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Appointment of permanent VC for KTU unlikely anytime soon without amending Act – Onmanorama

Hello Thiruvananthapuram: The appointment of a permanent Vice Chancellor for the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, the erstwhile Kerala Technological University (KTU), is slated to be further delayed in the absence of an amendment in the relevant legislation. Or else, the Governor will have to constitute a new search committee for the VC appointment in …

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Joint Statement – 1st Australia-India Annual Summit – Prime Minister of Australia

1. At the invitation of Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Australia the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP paid a State Visit to India from 8 to 11 March 2023. Prime Minister Albanese was accompanied by Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Honourable Don Farrell, Minister for Resources, the Honourable …

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India opens its doors to first foreign universities – Nature.com

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Migration of Kerala youths for higher studies: Govt to constitute panel to find reasons – Mathrubhumi English

ENGLISH MALAYALAM NEWSPAPER E-PaperMore+R Bindu | Photo: MathrubhumiThiruvananthapuram: Minister of Higher Education R Bindu on Wednesday informed the Kerala Assembly that a panel will be constituted to study the reasons behind the rising trend of students going abroad for higher studies. She added that the government had undertaken several measures to attract foreign students to …

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‘Abuse’ of CM’s Disaster Relief Fund: Kerala Lokayukta refers case against Pinarayi & team to three-member bench – Organiser

Sixteen Cabinet Ministers belonging to the first Pinarayi Vijayan Government (2016 – 2021), including the Chief Minister, who participated in the cabinet meetings which took decisions to make the payments to the alleged ineligible hands and the then Chief Secretary are the respondents in the case in connection with the ‘Abuse’ of CM Disaster Relief …

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11 booked for promoting religious enmity during cultural show at school arts fest – Onmanorama

Hello Kozhikode: Eleven persons, including the director of an arts and performance centre, have been booked on the charges of instigating religious rivalry following a controversy over the cultural programme staged during the inauguration of the 61st State Schools Art Festival held in Kozhikode earlier this year.The Perambra-based organisation named Malayalam Theatrical Heritage and Arts …

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Summer holidays begin for Kerala school students as exams get over – Mathrubhumi English

ENGLISH MALAYALAM NEWSPAPER E-PaperMore+Students of Thevally Boys School running in joy after appearing for their final SSLC exam | Photo: Mathrubhumi / CR Gireesh KumarThiruvananthapuram: Class 10 students are all set to enjoy their summer holidays as the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations came to a close on Wednesday. 4,19,554 students appeared for SSLC …

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No laughing matter? Classroom humour treads a fine line – Times Higher Education

Resources foracademics and university staffEverything you need for each stepof your study abroad journeyHumour can be a double-edged sword when it comes to engaging women in science, US research suggests.A study by Arizona State University has found that academics’ jokes help alleviate feelings of alienation in science classes – feelings that disproportionately affect female students.But the …

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UTSA String Project celebrates 20 years of music education for … – UTSA

String Project director Majah Acton ’17 (left) and music education professor Kristen Pellegrino hold the award for the 2023 Most Outstanding NSPC String Project of the Year at the National ASTA Conference. APRIL 4, 2023 — For the past 20 years, the UTSA String Project has been introducing young children to the world of music …

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The photo tradition at Christian funerals in Kerala – BBC

"We start clicking photos from the moment the body is taken from the mortuary to the person's home."Bittu, who goes by only one name, has been running his photo studio in the southern Indian state of Kerala for nearly 20 years.His work is dedicated to capturing significant events in a person's life – from baptisms, …

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Kerala minister denies AAP legislator's claim of officials visiting Kalkaji school to replicate 'Delhi… – Moneycontrol

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This Is Not a Joke: The Cost of Being Humorless – Stanford Graduate School of Business

Humor has tremendous benefits for physical health, mental well-being, and your bottom line.January 28, 2021Remarkable and effective leaders harness humor to enhance their power — while earning the trust of those they lead.| Illustration by Michelle RialJudd Apatow told me that the Best Picture Oscar nominations irked him, because they’re all dramas, and all dramas …

