Indiana University research at American Public Health Association meeting Oct 27, 2008
Rachel Gross, with the Center for Applied Behavioral and Evaluation Research at the Academy for Educational Development, will discuss the findings on Monday, Oct. 27, at 4:30 p.m. The study was supported by the National Cancer Institute. Co-authors include Macy, Gross, Susan E. Middestadt, Department of Applied Health Science in IU's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation; Nathan Stupiansky, Department of Applied Health Science in IU's School of HPER; and Jesse Gelwicks, Center for... (EurekAlert!)
Keokuk principals, teachers set academic student goals Oct 21, 2008
The goal will be measured using the Iowa Test of Basic Skills for grades 2-8, Iowa Test of Educational Development for high school students, STAR Early Literacy for grades 1-3, and STAR Reading for grades 1-11. George Washington Elementary School then set its goal to improve reading proficiency by 10 percent in its low social economic status students without IEPs. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Ambridge schools take steps to avoid racial incidents Oct 17, 2008
Community learning groups are to be set up for district residents to provide help with General Educational Development test preparation and other skills from staff and students. The high school began using metal detector wands on Wednesday, although no weapons have been involved in any incidents, the superintendent said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
National Best Teacher calls on Ashanti Regional Minister Oct 16, 2008
Mr Joseph Kwabena Onyinah, Ashanti Regional Director of Education, expressed his gratitude to the Regional Coordinating Council for its concern for educational development in the region. He assured that the Education Directorate would not relax but institute effective mechanisms to motivate other teachers to perform creditably. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Column: Turn off the TV and pick up a book Oct 10, 2008
Reading aloud is an extremely important tool in educational development. By reading aloud to children it will spark their interest in reading, and they will want to learn how to read themselves. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Local office of three feeds one million children Oct 8, 2008
The idea behind Akshaya Patra is to strategically feed children at school with a midday meal, thus providing an incentive to come and remain in school, while also aiding educational development. It is intervention to break and unlock the cycle of hunger, said Sridhar. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Kumasi Methodist diocese makes inroads in education Oct 8, 2008
"The Methodist Church had since its establishment in the country contributed immensely to educational development," he noted, saying, the leadership will therefore not lose focus in upholding this principle. He appealed to the diocesan synod to give the incoming Bishop, the Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante the necessary support to move the diocese to a higher level. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Making the Invisible, Visible Oct 3, 2008
Economic and educational development is extremely important in helping these children. What has IC taught you. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Reshaping The PTA - One Dad At A Time Oct 3, 2008
"Men must find a way to be involved in the educational development of their children," says Jackson. The Black Star Project has mobilized fathers in more than 400 cities. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Wanted On Warrant: Kwame Nkrumah Oct 3, 2008
If Nkrumah was alive what would all that mean for his 7-year development plan which comprehensively tied educational development to the great vision of Ghana becoming the first industrialised African country. Is there any politician who can deliver this vision. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Biotech group preps $470M project Sep 24, 2008
The Stimulus Plan for Economic and Educational Development allows $470 million for ABC II; $170 million each to Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University, primarily for upgrades and expansions to existing facilities; and $20 million to help finance a new Del E. Webb School of Construction on ASU's Tempe campus. "This is huge. It's living up to its name of 'economic stimulus' by creating jobs and opportunities in construction," said Don Keuth, president... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
PANORAMA SCHOOL BOARD Sep 19, 2008
This shows the percentage of students above the 40th percentile on Iowa Test of Basic Skills (fourth and eighth) and the Iowa Test of Educational Development (juniors). Generally Panorama was at or near the top in comparison. (The Guthrian, IA)
City school district 1 of 13 'in need of assistance' Sep 19, 2008
High school students' proficiency is measured by the Iowa Test of Educational Development, and the Iowa Alternate Assessment measures proficiency for students with the most significant cognitive challenges. The targets must be met by all students in the tested grades in addition to targets for students in subgroups that include African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians, American Indians, whites, low-income students, English-language learners and those in special education. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lack of students' test score growth a concern: Wolff Sep 13, 2008
