Tag: national
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Why the idea of online ventures ‘democratising education’ is total BS
There’s a revolution in education taking place, many people have told me about the excellent education people can get through online courses, many of them free, some of them from top schools.It’s a disruptive trend. No, it’s not.The top schools won’t be disrupted, even most other schools won’t be affected by free online education.Even if…
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Higher education has changed since GFC
Higher education around the world has changed since the global financial crisis, becoming more crowded, more expensive but more flexible and accessible.
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Education in Asia: A region at risk?
What’s up with the food fights? On May 30, a message, make that missile, consisting of white bread, salami and “a butter-like spread” was launched at former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard—video footage suggests a narrow miss—as she toured Australian schools to promote an education-reform agenda that, in part, proposed more funds for secondary education…
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Tell Me More: Education Special And Twitter Chat
On July 1 and July 2, Tell Me More will host a live radio broadcast and Twitter chat from the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado, focusing on education and learning. Join the national conversation: Share your own thoughts using #NPRAspen.
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Education Board OKs SELPA budget
The Colusa County Board of Education considered dissolving its current relationship with school districts to manage special education programs, but not before approving a SELPA budget that saves the districts about $70,000. The board on Tuesday…
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Ministers of Education celebrate National Aboriginal Day
TORONTO , June 21, 2013 /CNW/ – Provincial and territorial ministers of education join today with Canadians from across the country to celebrate National Aboriginal Day. Official observance of National …
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Education Sec. Duncan visits Middletown
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke of the importance of promoting and investing in early childhood education Thursday during a visit to the YMCA Child Care at the Miami University – Middletown campus.
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Education notes: News from schools near you
Education notes DAKOTA COUNTY — Katerina Wong of Eastview High School in Apple Valley will study Chinese in China thanks to a National