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Lost Faith in Higher Education | Just Visiting – Inside Higher Ed

John Warner is the author of Why They Can’t Write: Killing the Five-Paragraph Essay and Other Necessities and The Writer’s Practice: Building Confidence in Your Nonfiction Writing.Either education fulfills a promise or it doesn’t. Right now, it doesn’t. We shouldn’t be surprised that faith has been lost.According to a Wall Street Journal–NORC poll recently covered here …

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Farm Babe: 16 of the best farm jokes on the internet – AGDAILY

Farm Babe’s Columns FFA News & Features Ag Insider Peterson Farm Bros. Tractors & gear AGDAILYTV Farms Farm Show 2020 Features LifestyleBy Michelle Miller, Farm Babehttp://www.thefarmbabe.com Published: June 12, 2018Everyone loves a good joke. Whether they’re longer jokes or short ones, they can be fun for all ages. Here is a collection of some of …

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Kensington Family Makes Neighbors Smile with Daily 'Bad Dad Jokes' – Montgomery Community Media

Local NewsNeighbors get a laugh walking past the Schruben home in Kensington. Tom Schruben began posting daily “bad dad jokes” outside his home to lift his spirits during the COVID-19 Stay at Home order, with the help of his wife, Ann, and 11-year-old daughter, Darcy. Now, cars slow down to get a look and people email …

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Early Childhood Education in Santa Monica: Early Childhood … – santamonica.gov

April 3, 2023 9:05 AM by Ivy Chang The first years of life are the best time to ensure a strong future for all Santa Monica children. Early education advances equity and is essential for thriving families and communities. Whether children begin care as infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, Santa Monica is home to a wide …

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Cracking jokes: four rules for humour – The Conversation Indonesia

Associate Tutor (Philosophy), University of Sussex Alan Roberts is the author of The Philosophy of Humour, published by Palgrave in Spring 2019. (https://www.palgrave.com/gb/book/9783030143817)University of Sussex provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK.View all partnersHumour is a funny thing. Everyone knows what humour is but no-one knows exactly how it works. This is the …

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Lori Loughlin Jokes About Paying for Olivia Jade’s Education in Resurfaced Video Amid College Bribe Scandal – Entertainment Tonight

Back in 2017, Lori Loughlin appeared on her daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli’s YouTube channel, and playfully joked about paying for the vlogger’s education. In a video titled “Teaching My Mom Slang Terms of 2017,” the then-17-year-old introduces the Full House alum to Jake Paul’s single “It’s Everyday Bro,” which features the infamous line, “England is my …

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In Gujarat, Australian PM says Indian degrees now valid Down Under – The Indian Express

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday announced an ‘Australia-India education qualification recognition mechanism’ while making it official that Deakin University is the ‘first overseas university approved to establish its branch campus in India ever’.On the first day of his two-day tour of Gujarat, Albanese also announced a new ‘Maitri’ scholarship for Indian students to …

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U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Resolves … – US Department of Education

U.S. Department of EducationThe U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on Monday resolved investigation of a complaint regarding the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College’s failure to respond to antisemitic harassment.OCR identified concerns over the university’s response to complaints it received of antisemitic harassment. First, the university’s Affirmative Action and Equal …

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Dad Jokes Just Might Be an Evolutionary Advantage | James Walpole – Foundation for Economic Education

“What time did the man go to the dentist? Tooth hurt-y.”Cringe.As far as I can tell, the Dad joke (the near cousin of the pun – for more examples, try this Buzzfeed article) has existed since time immemorial. But if natural selection has anything to do with the heritability of traits, you would think dad …

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Munshi '23: In pursuit of knowledge and God at Brown – The Brown Daily Herald

In the Islamic tradition, we have a famous saying from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: “Islam began as something strange, and it will return to being something strange, so give glad tidings to the strangers.”Many Muslims, even if we are hesitant to say so, feel strange at Brown. Our religion is strange to the average person …