59 percent were proficient in math on the Iowa Test of Educational Development standardized test. Not a lot of students showed growth, said Wolff. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
California Emerging Technology Fund and the City of Vernon Announce Major Grants to the Southeast Cities to Close the Digital Divide Sep 12, 2008
For more information, please visit or call (415) 744-CETF. About the Southeast Community Development (SCDC) The Southeast Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the economic, social, and educational development of the residents of Southeast area of Los Angeles County. For more information, please visit or call (323) 585-4579. (PR Newswire)
Iraqi tells U.S. students: 'Don't give up' Sep 12, 2008
He is studying for a General Educational Development (GED) diploma and hopes to one day write a book about his experiences. Ducote said he hopes the U.S. Army will find a job to put to use Furat's knowledge of soldiering in Iraq. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
CFHS, Holmes on state's 'in need of assistance' list (12) Sep 10, 2008
A school's achievement is measured through math and reading scores on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills for third through eighth graders and the Iowa Test of Educational Development for 11th graders. Each district must report scores for all students in the grade as well as the designated subgroups, which include: minorities; a low family income; enrollment in special education or English language learner classes. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Work and school Sep 9, 2008
Recruits must score in the top half of the Army's aptitude test to qualify for the prep school and get two tries at a General Educational Development certificate. If they still can't pass, the will release them from their contract, Sanderson said. (CNN)
BECOMING 'ARMY STRONG': Prep school for dropouts opened to fill Army ranks Sep 6, 2008
Recruits must score in the top half of the Army's aptitude test to qualify for the prep school and get two tries at a General Educational Development certificate. If they still can't pass, the Army will release them from their contract, Sanderson said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sex offender gets prison time, supervision for life Sep 6, 2008
had performed less than satisfactorily while on probation; claims to have a GED (General Educational Development); has a history of substance abuse; a history of emotional problems; is unemployed; and the nature of the offenses. according to the judgment entry. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Multiverse Begins Development of Titanic Virtual World Sep 3, 2008
3D World Based on Academy Award-Winning Director James Cameron's Historical Research Offers Pioneering, Virtual Experiential Learning HOLLYWOOD, Calif. Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiverse, a leading provider of virtual world development technology, and James Cameron, today announced Places in Time: Titanic, an educational virtual world based on the historic Titanic voyage. (PR Newswire)
Time for China to turn attention to science, technology Sep 3, 2008
Instead we should lay out a reasonable program for scientific, technological and educational development in order to advance the country's science forward in as short a period of time as possible. We should work harder to develop into a scientific and technological world power through improving our financial input, talents cultivation and research mechanism. (Xinhuanet, China)
Jobs are here, but we must match skills Aug 30, 2008
Last year, Miron got her general educational development certificate. Now, with help from Work First, she is attending Dorsey Business School for medical administration and billing while working part time as a maintenance person for a bank. (The News-Herald)
Virtual reality lab helps students learn about the moon Aug 30, 2008
"I've always had access to NASA materials. But due to the depth of the training he offered us, we can now check out moon rocks, moon dust and meteorites" among other things," she said. The entire NASA visit, both the trailer and Weis's educational development, was offered to the school at no cost. "It was all thanks to Kristina," Tibbon said. Johnson's podcast is available at www.exploration podcast.com. Click on "about the competition" and then "finalists/people choice" to see her video. "I've... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Preschool learning boosts maths results Aug 29, 2008
It is the largest study to look in such detail at the educational development of children in the general population. The analysis, which is published in Science, focused on achievement in maths tests at age 10. (guardian.co.uk)
Army Hopes Dropouts Can Fill Gaps Aug 28, 2008
Army recruit Edurado Arceo, of Pamona, Ca., studies for his General Educational Development certificate in a new Army program dedicated to helping high school dropouts earn their GEDs before they move on to basic training ... Recruits must score in the top half of the Army's aptitude test to qualify for the prep school and get two tries at a General Educational Development certificate. (CBS News)
