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Tag was last used: Jun 1, 2009
 
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Posted By:  euterpe42
Posted On:  Mar 26, 2009

  Ah, The Wonders of California Public Schools

Last week, I had yet another wonderfully educational time in the California Public Schools! (that was sarcasm, if you couldn't tell) Tuesday and Wednesday were spent stuck in the library taking the California High School Exit Exam (aka the CAHSEE). Or rather, about one hour of those two...... [view]

Posted By:  euterpe42
Posted On:  Mar 11, 2009

  The Money Went WHERE?

As much as I hate to admit it, I live in a fairly affluent neighborhood. Our school, while not outstanding, is pretty good. We just built a special room filled with expensive exercise bikes, have many Advanced Placement and internship opportunities, and a new proposition got us enough money for...... [view]

Posted By:  euterpe42
Posted On:  Feb 15, 2009

  Science Under Attack

In need of something different to read this long weekend, I borrowed Larry Gonick's The Cartoon History of the Universe from my sister. For those of you who don't know, this is an excellent book detailing, in cartoon form, well, the history of the universe, starting with the Big Bang. Now, I...... [view]

Posted By:  Prabaharan
Posted On:  Feb 3, 2009

  No Nursery Vacancy in Delhi

Nearly 1.75 lakh children couldn’t get admission into nursery schools this year. It is due to the over population and shortage of schools. The mismatch between population and the availability of infrastructure creates a massive problem. Taking advantage of this gap, government officials,...... [view]

Posted By:  Prabaharan
Posted On:  Jan 2, 2009

  Schools as Malls in Delhi

Everyone is bothered about the short term capital gains than the long term social dividends. This careless attitude of the government and people is playing havoc with the future of India. Almost all the projects are short-sighted. Whether unveiling education policy or environmental safety or...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Dec 1, 2008

  Africa: World Aids Day 2008

Commonwealth News and Information Service (London) PRESS RELEASE - The 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day merits the strong reiteration that HIV and AIDS constitute one of the greatest threats to the health of our planet - but that the threat is being, and can be, met. The nations and...... [view]

Posted By:  mydemand
Posted On:  Oct 15, 2008

  “Schooled” - film on alternative schooling system

The Sudbury Valley School system, started in Massachusetts in 1968, is one of the more pre-eminent and well-known forms of alternative school systems in the world. In the core of the Sudbury Valley system is democracy in education: students and staff are all given the right to vote on issues...... [view]

Posted By:  mydemand
Posted On:  Oct 10, 2008

  Interesting changes afoot

So it seems that there are quite a number of interesting changes to the Malaysian education system, following the Ministry of Education’s blueprint: 1. A holistic, less exam-oriented primary school curriculum. I like this idea. The early childhood years are highly formative and...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Oct 9, 2008

  Bahamas prison system is a major contributor of crime in the Islands

'Prison system major contributor to crime' : By CANDIA DAMES, Guardian News Editor - Nassau, Bahamas: The prison system remains "one of the major contributors to crime in the country", National Advisory Council on Crime (NACC) Chairman Bishop Simeon Hall declared yesterday. Bishop...... [view]

Posted By:  EarthDay
Posted On:  Sep 17, 2008

  Berry Nutritious Lunches

A recent Parade Magazine article is touting a lunch full of fruits, vegetables, and protein for a serious boost to kid’s cranium power resulting in better retention and test scores. The best way to keep kids alert and ready to learn is to provide them high-quality carbohydrates found in fruits...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Sep 7, 2008

  Bahamas Police Chief Opposes Cops In Public Schools, and Legalizing Gaming For Locals

Top Cop rejects placing police in schools: By CANDIA DAMES, NG News Editor - Nassau, Bahamas: Acting Commissioner of Police Reginald Ferguson expressed opposition to placing police officers in schools, and was against legalizing gaming for Bahamians, when he appeared before the House...... [view]

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Organizations // Toolkits & Publications

  EFATP KENYA

Submitted By:   vickyday
Website:  http://www.efatpkenya.org
Phone:  020 2076670
E-mail:  info@efatpkenya.org
  Vision:   Mission statement 1. Provision and Access to Education ,for those who are unable to provide for themselves. 2.To provide bursary funds for deserving students. 3.To provide school uniforms for those who......
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  www.youtheme.org

Submitted By:   ahlu
Website:  http://www.youtheme.org
Phone:  6042294342
E-mail:  darryl@youthemeonline.com
  Vision:   To be globally recognized as the technology and market leader in the technology services and management consulting through excellent customer service, unique methodology, continuous innovation, superior technical......
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  Positive Vibrations Always Foundation

Submitted By:   cmarques
Phone:  203-312-0867
E-mail:  carlos@pvango.org
  Vision:   The chief purpose of the Positive Vibrations Always Foundation (PVANGO) is to unite students, individuals and community leaders to promote, support and create awareness for the United Nations Millennium Declaration......
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  Beanies for Baghdad.com

Submitted By:   dsward
Website:  http://www.beaniesforbaghdad.com/
Phone:  812 402 1547
E-mail:  info@beaniesforbaghdad.com
  Vision:   To provide beanie babies, toys and other items to the soldiers to be distributed to children in war-torn lands. Many of these children have nothing and friendships are made and tense situations are made calm by this......
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Projects

  A Global Dimension in Education

Starter:   lizhitchcock
Date Created:  Feb 9, 2008
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Description:   Free school partner finding for schools worldwide. Link up, agree on a project, seek funding, visit. If you want a short project, use free toolkit and project space. Currently - French and...
Goals:   To enable schools to link and engage in dialogue and collaboration
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