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14 April Fools' Pranks Your Students Will Totally Fall For – WeAreTeachers

Ideas, Inspiration, and Giveaways for Teachers We Are TeachersIdeas, Inspiration, and Giveaways for Teachers We Are TeachersIdeas, Inspiration, and Giveaways for TeachersApril 1st falls on a Saturday this year, but who says you can’t observe the holiday early? After enriching minds and making a difference in the lives of young people, my next favorite thing …

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First Kerala School Education Congress kicks off on Saturday – The Hindu

To enjoy additional benefitsCONNECT WITH US March 31, 2023 08:55 pm | Updated 08:55 pm IST – Thiruvananthapuram COMMents SHARE READ LATER Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the first-ever Kerala School Education Congress at the Kerala Arts and Crafts Village, Vellar, Kovalam, on Saturday morning. Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty will preside over …

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'I'm always subjected to atrocious Irish accents and jokes about drinking' – The Guardian

Meet Cal, a student from Ireland, the home of around 3% of all international students at UK universities Read more stories from our ‘Meet the global student’ series Read more stories from our global student hubCal McLoughlin, 20, is a student in media practice at the University of Sussex and president of the Irish society. …

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SEC to Highlight Free Investor Education Resources During … – SEC.gov

Company Filings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2023-71 Washington D.C., April 3, 2023 — The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) today announced that its theme for April’s National Financial Capability Month is, “Investing for everyone.” All month long, SEC leadership and staff will promote the free tools and resources available on …

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Amid the culture wars, a red-blue divide is emerging in college – The Washington Post

Sign inFlorida’s public universities, unlike most others, require an SAT or ACT score for freshman admission. Republicans in the Sunshine State are seeking to purge diversity and equity programs from those schools, weaken tenure protections for professors and limit the teaching of concepts such as “critical race theory” and “radical gender theory.”By contrast, California’s public …

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Minimum enrollment age in schools to remain five in Kerala, says education minister Sivankutty – Mathrubhumi English

ENGLISH MALAYALAM NEWSPAPER E-PaperMore+V Sivankutty | Photo: MP UnnikrishnanThiruvananthapuram: Kerala general education minister V Sivankutty said the minimum age for admission to class one would remain five years in the state.For decades, we have followed a general convention to admit students to first grade when they turn five. Enrollment age can be increased only by …

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Kerala bids tearful adieu to Innocent, the king of humour – The Hindu

To enjoy additional benefitsCONNECT WITH US March 28, 2023 02:11 pm | Updated 02:29 pm IST – Thrissur COMMents SHARE READ LATER File picture of Malayalam actor and former Lok Sabha MP Innocent, who died on March 26 and was laid to rest today | Photo Credit: ANI The body of actor Innocent, who entertained …

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Joseph Stalin: Death, Quotes & Facts – HISTORY – History

By: History.com EditorsUpdated: October 4, 2022 | Original: November 12, 2009Joseph Stalin was the dictator of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from 1929 to 1953. Under Stalin, the Soviet Union was transformed from a peasant society into an industrial and military superpower. However, he ruled by terror, and millions of his own citizens …

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UK May Partner With Kerala In Higher Education Sector: Pinarayi Vijayan – NDTV

Mr Vijayan said UK has shown interest in the Graphene Centre and the Incubation Centre of Kerala. (File)The United Kingdom has evinced interest to work with the Kerala government in the higher education sector among others, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.Pinarayi Vijayan called on British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandru Iyer, here and discussed …

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Trans women want ‘trans-friendly’ Kerala to focus on basics: Healthcare, housing & jobs – The News Minute

More than seven years after Kerala created history as the first Indian state to unveil a transgender policy, why is a trans woman with a postgraduate degree and teacher training still forced to work as a sex worker?This article is the second in TNM’s ‘Access Denied’ series, which dives into the issues and needs of …