How To Become A Chair Umpire Aug 24, 2008
They came in as part of an aggressive recruitment effort, and commitment to educational development by the men's and women's tours, working with the ITF, over the past 10 or 15 years. Even if someone has a good eye, experience and knowledge of the rules, only the best umpires have an exceptionally cool head. (Forbes)
Methodist Church institutes compulsory training programme Guild members Aug 24, 2008
Mr. Baah further disclosed that the outfit, would as from September this year, start granting scholarships to brilliant but needy children of members of the guild to enhance their career and educational development. He charged members to be committed to the cause of the guild to promote the Church's evangelism. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Career Education: Learning Technica... Aug 23, 2008
Considering that a high school diploma is the starting point for most employment opportunities, the only answer for high dropouts is to earn a General Educational Development (GED) diploma. This provides those who dropout a high school diploma equivalent. (Suite101.com)
Columbus schools back on watch list Aug 21, 2008
The district returned to the list based on students scores on the 2007-08 Iowa Test of Basic Skills and Iowa Test of Educational Development. According to data that curriculum director Tara Paul provided to the Columbus School Board during its regular monthly meeting Monday, several categories of students failed to reach annual yearly progress goals in both reading and math. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Elects Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre as National President at 49th National Convention Aug 19, 2008
The Sorority uses its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust of economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement to create its national programs. SOURCE Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.. (PR Newswire)
AIMST varsity is a symbol of multi-racial unity, says PM Aug 17, 2008
AIMST is a private university formed by Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED), MIC's education arm, on March 15 2001 ... Abdullah said the opening of the university marked the completion of Malaysias educational development phase whereby five private colleges were chosen to become universities in their own right. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
MCH board members recognized for excellence in governance Aug 17, 2008
Those standards include a commitment to the hospital and the community; meeting fiduciary duties and governance obligations; a commitment to governance; educational development; exemplifying ethical leadership; and continually improving and assessing performance. Texas Healthcare Trustees is an affiliated organization of the Austin-based Texas Hospital Association. (Odessa American, TX)
Do you think school starts too early? Aug 15, 2008
Yes, the amount of time that students spend in school is ONE factor but there are so many other factors that have a stronger impact on students' overall educational development. Another portion of your arguement I would like to address is when you said: "They may expect us to teach students the same way now as when they attended school. They are the same persons who would like society to return to using horses and buggies for transportation instead of cars, trucks, buses, airplanes, etc. and to... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
GED proves the ticket for ex-dropout Aug 15, 2008
" So, he dropped out the first quarter of his senior year and worked at a McDonald's restaurant for a month. Soon, he decided it was time to take the General Educational Development test. Now at 26, he's a successful financial adviser in Athens. "It was just before I was 18 (that) I had the idea of going to college," Clark said. "Once I dropped out, I thought about taking the GED, but there is a good chance at that age you might not do anything. "There's a high likelihood I might not have done... (Athens Banner-Herald)
School offers interactive learning Aug 14, 2008
She decided to call it not because of what she had done, but because of what the children were doing making big leaps in their educational development. A certified public school teacher for four years, Dhaemers says she decided to strike out on her own because she wanted the freedom to work more directly with the parents whose children she was teaching. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Nigeria: President Yar'Adua Receives Four New Ambassadors Aug 10, 2008
The President thanked India for that country's tremendous contributions to Nigeria's educational development, and urged the new high commissioner to partner with Nigeria towards still more cooperation. The new Turkish ambassador said Nigeria's objective of 20-2020 was attainable, because Turkey had done it in six years, and now had annual exports of over $300billion, suggesting a change in the laws as a first step. (allAfrica.com)
Teaching the teachers Aug 9, 2008
