AICTE creates a table to keep admission process in check
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat which is notorious for continuing its admission process for months will have to pull up its socks. All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) officials announced in a seminar...
View ArticleBehind India’s Olympics Controversy
“The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday suspended the Indian Olympic Association for chronic violations of the international Olympic Charter, creating one of the most embarrassing episodes in...
View ArticleDonorsChoose.org Receives $5 Million Google Global Impact Award
Funding and partnership with College Board will create up to 500 Advanced Placement STEM education courses for underrepresented U.S. high school students. New York (PRWEB) December 04, 2012...
View ArticleAssad aide drops bid to attend US school to 'avoid being harassed'
A former aide to Bashar al-Assad has withdrawn her application to Columbia University to "avoid being harassed" by opponents of the Syrian regime. Sheherazad Jaafari withdrew her application to study...
View ArticleState's 15 percent grading policy deferred again
Texas Commissioner of Education Michael L. Williams has announced he is deferring implementation of the 15 percent grading requirement for the 2012-13 school year. Under the rule connected to the...
View ArticleLearning to code: do I need to be good at maths?
Teaching yourself to code doesn't require much maths, says Emma Mulqueeny – just logic, and the ability to 'borrow' from other people's work. Learning to code: to develop websites and apps, you need...
View ArticleConfusion over Right To Education clouds school admissions
Mumbai: Characteristic of the absolute chaos education in Maharashtra has witnessed over the last few years, the state education department is yet to define its policy on school admissions. While the...
View Article3 Ways College Applicants Can Improve Their Online Brands
Students need to do more than clean up their social media profiles to promote a positive image. A strong personal brand can help students improve their college admissions chances. When students apply...
View ArticleNew College of the Humanities appoints new Economics lecturer
Dr Sangaralingam Ramesh to teach at College from Hilary 2013 (PRWEB UK) 7 December 2012 New College of the Humanities (NCH) has today announced that Dr Sangaralingam Ramesh has been appointed Lecturer...
View ArticleSchool-linked nurseries, KGs to come under RTE in Maharashtra
PUNE: All pre-schools linked with a parent primary school will now come under the purview of the Right to Education Act, if the government issues a notification that will make it mandatory for them to...
View ArticleThe College Board, Google and DonorsChoose.org Collaborate to Expand Access...
Google DonorsChoose.org Is Recipient of $5 Million Google Global Impact Award , Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The College Board is announcing the AP® STEM Access program, created to increase...
View ArticleNow, common admission schedule for all schools in Maharashtra
PUNE: The state directorate of education will issue a common admission schedule for all schools in the next 10 days. Schools will have to set their admission dates and deadlines as per this schedule,...
View ArticlePublic schools can decide for themselves how to be charities, says watchdog
Public schools can decide for themselves whether they should qualify for tax breaks through charitable status, the new Charity Commission chairman said. William Shawcross, chairman of the Charity...
View ArticleThe College Board, Google and DonorsChoose.org Collaborate to Expand Access...
DonorsChoose.org Is Recipient of $5 Million Google Global Impact Award NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The College Board is announcing the AP® STEM Access program, created to...
View ArticleFlorence and Joseph McGinn - National Education Examiner - Education Policies
Address chronic absenteeism to boost academic success EducationNovember 9, 2012 Absences at any grade level can impact a child's academic achievement. According to "The Importance of Being in School:...
View ArticleState school pupils face unfair fight for university places, charity warns
Sutton Trust calls for revamp after study of personal statements of achievements reveals disparities Sutton Trust says the university admissions system could be made fairer. Photograph: Ian Canham /...
View ArticleAll Over the Map: 10 Ways to Teach About Geography
Questions about issues in the news for students 13 and older.See all Student Opinion » Geography Teaching ideas based on New York Times content.See all in Geography »See all lesson plans » Geography...
View ArticleWord of the Day | turpitude
turpitude •ˈtər-pə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd• noun : a corrupt, depraved or degenerate act or practice The word turpitude has appeared in 13 New York Times articles in the past year, including on May 12 in “The...
View ArticleNews Quiz | December 5, 2012
See what you know about the news below. To prepare, you might scan the articles or summaries on today’s paper. Good luck! News Quiz Previous Post Word of the Day | turpitude Add your comments... Your...
View ArticleSchool charges parents to watch pupils in nativity play
A primary school is charging parents to watch their children take part in a nativity play. St Ann's C of E Primary School in Rainhill, Merseyside, is charging parents to watch their children take part...
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