Arcadia University ranked No. 1 for study abroad participation Nov 24, 2008
"Our 60-year history of education abroad programming dates back to a group of women who traveled with a professor to a war-ravaged Europe to study the economic effects of World War II in 1948. We remember the forward-thinking of the university then as we move forward with new endeavors now." "The learning experience that lasts a lifetime is the immersion in another culture, another place, another people, another language," Christensen added. "The insight born of living and learning with other... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Teachers union deal comes home to roost Nov 21, 2008
K-12 schools, which consume more than 40% of the state's general fund, are obviously a big chunk of its fiscal dilemma, as the history of education finance since 2000 underscores. When Schwarzenegger took office in 2003, after Davis was recalled by voters and with the state facing virtual bankruptcy, one of his first moves was seeking a school aid reduction. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Single-sex schools 'are the future' Nov 18, 2008
Vicky Tuck, president of the Girls' School Association, which represents the country's top independent girls' schools, told her association's annual conference in Winchester: "Far from living in the dying days of single-sex education, I am confident that as understanding of the brain continues to evolve, what is obvious to us will become obvious to everyone: girls learn in a different way to boys and it is crucial to cater for their separate needs. "I have a hunch that in 50 years' time, maybe... (Independent)
Nigeria: Kogi Tribunal And an O'level Certificate Nov 9, 2008
To many observers, this claim anyway, was to say the least ridiculous and unrealistic, because there was never a time in the history of education in this country that the General Certificate of Education (GCE) O' level examinations were conducted in May/June in addition to providing for sitting for a private candidate in Sokoto State in May/June 2001. The GCE O' level exams which is completely for private candidates is conducted annually in November/December. (allAfrica.com)
Top magnet schools face transformation Sep 24, 2008
Under the eyes of the courts and following a history of education inequity, Jacksonville's Stanton College Preparatory School reopened in the fall of 1981 as a desegregation tool meant to attract black and white students together for rigorous academics without forced busing. The college prep school accepted students on a first-come, first-served basis, had a population that was 70 percent white and 30 percent black, to match Duval County's demographics, and was an academic success. (Florida Times-Union)
Soetoro-Ng talks ohana Aug 27, 2008
You can see a part of history being made with her older brother," Hirono said. Soetoro-Ng was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, and later moved with her family to Honolulu. She is also a lecturer at the University of Hawaii's College of Education, where she teaches multicultural education and the history of education. ? Honolulu Star-Bulletin -- ? Hawaii News ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Features ? ? ? ? ? Sports ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Business ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Editorial ? ? ? ? Corky Trinidad June... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
New school holds promise Aug 9, 2008
A new chapter in the history of education began Thursday at Beaufort County Community College when the new Beaufort County Early College High School opened its doors for the first time. The new school, on the BCCC campus, provides an opportunity some students should not pass up. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Do you think school starts too early? Aug 7, 2008
Fact: In a study of the history of education, the traditional 9 month school calendar was designed for an agrarian society where kids were needed to work on the family farms in the summer. Not so they have time to be kids. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Getting Ahead: Education Jul 22, 2008
Becoming a teacher requires some basic professional education courses, including subjects such as the history of education, psychology of learning, and general teaching methods. In order to pursue an Education degree, it's important to consider a few different factors. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
PRAIRIE FLOWERS: READERS SHOW THEIR GRATITUDE Jul 17, 2008
The anniversary also recognized previous association members for their dedication to the building's preservation and recognized the community's interest in our local history of education. North Grove School is the only surviving one-room school in DeKalb County remaining in its original location, located on Brickville Road in rural Sycamore. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Group hopes to revitalize neglected Attlebury Schoolhouse Jun 27, 2008
"It represents the history of education of the Pine Plains Central School District," she said. The Register Herald 2008. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Corzine's lost in a fog of debt Jun 24, 2008
As for the Democrats, they covered every clich; in the history of education. My favorite was Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver, whose hometown of East Orange will receive tens of millions thanks to the measure. (NJ.com -- News)
DBRL readers select ‘The Whistling Season' for One Read Jun 18, 2008
I think there's a lot of interest in the history of education, Beahon said. She said Whistling Season kind of reminds you of Little House on the Prairie. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Civil War impacted Missouri children May 12, 2008
Claude Phillips recorded the effect of the war on education in his 1911 book, History of Education in Missouri: 'The apportioning of public money was suspended for practically the entire period, and nearly all the public schools were closed in 1861. . (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
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If you000092 39;re interested, you'll find all the details in Stormer's books (three of his books highlight the history of education), or try the ess 00004000 ays of Admiral Hyman Rickover who as he neared military retirement he took a look at what had happened to the educational system BACK IN THE 1950s. Still, even as late as the 1950s most people were not alarmed by what the educators in this country were quietly doing. (Human Events Online)
WCO benefit planned, other projects continue Mar 27, 2008
WCO appreciates the community and its volunteers for making the progress possible and invites interested volunteers in becoming part of the vision to enrich the lives of young people through music and the arts and preserve the history of education of the Wickenburg area through the Garcia Little Red Schoolhouse. Click ads for more information. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Ruling worries home-schooling supporters Mar 19, 2008
Do you know the history of education. Public school is conveyor belt one size fits all education. (North County Times)
'The Age of American Unreason' Mar 2, 2008
She writes an organized, researched overview of the country's history of education, intellectuals in society and religion. It's when Jacoby reaches the present era that she falls back on personal anecdotes and impressions that slide into self-congratulation. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hermans win Conservation Farm Family award: CLICK FOR VIDEO! Jan 29, 2008
