China seeks to be most popular place for studies

BEIJING – China wants to become the most popular destination in Asia for overseas students within the next decade.

By 2020, the country hopes to attract 500,000 foreign students every year – 150,000 of whom will be in the college level, the ministry of education has said.
“The plan outlines our tasks for the next … Read : China seeks to be most popular place for studies.

Bush Institute’s first initiative focuses on improving performance of school principals

Bush Institute launches initiative for principals

DALLAS – For its first initiative, the George W. Bush Institute will focus on improving the performance of school principals.
Former first lady Laura Bush was to announce on Wednesday the institute’s formation of the Alliance to Reform Education Leadership, or AREL. The alliance will consist of a network of school …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Bush Institute’s first initiative focuses on improving performance of school principals.

Obama implores young voters not to lose heart or become apathetic

Obama asks students to stick with him this fall

MADISON, Wis. – President Barack Obama is telling young voters they must not become discouraged and let Republicans retake control of the federal government in the Nov. 2 elections.
Obama told thousands of students at the University of Wisconsin on Tuesday, “you’ve got to stick with me, you …. Original source  : Obama implores young voters not to lose heart or become apathetic.

NJ gov calls for tougher standards for teachers, paying them according to new measures

NJ gov: Change how public school teachers are paid

OLD BRIDGE, N.J. – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he wants to use new methods to evaluate and pay the state’s public school teachers.
Christie announced his education reform agenda Tuesday. It brings back many ideas he’s laid out previously.
He says teacher pay scales based solely on …. Original source  : NJ gov calls for tougher standards for teachers, paying them according to new measures.

Colleges, rural schools deliver aspiring teachers a new message: you can go home again

Rural teacher shortage leads schools to grow own

BUFFALO, Mo. – Suzanne Feldman realizes she’s an anomaly: a soon-to-be college graduate who wants to return to the languid rhythms of rural life rather than flee.
The aspiring high school math teacher is a member of the inaugural class of the Ozarks Teacher Corps, a group of southwest … Original article on : Colleges, rural schools deliver aspiring teachers a new message: you can go home again.

9th Circuit finds Calif calls interns ‘highly qualified’ teachers, dumps them on poor schools

Court finds Calif dumping interns on poor schools

SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court has ruled that California illegally classified interns as “highly qualified” teachers and assigned them to schools in low-income and minority areas.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday in favor of poor families who claimed the state was dumping uncredentialed … Original source on Gaea Times at : 9th Circuit finds Calif calls interns ‘highly qualified’ teachers, dumps them on poor schools.

In neighborhood meeting, Obama highlights link between education, economy

Obama: Education key to economic success
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Determined to energize dispirited Democrats, President Barack Obama told New Mexico voters on Tuesday that Republicans would reverse the progress he’s made on education reform and student aid.

Addressing a small group in an Albuquerque family’s front yard, Obama shifted from his recent focus on the economy, which … Read more »».

Fidelity introduces FDIC-insured college savings option, Vanguard cuts Nevada 529 plan fees

College savings providers expand options, cut fees

BOSTON – One of the nation’s biggest providers of 529 college savings accounts is trying to entice investors seeking more conservative savings options, and a rival is cutting fees by nearly half on one of its biggest 529 plans.
Fidelity Investments said Tuesday it’s adding a new 529 plan, an …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Fidelity introduces FDIC-insured college savings option, Vanguard cuts Nevada 529 plan fees.

Mass. man critical of bullying case sues school official for removing him from public meeting

Mass. man sues school official over bullying case

BOSTON – A man claims in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday that his free speech rights were violated when he was removed from a public meeting where he criticized school officials in the case of a 15-year-old girl who committed suicide after allegedly being bullied relentlessly.
Luke Gelinas says … Read more »».

New web tool helps determine ways to get more students to pursue science, technology careers

New tool helps explore path to more tech grads

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Policymakers and philanthropists have a new resource in the effort to increase the number of graduates in science, technology, engineering and math.
An online tool developed by the Business-Higher Education Forum with help from Ohio State University debuted Monday.
It allows people to see what combinations …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rs.3 crore donated for pharmacy college

GANDHINAGAR – The first Indian Chartered Accountant who practiced in Kenya, Manubhai Himabhai Patel, will donate Rs.3 crore to set up a Degree Pharmacy College in Gujarat.

Patel, 88, who lives in Ahmedabad, handed over the first cheque of Rs.1.5 crore to C.L. Patel, chairman of the Charutar Vidya Mandal, in the presence of his three …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

No entry for foreign lawyers, bar council tells government

NEW DELHI – The Bar Council of India (BCI) has said no to the entry of foreign lawyers into the country but added that the decision is not final, the law ministry said Tuesday.

“The Bar Council of India has decided not to permit foreign lawyers into India. The said decision, however, is being subjected to … Read : No entry for foreign lawyers, bar council tells government.

Orissa plans colour code for schools

BHUBANESWAR – Orissa is considering a colour code for all state-run school buildings, a minister said Tuesday.

“We are planning to implement a colour code for all school buildings in a phased manner,” School and Mass Education Department Minister Pratap Jena told IANS.
“We are holding discussions with experts to finalise which colours would be suitable. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Orissa plans colour code for schools.

Attacks reflect cultural challenges, says Australian envoy

NEW DELHI – The attacks on the Indian students in Australia were not due to racism but the “challenges of cultural spheres”, Australian High Commissioner Peter Verghese said Tuesday.

“There is a 250-300,000 diaspora in Australia. The student conflict in Australia sometime back happened not because of racism or globalisation but due to challenges in … Read more >>.

Now, e-learning content on USBs

HYDERABAD – Information technology (IT) solutions provider FirstObject Technologies Limited Tuesday said it has entered into an agreement with optical media giant Moser Baer India Limited for launching its e-education content on DVDs and USB drives.

“We plan to launch the DVDs and USBs in a phased manner throughout India by the end of October 2010,” …. Source article  : Now, e-learning content on USBs.

School kids walk for success of Delhi Games

NEW DELHI – Nearly 300 school children here Tuesday walked to promote the Delhi Commonwealth Games and lend the much-needed boost to the Oct 3-14 mega event.

Carrying colourful posters and placards, the students came up with interesting slogans on facts and sporting history of the Games.
The walk, organised by the Modern School, started from …. Source article  : School kids walk for success of Delhi Games.

Delhi government earns Rs.33 crore as registration fee

NEW DELHI – The Delhi government has collected Rs.33 crore in the first five months of this financial year through registration of properties compared to just 1.24 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, Revenue Minister Raj Kumar Chauhan said Tuesday.

Chauhan said the collection was higher during the months of July and August. From April … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi government earns Rs.33 crore as registration fee.

Parents to take ‘anti-narcotics’ oath for drug-free Himachal

SHIMLA – Parents in Himachal Pradesh will take an ‘anti-narcotics’ oath at the time of their children’s admission to school to ensure that the kids are “not hooked to drugs”, a senior official said Tuesday.

This comes just a few days after Director General of Police D.S. Manhas expressed concern over the rising drug menace among … Read more >>>.