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President hails Kerala's achievement in women empowerment – Mathrubhumi English

ENGLISH MALAYALAM NEWSPAPER E-PaperMore+Droupadi Murmu | AFPThiruvananthapuram: Visiting Kerala for the first time as President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Friday hailed the progress made by the southern state in empowerment of women and poor, saying it has reflected in the state's better performance on several Human Development indices.She said the sex-ratio in Kerala is …

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Raj Bhavan writes to Kerala government on successor for KTU V-C in-charge Ciza Thomas – The Hindu

To enjoy additional benefitsCONNECT WITH US March 28, 2023 09:16 pm | Updated 09:16 pm IST – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM COMMents SHARE READ LATER Kerala Raj Bhavan wrote to the Higher Education department on Tuesday seeking clarification regarding the prospective candidates who could officiate as Vice Chancellor (V-C) in-charge of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) in …

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First Kerala School Education Congress from Saturday – The Hindu

To enjoy additional benefitsCONNECT WITH US March 28, 2023 07:42 pm | Updated 07:42 pm IST – Thiruvananthapuram COMMents SHARE READ LATER Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the first-ever Kerala School Education Congress on April 1.Organised by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), the three-day conference, to be held at the …

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Researchers decipher two pages of Anne Frank's diary featuring … – DutchNews.nl

Showing the new pages at Tuesday’s press conference. Photo: AP Photo/Peter Dejong via HHTwo pages of Anne Frank’s wartime diary, which had been covered up with sticky paper, have been made legible for the first time using image processing technology.Anne was known to have re-read her diary entries and crossed out words and phrases, but …

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Kerala govt told to extend distribution of food grain scheme to special schools – The New Indian Express

The Commissioner pointed out that hostels of special schools do not function during the summer vacation.  Published: 25th March 2023 06:43 AM  |   Last Updated: 25th March 2023 06:43 AM   |  A+A A- Chief Minister Pinarayi VijayanTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM:  The State Commissionerate for Persons with Disabilities has asked the government to extend the food grain distribution during summer vacation announced for …

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April Fools' Day: Origins, Meaning & Hoaxes – History

By: History.com EditorsUpdated: March 28, 2023 | Original: March 30, 2017April Fools’ Day—occurring on April 1 each year—has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins remain a mystery. April Fools’ Day traditions include playing hoaxes or practical jokes on others, often yelling “April Fools!” at the end to clue in …

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Give parents this simple solution to take back their rights in education – Fox News

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Fun, education mix at Community Spelling Bee – The Coastland … – The Coastland Times

Published 9:51 am Monday, April 3, 2023 By Staff Reports Delta Zeta member Barbara Hardy presents Dare Education Foundation team members Barbara Davidson, Jessica Loose, Sherry Thorp and Susan Rhew with the Spelling Bee trophy. Courtesy Delta Zeta ChapterThe Spirit Award went to North Carolina Retired School Personnel members Barbara White, Carol Sparks, Francine Kennedy …

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Free Air Purifiers for Early Childhood Education Centers and … – Philadelphia Water Department

One silver lining of the pandemic has been increased attention on improving our indoor air. That’s particularly important in schools and early childhood education settings. COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses like flu and RSV are spread through the air, so air purifiers can help our children stay healthier in school, instead of being at home …

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Amanda Parker Earns College of Education and Human Services … – Valdosta State University

April 3, 2023 23-36Jessica Pope Communications and Media Relations CoordinatorAmanda Fields Parker of Hahira, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2023 President’s Award for Academic Excellence for the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of …

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Prevention Education Network – Ithaca College

The Prevention Education Network (PEN) is a committee dedicated to educating and spreading awareness surrounding interpersonal and gender-based violence.Through empowerment and educational programming, our goal is to create a safe space with the help of committed staff, faculty, and students to prevent violence from occurring on our campus and in our community.PEN’s mission is to …

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'Developing Scholars – Race, Politics, and the Pursuit of Higher … – University of Rhode Island

