed Sec. Duncan, civil rights leaders meet after release of critical assessment on ed reforms.

Australia safe for Indian students: Waugh

CHANDIGARH – Former Aussie cricket captain Steve Waugh Monday said Australia is completely safe for Indian students.

“Australia always welcomes Indian students and we make sure that our country is totally safe for them. We would make the best effort to look after the safety and security of international students and that they have a great …. Source  : Australia safe for Indian students: Waugh.

MCD joins up with NGOs to help slum children

NEW DELHI – The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has joined hands with two NGOs to provide improved education and healthcare in MCD schools in slum areas of the national capital.

The NGOs – Oxfam and the Society for All Round Development (SARD) – have undertaken to collaborate with 20 MCD schools in west and Najafgarh …. Original source  : MCD joins up with NGOs to help slum children.

Nuclear energy training for UAE students

Abu Dhabi, July 26 (IANS/WAM) Seeking to help them qualify for joining nuclear plants that will start operating in the Gulf by 2017, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent a group of students on a trip to South Korea to undergo training on nuclear energy.

A total of 48 students from Abu Dhabi’s Institute of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

From regal to ruin: 100-year-old Gilded Age mansion quietly crumbles outside Philadelphia

Regal ruins: palatial mansion near Philly crumbles

ELKINS PARK, Pa. – Lynnewood Hall, a century-old stunner of a building just outside Philadelphia, silently, almost invisibly, languishes 200 feet beyond a two-lane blacktop road like a crumbling little Versailles.
The graceful fountain that welcomed hundreds of well-heeled visitors, President Franklin Roosevelt among them, was dismantled and sold years … Original article on : From regal to ruin: 100-year-old Gilded Age mansion quietly crumbles outside Philadelphia.

Orissa textbook terms JMM ‘disturbance creator’

RANCHI – The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will ask the Orissa government to ban a Class 12 textbook that brackets the party with Maoists, BODO militants and others who create “disturbance” in the country.

“The book should be banned immediately. We will take up the issue with the Orissa government,” JMM central committee member Supriyo …. Original source  : Orissa textbook terms JMM ‘disturbance creator’.

USC coach Kiffin surprised by Titans lawsuit about hiring of assistant coach

USC coach Lane Kiffin surprised by Titans suit

NEW YORK – Southern California coach Lane Kiffin says he was surprised by the lawsuit filed against him and USC by the Tennessee Titans after he hired away one of the NFL team’s assistant coaches.
Kiffin hired Kennedy Pola on Saturday to be offensive coordinator and running backs coach … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : USC coach Kiffin surprised by Titans lawsuit about hiring of assistant coach.

House sends war bill to Obama with money for Afghan troop surge, without domestic add-ons

House passes pared-down measure to fund Afghan war

WASHINGTON – The House is sending to President Barack Obama a bill to fund the troop surge in Afghanistan after accepting the reality that adding money for domestic programs was unfeasible.
House Democrats reluctantly voted for the $59 billion measure Tuesday that will pay for Obama’s 30,000-troop surge and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : House sends war bill to Obama with money for Afghan troop surge, without domestic add-ons.

18 states, DC named finalists for ‘Race to the Top’ education reform grants

18 states, DC are education reform grant finalists

ATLANTA – Eighteen states and the District of Columbia were named finalists Tuesday in the second round of the federal “Race to the Top” school reform grant competition, giving them a chance to receive a share of $3.4 billion.
The states are Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 18 states, DC named finalists for ‘Race to the Top’ education reform grants.

APNewsBreak: 18 states, DC named finalists for ‘Race to the Top’ education grants

APNewsBreak: 18 states, DC named grant finalists

ATLANTA – Eighteen states and the District of Columbia were named finalists Tuesday in the second round of the federal “Race to the Top” school reform grant competition, giving them a chance to receive a share of $3 billion.
Education Department officials provided The Associated Press with a list of … Original article on : APNewsBreak: 18 states, DC named finalists for ‘Race to the Top’ education grants.