Wirth described the history of education in the county, from the early subscription schools to the more organized one-room schoolhouses placed roughly 1 to 2 miles apart throughout each township to cover four square miles each. These schools had familiar names, some of them designated for towns or areas nearby and others named for the families who donated the land for the school. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
A chance to help write history Jan 16, 2008
After all, public education has been a part of Petersburg for longer than some of the nifty 50 have been states of the union. I began to collect materials, from gracious people who entrusted them to me. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
How to Stop Terrorism? In High School Jan 12, 2008
Jonathan Zimmerman, director of New York University's History of Education Program, encourages the inclusion of homeland security issues in the school's curriculum, but he urges the school to make sure it focuses on teaching national security. "The devil is in the details. Is the school educating or indoctrinating? The job of public schools is not to get people to vote for or against Bush. [Rather] it's to teach kids the tools to evaluate Bush," he says. (ABC News)
School's post-9/11 studies get noticed Dec 11, 2007
Jonathan Zimmerman, a New York University history of education professor, says "the devil lies in whether this is going to be a school for education or indoctrination.". Other educators applaud the school for taking steps to prepare kids for one of the nation's expanding job markets and for connecting what they learn in school to what's happening in the real world. (USA Today)
Crafters donate schoolhouse quilt to NIU Oct 25, 2007
Quilters at the DeKalb County Nursing Home presented Northern Illinois University's Blackwell History of Education Museum with a eKalb County One-Room Schoolhouse Quilt on Oct. 9 ... Story Photos Some of the women who made and donated a one-room schoolhouse quilt to the Blackwell History of Education Museum are (front row, from left) Adella Colby, Lucille French, Alberta Scholl, Rena Becker and Jewel Jennings; and (back row, from left) Marie Madison, Pat Barger, Ruth Mosher, Ruth Williams,... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Full Story... Oct 7, 2007
Recent history of education funding. Before Gov. Jesse Ventura s Big Plan came along in 1999, the state paid for education funding partly with general funds revenue generated via a variety of taxes, such as sales and income and partly with local property taxes. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
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5 million doesn t tell my good friend Ken James and he is a good friend that this school should not be annexed, it will be the biggest mistake in the history of education, Hardin said. Dr. Ken James, Director of the state Department of Education, has recommended that the board annex Bald Knob to another district due to fiscal distress. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Why are we here? Sep 17, 2007
The German university of the 19th century was based on a novel assumption with no precedent in the history of education. This was that universities exist primarily to sponsor research - that their first responsibility is to provide the space, books, and other resources that scholars need to produce new knowledge. (Boston Globe)
Golden rule days Aug 31, 2007
For the month of September the Beatrice 150th Education Committee will present a display at the Beatrice Public Library highlighting the history of education in Beatrice. The exhibit is scheduled to open to the public starting on Saturday and will run until Sept. 23. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
What's in a motto? Jun 29, 2007
"Latin is so associated with the history of education. Grammar schools were started so people could learn Latin grammar.". Mr Taplin says he has been called on to conjure up Latin mottos, including on one occasion an obscene one for a retiring air force officer. (BBC News -- UK)
It's clear who should be first Jun 24, 2007
He looks like the oldest freshman in the history of education. If Oden and Caldwell Jones were in a room together, you would have a hard time telling who was younger. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Do vouchers equal segregation? Jun 4, 2007
Those familiar with the history of segregated schools say current voucher debates bring up painful memories for many, said Marcia Synnott, a University of South Carolina history professor who is an expert on the history of education in the South. An effort to start a voucher program similar to Utah's in South Carolina has also come under criticism, she said. (Deseret News)
- From wealthy donors to crumbling Nigerian classrooms May 1, 2007
If you do history of Islamic studies and history of education, they are the same. And the letters sound the same in both languages. (Guardian Unlimited)
Historian 'carries the torch' for East Stuart Apr 29, 2007
Through photos, records and personal accounts, he shows the history of education in East Stuart, starting with the now-defunct Stuart Training School. He reviews the important role churches played in the community's development. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
Her determination made Conn. history Apr 15, 2007
The second floor features an exhibit on the history of education in Connecticut entitled "A Little More Learning," a phrase taken from Harris's letter of application to the academy. The museum shop has a wide selection of books on civil rights, women's rights, women's history, and Connecticut history, including children's books. (Boston Globe)
Editorial: Another Round Of Education Reform Apr 13, 2007
Yesterday marked another milestone in the history of education in the country. The new educational reform which seeks to equip our youth well enough to meet the challenges of the 21st Century was launched by no less a personality than the President of the Republic. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Growth common among community colleges Mar 25, 2007
While universities have a long history of education around the world, the United States has developed community colleges to provide locally based higher education as an extension of public primary and secondary schools. Nearly 65 percent of students enrolled in higher education in Illinois are at community colleges, noted Allan Saaf, Heartland vice president for instruction. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Call for a break in the state discrimination against private schools Mar 16, 2007
In Ghana our history of education has seen the missionary institutions, the local authority schools and private schools, all coexisting. At the basic level the most expensive but also the most sought after schools are private, giving rise to the general and sometimes erroneous belief that private schools are profit-making business enterprises that need no support. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Harvard Plans to Name First Female President Feb 11, 2007
Harvard;s waited a long time ; since 1636,; said Patricia Albjerg Graham, an emeritus professor of the history of education at Harvard, recalling that when she was a postdoctoral fellow in 1972, she was not allowed to enter the main door of the faculty club or eat in the main dining room. Mary Waters, the acting chairwoman of the Harvard sociology department, said: ;It;s been a lonely place for women, very lonely. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