URI to welcome author Domingo Morel ’98 for conversation about Talent Development and programs like it KINGSTON, R.I. – April 3, 2023 – The University of Rhode Island will welcome alumni author Domingo Morel ’98 to campus on Thursday, April 6, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event will take place in the Multicultural Student Services …

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New Mexico's Middle College High School Selects Discovery … – Discovery Education

Charlotte, NC (Monday, April 3, 2023)—New Mexico’s Middle College High School, a public charter school within Gallup-McKinley County Public School District, today announced it has selected Discovery Education’s innovative digital resources to support student science explorations. In this new collaboration, Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives will help students in the school’s high school physics class more …

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It's halfway through session. What have Florida lawmakers done to … – Tampa Bay Times

The big story: Florida’s legislative session hit the halfway point, and lawmakers have made significant headway in achieving an education agenda that reduces the strength of local school boards.They’ve fast-tracked efforts to shorten board member term limits, return their elections to partisan races and ease the residency restrictions for candidates.Beyond that, they’ve also taken steps …

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Academics Are Too Scared to Laugh – The Chronicle of Higher Education

In the beginning there was Kingsley Amis. Stranded in Swansea after World War II, employed as a lecturer at the University of Wales — a gig he feared he’d never escape — Amis vented his anti-academic spleen in Lucky Jim, an overnight sensation that vaulted him to the vanguard of British fiction. Jim, his protagonist, …

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Austin ISD struggles to evaluate kids for special education services. The state is stepping in. – KUT

Lee esta historia en españolState education officials want to appoint a management team to help Austin ISD address “systemic issues” when it comes to serving students with disabilities. In a report released Friday, the Texas Education Agency said AISD has repeatedly failed to provide services required by state and federal law. One of the most …

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50 of Milton Jones's most ingenious jokes and one-liners – inews

Milton Jones is one of Britain’s leading exponents of zany one-liners and quick-thinking quips.The comedian, who has become a familiar face on TV and embarks on a UK tour in February, can – just like Tim Vine – bring a room to tears of laughter with just a sentence or two.“If you’re being chased by a police …

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Is Holocaust Education Making Anti-Semitism Worse? – The Atlantic

Read our latest coverage of Donald Trump’s indictment.Using dead Jews as symbols isn’t helping living ones.This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here.      When the 40-something reader in the kippah at …

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The joke's on him | ASU News – ASU News Now

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of profiles for spring 2016 commencement. See the rest here.If the Marx brothers were alive today — and if they met Arizona State University’s Michael Longfellow — they might consider adding another “brother” to the act. ASU English major Michael Longfellow does stand-up, sitting down, at Valley Bar’s "Literally …

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Why language learners don't have to miss the punchline – The Guardian

Heard the one about the grass mud horse? The alpaca-like animal doesn’t look immediately hilarious. Cute, but not exactly a rib tickler. So why does the cuddly critter have the Chinese in stitches? The secret lies in how the “cao ni ma’s” name is pronounced. Say it one way in Mandarin and it’s a harmless …

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Education bills sure to spark controversy on reading, financial literacy and pronouns – NOLA.com

Teacher pay raises, requiring third graders with reading problems to repeat the grade and mandating that high school students pass a course in financial literacy are among the key education topics for the 2023 regular legislative session.Teacher pay raises, requiring third graders with reading problems to repeat the grade and mandating that high school students …

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Governor backs down, wants Govt to name VC of Kerala Tech varsity – Onmanorama

Hello Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Government, not the Governor, will have the say in appointing the Vice Chancellor of the Kerala Technological University (KTU).Following a High Court verdict, the Governor has asked the government in writing who should be given the responsibility when Dr Ciza Thomas retires as the VC of KTU on March 31. Thus, …

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Kerala government reintroduces grace marks for Class 10, 12 students – The Hindu