APNewsBreak: 19 states named finalists for ‘Race to the Top’ education grants

APNewsBreak: 19 states named finalists for grants

ATLANTA – Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have been named finalists in the second round of the federal “Race to the Top” school reform grant competition, giving them a chance to win a share of $3 billion.
Deparment officials provided The Associated Press with a list of the … Read more >>>.

Semester system tussle: Court strives for students’ good

NEW DELHI – “Don’t play with the life and the career of the students,” the Delhi High Court Tuesday told the Delhi University and a teachers’ association for their failure to resolve differences over introduction of semester system in colleges.

Justice Aruna Suresh asked the university and the Delhi University Teachers’ Association not to endanger the …. Original source  : Semester system tussle: Court strives for students’ good.

Explain denial of admission to girls, court asks schools

NEW DELHI – Eight girls who were refused admission by different government schools in east Delhi have moved the Delhi High Court which Tuesday asked the education department to explain why the students were turned away.

Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw asked the government to explain by Aug 5 why it failed to admit the girls …. Original source  : Explain denial of admission to girls, court asks schools.

Transgenders hail reservation in Bangalore varsity courses

BANGALORE – Transgenders in Karnataka Tuesday celebrated recognition of their identity by the Bangalore University that has reserved one seat for them in all post-graduate courses run by it.

“I have received a number of congratulatory messages from transgenders and NGOs for the decision,” Bangalore University (BU) Vice-Chancellor N. Prabhu Dev told IANS.
“BU is the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Transgenders hail reservation in Bangalore varsity courses.

JBT Result 2010 Himachal Pradesh Announced

HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) – The Himachal Board of School Education has announced the JBT(Junior Basic Training) Result 2010. according to reports the results are good this year.

To know the results just click on the following Link
… Original article on : JBT Result 2010 Himachal Pradesh Announced.

Students at small Islamic university in India won’t let lecturer teach unless she dons a burqa

Indian students demand teachers wear burqas

CALCUTTA, India – Students at an Islamic university in eastern India have refused to allow a female lecturer to teach unless she wears an all-encompassing Muslim veil, the teacher said Thursday.
The student union has ordered all female students and all eight female lecturers at the small Calcutta campus of Aliah … Original source on Gaea Times at : Students at small Islamic university in India won’t let lecturer teach unless she dons a burqa.

AP-Univision Poll: Hispanics strongly aspire to a college degree, but many settle for less

AP-Univision Poll: College dreams for Hispanics

WASHINGTON – More than 10 years have passed since she gave up her pursuit of a degree in computer science, but Yajahira Deaza still has regrets. She says she feels incomplete.
She now works in customer service for a major New York bank, and her experience reflects the findings of an … Read more : AP-Univision Poll: Hispanics strongly aspire to a college degree, but many settle for less.

With slow growth, Japan might cut exchange program that countered anti-Japanese feeling in US

Does Japan still need 23-yr-old exchange program?

TOKYO – Every year for the past two decades, legions of young Americans have descended upon Japan to teach English. This government-sponsored charm offensive was launched to counter anti-Japan sentiment in the United States and has since grown into one of the country’s most successful displays of soft power.
But … Original article on : With slow growth, Japan might cut exchange program that countered anti-Japanese feeling in US.

Indian American named Chicago business school dean

CHICAGO – Sunil Kumar, an Indian American management guru, has been named the new head of the University of Chicago’s prestigious Booth School of Business.

Currently the senior associate dean of academic affairs at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, Kumar, 42, succeeds Edward Snyder, who stepped down in June and will run the Yale School … Original source on Gaea Times at : Indian American named Chicago business school dean.

In effort to shore up state budget, sacrifices from Nebraska employees not all the same

Hundreds of Neb. workers won’t take furloughs

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska government workers won’t all be forced to stay home, unpaid, to help ease budget pressures that threaten to cause layoffs and reductions in state services.
While roughly 11,000 union workers who earlier declined a pay freeze requested by Gov. Dave Heineman will be forced to take …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : In effort to shore up state budget, sacrifices from Nebraska employees not all the same.

