2012年1月12日星期四

Yahoo! News: Education News

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: Education News


Ohioans React to School Violence Statistics (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 05:17 PM PST

ContributorNetwork - Violence has been a growing problem in Ohio public schools since 2008, according to 10TV News. Columbus City Schools District records reviewed during by 10TV News revealed a .25 caliber pistol and 9 mm semiautomatic weapon were confiscated at district schools. The investigation discovered 46 reports of knives or guns found on school grounds during the past three years.

Judge orders removal of school prayer mural (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 03:02 PM PST

Reuters - A federal judge has ordered the immediate removal of a Christian prayer mural displayed in the auditorium of a Rhode Island high school, saying it violated a U.S. constitutional ban on state-sponsored prayer in public schools.

New York mayor offers best teachers $20,000 raise (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 02:58 PM PST

Reuters - New York City teachers rated "highly effective" for two years in a row would get a $20,000-a-year salary increase under a proposal by Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Court orders removal of school prayer mural (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 01:57 PM PST

Reuters - A federal judge has ordered the immediate removal of a Christian prayer mural displayed in the auditorium of a Rhode Island high school, saying it violated a constitutional ban on state-sponsored prayer in public schools.

Bush Proud of Legacy on No Child Left Behind: 'Let's Not Weaken It' (Time.com)

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 10:55 AM PST

Time.com - On the 10th anniversary of No Child Left Behind, the former president spoke with TIME's education columnist about the law's successes and why it's a "convenient punching bag"

Fed court orders RI school to remove prayer mural (AP)

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 07:53 PM PST

AP - A federal judge has ordered the immediate removal of a prayer mural displayed in the auditorium of a Rhode Island public high school.

Apple Announces 'Education' Event for Next Week (Mashable)

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 05:13 AM PST

Mashable - Apple has invited media outlets for a special event on Jan. 19 at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. The invitation mentions an announcement about education. The event begins at 10 a.m. ET.
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