To enjoy additional benefitsCONNECT WITH US March 25, 2023 08:02 pm | Updated 08:03 pm IST – ALAPPUZHA COMMents SHARE READ LATER Grace marks will be given to SSLC and Plus Two higher secondary students, based on their participation in various activities, from this year, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has said.He was inaugurating …

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SNG varsity embarks on mission to make Kerala a ‘total graduate state’ – The New Indian Express

As per the budget, the university will also earmark Rs 10.5 crore towards various projects to make the state achieve total digital literacy. Published: 24th March 2023 12:31 PM  |   Last Updated: 24th March 2023 12:31 PM   |  A+A A- Sree Narayana Guru Open UniversityTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM:  The Sree Narayana Guru Open University has undertaken the ambitious task of making Kerala …

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Academic freedom is the focus of a Sarasota higher education summit – WUSF Public Media

A bill making its way through the Florida Legislature would bring significant changes to the state’s public colleges and universities and opponents say the measure poses a threat to academic freedom.The proposal — known as HB 999 — would, among other things, place restrictions on what ideas faculty and students can talk about on campus.It …

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Education Department faces calls to rescind outsourcing guidance – Inside Higher Ed

The department’s guidance expanding the definition of third-party servicers has already been delayed until September because of initial pushback from the higher education industry.Higher education associations, study abroad organizations, colleges and universities, and others are calling on the Department of Education to rescind guidance issued earlier this year that would expand the definition of outside …

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Reflections from the most influential rabbi in modern history for Education and Sharing Day – Alaska's News Source

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – In the spirit of National Education and Sharing Day, the Alaska Jewish Campus in Anchorage is encouraging people to teach ethics, morals and lessons on charity to youth across Alaska. For more than 40 years, presidents, congress, state and local governments, including many in Alaska, have honored the birthday of Rebbe …

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‘It is a joke’: Delhi govt tears into Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget – The Indian Express

Calling the Union Budget 2023-24 a “jumla budget”, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Wednesday said it will “drown the country in more debt”. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said “stepmotherly” treatment had been meted out to Delhi in the Union Budget “yet again”. “The people of Delhi paid Rs 1.75 lakh crore in income tax …

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UK expresses interest to partner with Kerala in higher education sector – Mathrubhumi English

ENGLISH MALAYALAM NEWSPAPER E-PaperMore+Pinarayi Vijayan | Photo: PTIThiruvananthapuram: The United Kingdom has evinced interest to work with the Kerala government in the higher education sector among others, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.Vijayan called on British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandru Iyer, here and discussed the potential in state's collaboration with the United Kingdom in …

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Texas Education Agency moves to appoint conservators for Austin ISD – The Texas Tribune

The TEA recommended the move, citing the district’s failures serving special education students. The announcement comes two weeks after the agency appointed a board of managers to oversee Houston ISD. by Brian Lopez March 31, 2023 Updated: 8 PM Central Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to …

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More Questions and Answers and a Fact Sheet for Prison Education … – FSA Partner Connect

The Office of Postsecondary Education has a website with Questions and Answers (Q&As) about the Affordability and Student Loans final regulations published Oct. 28, 2022.We have posted more Q&As to the Prison Education Programs portion of this website: Landing Page: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/policy.html Direct Link to the Q&As: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2009/pep-q-and-a.html We also have posted a Fact Sheet for …

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Teacher strikes: 'It's a joke to say we're letting pupils down' – TES

ShareTeacher strikes: ‘It’s a joke to say we’re letting pupils down’The NEU held the first of seven planned strike days today in a dispute over pay.After a day that saw between 40,000 and 50,000 people join marches in London, Tes rounds up how the day looked on the ground.The teachers who took part in strike action …

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58 Valentine's Day Jokes To Share With Your Students – WeAreTeachers

Ideas, Inspiration, and Giveaways for Teachers We Are TeachersIdeas, Inspiration, and Giveaways for Teachers We Are TeachersIdeas, Inspiration, and Giveaways for TeachersSpread the love and laughter this Valentine’s Day!It’s almost February 14, which means this is the perfect time to gather up some corny Valentine’s Day jokes! We’ve put together this list that is perfect …