STEDI, or the Substitute Teaching Educational Development Institute, just opened its doors a week ago to the public, but its products have been used across the nation for more than a decade. Founder Geoffrey Smith said he hopes the recent move off USU s property helps the company grow. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Local students honored at GED grad ceremony Aug 7, 2008
Two hundred and fifty-six local GED (general educational development) graduates will be honored. The graduates range in age from teenagers to senior citizens and come from throughout the area. (Amesbury News, MA)
3 Arizona universities facing budget irony Jul 25, 2008
The Arizona Legislature last month approved legislation called the Stimulus Plan for Economic and Educational Development. The law, which goes into effect in September, allows the state universities to use Lottery money to construct new buildings and fix up and renovate aging buildings. (AZCentral -- News)
Penang exco members told to take pay cut Jul 24, 2008
"Tell us what social, economic and educational development you are going to bring for the Malays who cannot even afford low cost housing?" he asked. At this point, A. Thanasekaran (DAP-Bagan Dalam) interjected, saying that housing problems were not confined to one race. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Teach wellness in our schools Jul 24, 2008
Physical education is an extremely important part of a child s educational development for the following reasons. First, regular physical education helps prevent disease. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Cupboard' feeds hunger for knowledge, too Jul 23, 2008
Executive Director of the Community Cupboard Mattie N. Dixon said the program started after staff interviewed community members who used their services, and determined that there was a need in the community to facilitate educational development. "We realized if they had more education, they could become self-sufficient," she said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Y offers many options Jul 18, 2008
In a fun way, we keep children safe and we nurture them, but we also expose them to a lot of activities that will help them in their emotional, behavioral and educational development, Lycos said. The YMCA s services will extend through the summer, too. (Sealy News, TX)
Poor forced to pay bribe at school Jul 15, 2008
States like Orissa, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and West Bengal, despite figuring way below in the country's Educational Development Index, reported moderate corruption, thanks to active citizenry or social pressure. More than one-fourth (28%) of BPL households across the country felt that there was corruption in school education, while 41% felt that there was no corruption in school education in the last one year. (India Times)
YOSU and YKBHF support needy pupils Jul 15, 2008
Madam Mercy Twum, Headteacher of the Yonso District Assembly Primary School, who received the items, thanked the donors for the gesture and said it would boost their educational development. Mr Kwabena Danso, outgoing organiser of Yosu, was honoured for his dedicated services to improving the well-being and educational development of the youth in the area. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
They don't have to f%*k you up Jul 15, 2008
New research offers insights into what helps some disadvantaged children to do well. Wendy Berliner reports. (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
Columbia County Deputy Clerk Rose Ann Aiello sorts through old property record relevant to the tract of land where the Columbia County Fairgrounds sits. JEFF M. HARDISON/Lake City Reporter Jul 13, 2008
CCRs purpose is to further the interest in, and the material and educational development of, agriculture and industry in Columbia County. Fairs, livestock shows and expositions are noted as events, for which CCR is responsible. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Davis appointed vice president of new division at Spoon River College Jul 7, 2008
Davis puts forth the same energy and enthusiasm for community and business development as she does for educational development. She served as executive director of Canton Area Chamber of Commerce from 1986-1989, and as interim executive director for Fulton County Economic Development Council in 1987. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Lack of HS diploma won't disqualify Forsyth candidate Jul 2, 2008
The certificate said he had achieved satisfactory scores on the Test of General Educational Development. But it also stated that the document "is not a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
GRAD Connection ensuring more Waterloo students earn high school diploma Jul 1, 2008
At that point, their options are earning an adult high school diploma or the General Educational Development diploma through Hawkeye Community College. The district's graduation rate stood at 73. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Waterloo schools make progress narrowing racial divide in grades Jun 29, 2008
Those include the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills for elementary and middle school students and the Iowa Tests of Educational Development for 11th graders. Students who score in the 41st percentile or higher --- doing better than at least 40 percent of those taking the tests at their level across the country --- are considered proficient. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Your Opinion Jun 28, 2008