Ohio family settles case with Christian teacher accused of branding crosses in students’ arms

Christian teacher settles Ohio arm-branding case

COLUMBUS, Ohio – An Ohio family has settled a lawsuit against a middle school teacher who was accused of burning the image of crosses on students’ arms.
The family of Zachary Dennis and attorneys for teacher John Freshwater’s insurance carrier did not release details of agreement, which averts a trial scheduled … Read more >>.

New IIITs to come up under public-private partnership

NEW DELHI – With vocational training high on the Human Resource Development Ministry’s agenda, government has decided to set up new Indian Institutes of Information Technologies under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode.

“The government of India has a scheme of setting up new IIITs under PPP mode,” Minister of State in the HRD ministry D. …. Original source  : New IIITs to come up under public-private partnership.

Orissa examines textbook after protest by JMM

BHUBANESWAR/RANCHI – The Orissa government Wednesday said it is examining complaints over allegedly objectionable remark about the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in a state text book, a decision that followed protests by the party.

“It has come to our notice and we are examining it (the content in the book). We will take appropriate action …. Original article  : Orissa examines textbook after protest by JMM.

Government model schools still distant reality

NEW DELHI – The 6,000 Model schools to be set up by the Human Resource Development ministry is still a distant reality as data from the ministry shows that only two states have so far utilised the funds allocated for the project.

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, HRD minister Kapil Sibal informed that …. Read the original article  : Government model schools still distant reality.

University of California, Kerala B-school join hands

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – University of California Santa Cruz and the Asian School of Business (ASB) in Kerala’s capital Wednesday launched a strategic tie-up that would include a series of exchange programmes.

Announcing this here, G. Vijaya Raghavan, member-secretary of ASB, said: “As the first in the series of programmes planned, a three-day conference would be held … Read more >>.

Protests as Orissa text brackets JMM with Maoists

RANCHI – The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has asked the Orissa government to immediately remove references in a Class 12 textbook that brackets the party with Maoists, Bodo militants and others who create “disturbance” in the country.

“Our party fought for the rights of tribal and poor people and such remarks are against the truth. We … Read more : Protests as Orissa text brackets JMM with Maoists.

Delhi University works to enable the disabled

NEW DELHI – Delhi University is pulling out all stops to woo disabled students as it sets up dedicated buses, parking slots, scanners to convert books into the audio format, special computers, ramps and elevators.

The varsity, which opened July 21, reserved 1,600 seats for the physially challenged this year, though only 400 of these were … Read more >>>.

School hands out condoms to students attending ball

AUCKLAND – A school in New Zealand gave out condoms to students attending a ball “to help them make better choices” but the move has shocked an advocacy group.

The principal of the Te Puke High School in Te Puke, 180 km from Auckland, defended the school management’s decision, saying they intended to help students make … Read more »».

Get PUC Supplementary Exam 2010 Results Online

KARNATAKA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) – Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka has declared the PUC Supplementary Examination Results 2010 Today on 30 July.
Candidates can visit PUC site and know their results by just entering the roll number in the page. According to the official website of the Department of Pre University Education, the results published on …. Source  : Get PUC Supplementary Exam 2010 Results Online.

Brother of famed Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher, father of Michael Jackson’s co-executor dies at 86

Brother of famed Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher dies

LOS ANGELES – John R. Branca, brother of famed Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca and father of prominent entertainment lawyer John Branca, who is co-executor of Michael Jackson’s estate, has died, his family said Thursday.
John R. Branca was a former New York state assemblyman and retired New York Athletic … Read more >>>.

USC coach Lane Kiffin thinks Titans’ lawsuit is connected to his Tennessee history

Kiffin thinks lawsuit motivated by location

PASADENA, Calif. – Lane Kiffin thinks the Tennessee Titans’ lawsuit against him and the University of Southern California is more about geography than coaching etiquette.
Kiffin claimed he wasn’t allowed to say much Thursday at the Pac-10 media day about the suit facing Kiffin and the Trojans, who angered Titans coach …. Read the original article  : here.

