Jamia gives free coaching to civil service aspirants

NEW DELHI – Jamia Millia Islamia Friday invited applications for free coaching from civil service aspirants belonging to minority communities, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

The coaching classes, which started in 1984, get more than 500 applications every year from all over the country.
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For teachers, jobs bill brings some relief after summer of frustration

Jobs bill brings relief to teachers
ATLANTA – Dave Ebersbach lost his job as a math teacher this summer, and he spends each day hoping that his poverty-stricken school in Ohio will call up and offer him his position back.

He and thousands of other teachers around the country could get their jobs back now that the …. Original source  : For teachers, jobs bill brings some relief after summer of frustration.

Shortage of 1.2 mn teachers in India: Sibal

NEW DELHI – There is a shortage of 1.2 million teachers in India and states must speed up the recruitment process to bridge the gap, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Friday.

“We have a shortage of 1.2 million teachers. In some states there is an enormous backlog from last several years. In Bihar about …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Corporal Punishment In Schools On Way Out

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The education system in India has many flaws and one of them is Corporal punishment in schools. While this was viewed as a necessary part of the education system until a few years back, the public opinion against this system which may lead to fatal consequences has been growing. The reports …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Corporal Punishment In Schools On Way Out.

Parents’ outrage over halal-only school dinners in Britain

LONDON – A council in Britain has triggered a backlash among parents and animal welfare groups after introducing halal-only menus at state schools, a media report said Friday.

Only meat from animals killed in line with Islamic teaching will be offered at 52 primary schools in Harrow, following a switch by 10 secondaries to halal … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Parents’ outrage over halal-only school dinners in Britain.

Oklahoma coaches: Agents and players should be punished for breaking NCAA rules, not schools

Oklahoma coaches: Agents should be punished

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops is the latest person seeking change in how agents are involved in college basketball and the recruiting process.
At a fan event for Sooners fans on Thursday night, Stoops suggested that agents and players should be the ones punished for breaking the NCAA’s … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oklahoma coaches: Agents and players should be punished for breaking NCAA rules, not schools.

American Public Education net income beats Street but shares plunge on lower 2010 outlook

American Public Ed shares tank on 2010 guidance

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – Online university company American Public Education Inc. said Thursday its net income rose 32 percent to beat Wall Street’s expectations but shares sank in extended trading after the company slashed its full-year guidance as military student enrollments dropped.
For April through June, American Public Education’s …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Basketball coaches get high marks on NCAA’s 1st academic report card

NCAA gives basketball coaches good grades
Kentucky coach John Calipari got mostly passing grades on his report card.

West Virginia’s Bob Huggins did even better, earning perfect marks each of the past two seasons.
The two men, often criticized for their players’ academic performance, had better-than-expected scores in the NCAA’s first Academic Progress Rate for coaches. On Thursday, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Basketball coaches get high marks on NCAA’s 1st academic report card.

AP Exclusive: Nevada’s Angle outlines views on gays, school prayer in questionnaire

AP Exclusive: No gay adoptions, says GOP’s Angle

Republican Sharron Angle believes the clergy should be allowed to endorse candidates from the pulpit and opposes laws allowing gays to adopt children, according to a questionnaire by the Nevada Senate hopeful that was obtained by The Associated Press.
Angle, who is trying to unseat Senate Democratic leader Harry … Read more >>.

NCAA: West Virginia’s football program commits 5 major violations from 2005-2009

NCAA says WVU football commits rules violations

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia student managers, graduate assistants and other non-coaching staff worked with football players on their skills and techniques in violation of NCAA limits during the Rich Rodriguez era and under current coach Bill Stewart, according to NCAA allegations released Thursday.
The NCAA said this week that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Senate confirms Elena Kagan as 112th justice, fourth-ever woman on US Supreme Court

Senate confirms Kagan as 112th justice
WASHINGTON – The Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan as the 112th justice and fourth woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
The vote was 63-37 for President Barack Obama’s nominee to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s … Read more >>.

Kagan on brink of confirmation as 112th Supreme Court justice, fourth-ever woman

Senate poised to confirm Kagan as 112th justice
WASHINGTON – The Senate moved toward certain confirmation Thursday of Elena Kagan as the Supreme Court’s 112th justice and fourth woman, ready to seat a scholar with a reputation for brilliance, a dry sense of humor and a liberal legal bent.
Kagan will replace another liberal justice, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Kagan on brink of confirmation as 112th Supreme Court justice, fourth-ever woman.

C Sean Kowal granted release by Northern Illinois to see theology degree

C Kowal granted release by N. Illinois
DEKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois has given center Sean Kowal his release, ending a dispute over the player’s decision to obtain a graduate degree at another school.

Kowal wants to pursue a master’s degree in theology, a program Northern Illinois does not offer. The school initially denied him a release.
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Senate OKs $26B bill to stop teacher, police layoffs; House called back from break for vote

Senate approves jobs bill to stop teacher layoffs
WASHINGTON – Congress is moving rapidly just weeks before the start of the school year to speed billions of dollars in emergency education aid to states in hopes of reversing the layoffs of tens of thousands of teachers.
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Senate passes bill to ease states’ budget woes, save jobs of thousands of teachers, police

Senate passes bill to save teacher, police jobs
WASHINGTON – Legislation long sought by Democrats to prevent layoffs of tens of thousands of teachers, police and other public workers has passed the Senate.
The bill would help states and local school boards deal with severe budget problems. It would preserve the jobs of perhaps 300,000 …. Source  : Senate passes bill to ease states’ budget woes, save jobs of thousands of teachers, police.

Talk on better understanding of Pakistan at Jamia Millia

NEW DELHI – The Jamia Millia Islamia’s Maulana Mohamed Ali Jauhar Academy of Third World Studies Thursday organised a talk intended to promote better Indian understanding of Pakistan.

The talk on “The Idea of Pakistan in the Colonial Muslim Press (1932-1949)”, by Thierry DiCostanzo from the University of Strasbourg (France), was presided over by Professor …. Source  : Talk on better understanding of Pakistan at Jamia Millia.

Parliament passes bill to amend Minority Educational Institutions Act

NEW DELHI – Parliamentary approval was Thursday accorded to a bill amending the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions Act to enable the central government decide on the status of such institutions without consulting the states.

The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (Amendment) Bill, 2010, which had earlier been passed by the Lok Sabha, was …. Read the original article  : Parliament passes bill to amend Minority Educational Institutions Act.

Shares of China’s Ambow Education rise in IPO debut after pricing at bottom of expected range

Ambow Education shares rise in market debut

NEW YORK – Shares of Ambow Education, which provides educational services in China, are rising after the company raised $106.8 million in its initial public offering.
The Beijing company offered 7.5 million American depositary shares for $10, while shareholders sold 3.2 million ADSs. Shares had been expected to price from … Read more >>.

New Kenyan constitution expected to pass as ‘No’ team concedes defeat; no violence reported

New constitution for Kenya as ‘No’ team concedes

NAIROBI, Kenya – A top leader in the campaign against a new constitution in Kenya is conceding defeat.
Preliminary results announced Thursday showed that Kenya’s new constitution is likely to pass overwhelmingly. Almost 70 percent of the country voted in favor of the new constitution.
William Ruto, Kenya’s higher education …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New Kenyan constitution expected to pass as ‘No’ team concedes defeat; no violence reported.