Our teachers were not more qualified than today s. However, the adults at home focused on their children s social and educational development. Not all of the kids had two parents at home, either. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Martin Luther King Jr. Center welcomes new manager (1) Jun 28, 2008
The center offers general educational development (GED) tests, some college-level courses, summer school opportunities and other cultural and educational programming. Wortham said the center's location at 515 Beech St. is a key to its success. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Let's make a right thing more perfect Jun 28, 2008
School didn't seem to be Morris' thing, so he passed a General Educational Development test. Morris could be seen as a polar opposite of Vandegrift. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Two veterans of hard lessons tell Jun 28, 2008
So, Bachmeier went back to school to get her General Educational Development diploma. After six months, she was asked to speak to her fellow graduating students. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
SL schools come to grips with test score challenges Jun 27, 2008
(Fourth- and eighth-graders took the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills and 11th-graders took the Iowa Tests of Educational Development. In the eight lowest-scoring districts, all had at least a third of their students from families with incomes low enough to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
UEW welcome internship students back to campus Jun 25, 2008
Dr George Kankam, Deputy Director of Institute for Educational Development and Extension (IEDE) said internship provided opportunities for reflection and inaction among student teachers and teachers. He said it prepared students to be effective and reflective teacher practitioners as well as viewing the teaching-learning process as a life-long learning activity. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Beating the Street Through Literacy: Frontier College Program Reaches Out to Vulnerable Youth Jun 20, 2008
Beat the Street enables youth who are out of school, at-risk, street-involved or homeless to improve their basic literacy skills, take courses toward a General Educational Development Certificate (high school equivalency) and get their Microsoft Office Specialist certification. The program has turned young lives around and has generated excitement among youth and their families in the communities where the program is run, including Lawrence Heights and Jane-Finch. (Canada Newswire)
TalkAIDS: A&PI Wellness Center Launches a New Anti-Stigma Campaign With International Star Joan Chen Jun 17, 2008
ABOUT TALKAIDS TalkAIDS is a partnership between Alness Center and MAP for Health of Boston, MA. Both non-profit agencies work for the improvement of Aividuals at-risk for, or are living with HIV/AIDS. TalkAIDS is made possible with a grant by the Ford Foundation through Academy for Educational Development. SOURCE Asian ic Islander Wellness Center. (PR Newswire)
Adult education program offers a second chance Jun 17, 2008
One thing she is most interested in after passing the general educational development, or GED, test, she said, is to work with computers, a task she knows very little about. I don t even know how to turn on a computer, she said. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Ministry to support less endowed schools Jun 9, 2008
She said the theme for the event: "The New Education Reform, Challenges confronting the less-endowed schools and the way forward," was appropriate for the country's educational development. Mrs Baiden-Amissah said if educational policies are well implemented it would go a long way in eradicating multiple causes and effects of poverty. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
For studies in English, Koreans learn to say goodbye to dad Jun 8, 2008
In 2006, 29,511 children from elementary through high school level left South Korea, nearly double the number in 2004 and almost seven times the figure in 2000, according to the Korean Educational Development Institute, a research group that tracks the figures for the Ministry of Education. The figures, the latest available, did not include children accompanying parents who left South Korea to work or emigrate, and who could also be partly motivated by educational goals. (International Herald Tribune)
Nigeria: Icon of Industry Dies Jun 7, 2008
Folawiyo consistently offered support to religious (Islamic) advancement, educational development and sports improvement. He contributed immensely to the construction of mosques all over the country, including the Lagos Central Mosque and the Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna. (allAfrica.com)
Volusia School Board wants to add cyberstalking rules Jun 7, 2008
The board originally had planned to build an office building there to replace its Educational Development Center in Daytona Beach, the instructional division's headquarters. It later decided to build the offices in DeLand on School Board-owned property near the West Volusia campus of Daytona Beach College. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
