English only? AP-Univision poll finds Latinos often have trouble helping their kids in school

Poll: Language a barrier for Latinos in schools

WASHINGTON – English only?
With Hispanic enrollment surging in schools, many Spanish-speaking parents are having trouble helping their children with homework or communicating with U.S. teachers as English-immersion classes proliferate in K-12.
An Associated Press-Univision poll highlights the language and cultural obstacles for the nation’s Latinos, who lag behind others … Read more »».

US Education Department picks 49 finalists to get piece of $650 million innovation fund

49 finalists for US education innovation dollars

SEATTLE – The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday announced 49 finalists for a share of the $650 million it plans to give away to encourage innovation.
The finalists were chosen from nearly 1,700 applications to the Investment in Innovation program. They include one of the country’s most successful charter school … Read this article on Gaea Times at : US Education Department picks 49 finalists to get piece of $650 million innovation fund.

Rare yellow lobster heading to college, at University of Rhode Island’s Bay Campus aquarium

Yellow lobster found in RI bay headed to college

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A rare yellow lobster pulled from Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay is heading to college.
Lobsterman Denny Ingram said Wednesday that the yellow lobster will be moving to the aquarium at the University of Rhode Island’s Bay Campus in Narragansett.
Ingram caught the lobster and temporarily made …. Source  : Rare yellow lobster heading to college, at University of Rhode Island’s Bay Campus aquarium.

Democrats push bill to stop teacher layoffs toward passage; House being called back from break

Jobs bill to stop teacher layoffs nears approval
WASHINGTON – Last-minute money to save the jobs of tens of thousands of teachers and other public workers overcame a Republican filibuster Wednesday and sped toward Senate passage. The House, under pressure to help hard-pressed schools nationwide, was being called back from its summer … Original source on Gaea Times at : Democrats push bill to stop teacher layoffs toward passage; House being called back from break.

Service sector grows for 7th month in a row, brightening job outlook just a bit

Job market brightens a bit as service sector grows

WASHINGTON – Job prospects are looking just a little brighter.
The service sector, which makes up 80 percent of the economy, grew for the seventh month in a row, and state aid to preserve jobs for tens of thousands of teachers and other public employees cleared a key …. Original article  : Service sector grows for 7th month in a row, brightening job outlook just a bit.

Girls exempt from fees in Gujarat ITIs

GANDHINAGAR – Girls undergoing vocational training in industrial training institutes (ITIs) in Gujarat have been exempted from paying tuition fees, Labour and Employment Minister Vajubhai Vala said here Wednesday.

The minister told reporters that 14 ITIs specifically for girls were being run in the state and more would be added if the need was felt.
“It … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Girls exempt from fees in Gujarat ITIs.

Breakthrough role propels Donnie Yen from shadow of action co-stars Jackie Chan, Jet Li

Yen emerges from shadow of action stars Chan, Li

HONG KONG – For years, Donnie Yen worked in the shadow of Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Having fought both on-screen, the 47-year-old actor was considered a worthy opponent but not necessarily a leading man in his own right.
The dynamic changed after Yen took on the role …. Original article  : Breakthrough role propels Donnie Yen from shadow of action co-stars Jackie Chan, Jet Li.

Processing halted of foreign students’ applications for Auckland institute

AUCKLAND – The authorities in New Zealand have suspended processing applications of international students to study at Auckland’s Kingsland Institute after the arrest of two men for alleged immigration fraud, an official statement here said.

Immigration authorities now are reviewing some approved applications, after the arrest of two men, including a manager at the institute, … Read : Processing halted of foreign students’ applications for Auckland institute.

Back-to-school basics: Shopping forecasts and what’s at stake

Back-to-school season at a glance
The back-to-school season is retailers’ second-biggest after Christmas. And with confidence in the economic recovery stalling, they’re in a tough fight for shoppers’ dollars.

TEEN RECESSION HANGOVER: The slump for the teen chains, which had routinely posted strong sales gains for a decade or more, began in 2008 with the recession. Teen … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Back-to-school basics: Shopping forecasts and what’s at stake.

Make Yoga part of school education: Plea in Delhi High Court

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) and the NCERT seeking reply on a public interest litigation (PIL) which seeks making yoga part of health and physical education in schools.

A Division Bench of Chief Justice Dipak Mishra and Justice Manmohan sought their replies … Read more : Make Yoga part of school education: Plea in Delhi High Court.

Teen stores wrestle with recession hangover, stiff competition in tough back-to-school fight

Teen stores in tight spot for back-to-school

NEW YORK – Half-priced jeans and promotional freebies are already popping up at the mall with the start of school still weeks away.
Teen clothing sellers may have had some misplaced optimism about the strength of the economic recovery when orders were placed in the spring, and department stores are …. Source  : Teen stores wrestle with recession hangover, stiff competition in tough back-to-school fight.

New Zealand suspends processing of foreign students’ applications

AUCKLAND – Authorities in New Zealand have suspended the processing of applications for international students to study at Auckland’s Kingsland Institute, after the arrest of two men for alleged immigration fraud, an official statement here said.

Immigration authorities now are reviewing some approved applications, after the arrest of two men, including a manager at the … Original article on : New Zealand suspends processing of foreign students’ applications.

Moderate Republicans help Senate jobs bill over key hurdle

Senate jobs bill clears key hurdle
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies in the Senate earned a long-sought win Wednesday as a $26 billion measure to help states and local school boards with their severe budget problems cleared a GOP filibuster.
The bill advanced by a 61-38 tally that ensures the measure …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Moderate Republicans help Senate jobs bill over key hurdle.