2 environmental groups appeal Purdue’s state permit for new coal-burning power unit

Activists appeal Purdue coal power unit permit

INDIANAPOLIS – Two environmental groups that oppose Purdue University’s plans for a new coal-fired power unit challenged the school’s air permit Thursday in an appeal that says regulators failed to fully assess how much pollution the project is expected to emit.
The appeal by the Sierra Club and the Hoosier …. Original source  : 2 environmental groups appeal Purdue’s state permit for new coal-burning power unit.

India, Britain to augment cooperation in education

NEW DELHI – India and Britain Thursday decided to launch a new phase of the India-UK Education and Research Initiative, as they discussed prospects of further cooperation in the field of education.

According to a joint statement issued at the end of the visit of British Prime Minister David Cameron, the first phase of this …. Source article  : India, Britain to augment cooperation in education.

India, Britain to cooperate in education

NEW DELHI – India and Britain Thursday discussed cooperation in education when Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal met his British counterpart, Minister of State for Universities and Science David Willets.

According to an official statement from the HRD ministry, the two sides in principle agreed to the exchange of research scholars. Sibal, however, pointed to … Read more : India, Britain to cooperate in education.

UAE to develop programmes to curb child abuse

Abu Dhabi, July 29 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates will develop comprehensive, professional and academic programmes for fighting sexual exploitation and abuse of children.

A committee for protection of children under the ministry of interior will look into the matter.
There is a need for educational and awareness programmes targeting children and be infused into … Read this article on Gaea Times at : UAE to develop programmes to curb child abuse.

Obama defends education reform policies before critics at National Urban League

Obama defends education policies to critics
WASHINGTON – Challenging civil rights organizations and teachers’ unions that have criticized his education policies, President Barack Obama said Thursday that minority students have the most to gain from overhauling the nation’s schools.
“We have an obligation to lift up every child in every school in this … Read more : Obama defends education reform policies before critics at National Urban League.

Jiwaji University Declares 3 Results

GWALIOR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) – Jiwaji University is one of the leading universities in Madhya Pradesh, which conducts various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The University located in Gwalior is widely known for its premium education and academic excellence. It is accredited with ‘Four Star’ status by the NAAC, Bangalore. The university offers courses in wide … Read more >>>.

Obama to defend education reform policies before critics at National Urban League

Obama to defend education policies to critics

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is defending his education policies Thursday before critics at the National Urban League.
Obama will speak at the organization’s centennial conference. In excerpts released ahead of his speech, Obama says his “Race to the Top” initiative is meant to help turn around failing schools and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Obama to defend education reform policies before critics at National Urban League.

Fisher calls ‘absurd’ Kiffin’s comment that Titans are suing USC, Kiffin over geography

Titans coach derides Kiffin’s idea behind lawsuit

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Coach Jeff Fisher has one word to describe the theory that the Titans sued Southern California because the NFL team is in the same state as Lane Kiffin’s last employer.
Absurd.
The Titans accuse USC and Kiffin of breaching the contract of running backs coach Kennedy Pola a … Read more >>>.

Jamia’s department ranked as Centre of Excellence

NEW DELHI – The Department of History and Culture at Jamia Millia Islamia has been rated as a Centre of Excellence in a survey, an official said Friday.

A survey called ‘Arts and Humanities Research Mapping, India’ was conducted by India Foundation for the Arts, Bangalore. The survey further listed 32 ‘centers of excellence’ from all … Read : Jamia’s department ranked as Centre of Excellence.

Woman not allowed to teach after burqa refusal

KOLKATA – A lady teacher in West Bengal’s first Muslim university, the Aliah University, was not allowed to teach after she refused to wear the burqa (veil) inside the varsity premises.

Sirin Middya, a guest lecturer of the university, along with eight other lady teachers got a ‘diktat’ from the leaders of the students’ union to … Read : Woman not allowed to teach after burqa refusal.

Scope of Environmental Science

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) – With the growing needs of the human race and the progression of the world towards development and urbanization, the environment is going towards a state of severe degradation. The increased use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, pollution, over-population, industrialization and inefficient waste management are some of the many factors, which … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Scope of Environmental Science.