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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson embarked on a tour of the National Network of Digital Schools and charter schools in Midland, with a goal of catching up to other states in the creation of charter and cyber charter schools. The governor and his entourage visited
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Violent attacks on teachers, schools, and the use of schools as military bases are disrupting the education of children in Thailand's southern border provinces, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The report documents how ethnic Malay Muslim insurgents and Thai army and paramilitary forces are placing
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Research conducted in Hong Kong has shed light on the professional development (PD) needs of ESL teachers in the region. A cohort of ESL teachers participated in a survey to gauge their experience and attitudes towards PD, revealing that experienced teachers perceive the need for PD from a broader perspective
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Texas Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn have introduced a bill to repeal a provision in the Education Jobs Bill that unfairly targets the state of Texas, denying it over $800 million in federal funding. The provision requires Texas to make a commitment for three years of funding, which
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The Federation of College Teachers' Association, Manipur (FECTAM) has reiterated its demand for the implementation of the 6th UGC pay scale to uplift the standards of higher education in the state. This demand has been ongoing since the 1970s, with the UGC scheme being adopted by colleges and universities
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The government of Maharashtra is considering raising the retirement age of principals in degree colleges from 60 to 62 years to address the shortage of college heads in the city. This decision comes after a meeting between Minister for Higher and Technical Education Rajesh Tope and the Maharashtra State Federation
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A recent study in the United States investigates the extent to which higher education instructors use information from Wikipedia for teaching and research purposes. The research, conducted by investigators at Indiana University, reveals that while instructors frequently utilize online resources, many express concerns about Wikipedia's credibility. The study&
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Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal has made the decision not to apply for nearly $18 million in federal funds intended to cover education funding shortfalls in the state. This decision comes after the Governor met with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, who will instead distribute the funds to local districts. Freudenthal
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Researchers have found a significant link between collective efficacy (TCE) and job satisfaction among teachers in diverse settings, including Canada, South Korea, and the United States. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Education, uncovered distinct relationships between job stress, cultural context, and motivation beliefs. For educators, the findings
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Connecticut school districts are preparing to restore educator positions and implement new initiatives after receiving federal funding through the Education Jobs Act. The funding, which will reach districts in September, is designed to retain and add education jobs, including teachers and support staff. With budget constraints looming, local superintendents are
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Educators in the United States are confronted with a critical juncture in multicultural education, where their own emotions play a significant role in shaping their pedagogy. Researchers have highlighted the need to examine the emotional underpinnings that accompany classroom celebrations of diversity and how teachers can engage in more courageous
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The Pittsburgh-based nonprofit ASSET Inc. has been selected to receive a $22.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in Pennsylvania. This grant is part of the Investing in Innovation (i3) program, which received nearly 1,700 entries