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Jewish Jokes for Kids – Kveller – Kveller.com

Booksvia Getty Images“Don’t smile until Christmas — er, I mean Hanukkah.”That was the advice I kept getting from veteran teachers when I first entered the education field a little more than a decade ago. I laughed every time I heard it, partly from surprise and partly from imagining myself maintaining a strict expression on my …

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Cameroon: Release of students sentenced for 10 years for sharing … – Amnesty International

Which language would you like to use this site in?Following the release of three Cameroonian students sentenced in 2016 to 10 years in jail for sharing a sarcastic text message that referenced Boko Haram, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International’s West and Central Africa Director, said:“The release of Fomusoh Ivo Feh, Afuh Nivelle Nfor, and Azah Levis …

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I'm sorry for 'uncouth' jokes I may have made – Magoha – The Star Kenya

Simply register at no cost. Questions or problems? Email [email protected] or call 0711 046 000. • The CS is known for being brass and stern in his pronouncements and one not known to back down on his stance when issuing directives.• Some of his actions have, however, come off a bit too forceful and rubbed some individuals …

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Cooking, No Sexist Jokes: Twitter User Shares 'Bare Minimum' Men Can Do in Relationships – News18

By: Buzz StaffNews18.comLast Updated: July 24, 2022, 11:29 ISTNew Delhi, IndiaTwitter thread talks about the 'bare minimum' things that men can do. (Image: Shutterstock)It is often wrongly perceived that it is very difficult to make a woman happy. However, in reality, a woman has the same requirements as anyone else in a healthy relationship. In …

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What to know about lawmakers' proposed changes to K-12 Florida education – Tampa Bay Times

TALLAHASSEE — It is no secret that Florida lawmakers have long tried to overhaul the way local school districts operate.But as schools increasingly become a battleground in American politics and Gov. Ron DeSantis eyes a potential presidential bid, an emboldened Republican supermajority in the Legislature is renewing efforts to make changes to the state’s K-12 …

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A Proclamation on Education And Sharing Day, USA, 2023 – The White House

The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500     On Education and Sharing Day, we honor the memory of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who devoted his life to outreach and teaching — building bridges, challenging us to grow, and championing tolerance and learning.     Forced to flee Nazi-occupied Europe during …

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Survey: 1 In 8 Florida Incoming Freshmen Plan To Flee DeSantis’s Education Policies – Forbes

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JULY 22: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the Turning Point USA Student … [+] Action Summit held at the Tampa Convention Center on July 22, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. The event features student activism and leadership training, and a chance to participate in a series of networking events with political leaders. …

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Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education on Transgender Day of … – US Department of Education

U.S. Department of EducationToday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Visibility:“On Transgender Day of Visibility and every day, we must show transgender students that we see them and that we support them. We know many transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students face challenges that can impact their mental …

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Ed. Minister visits family of deceased schoolchildren in Shuafat – The Jerusalem Post

Education Minister Yoav Kisch (Likud) paid a condolence visit on Monday to the family of the schoolchildren killed in a car crash in Shuafat on Thursday, according to a press statement from the Education Ministry. This is the first instance of an Israeli education minister making such a visit.  The children, aged three, four and …

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Responding to a Colleague Who Makes a Racist Comment (Opinion) – Education Week

In this EdWeek blog, an experiment in knowledge-gathering, Ferlazzo will address readers’ questions on classroom management, ELL instruction, lesson planning, and other issues facing teachers. Send your questions to [email protected]. Read more from this blog.(This is the second post in a three-part series. You can see Part One here.)The new question-of-the-week is:How should teachers respond …

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Here are 5 ways I use my English major in my everyday life – Business Insider

Jump toLong before I ever set foot in my undergraduate university, I knew I would be an English major. It was the inescapable conclusion to a childhood of devouring books and writing stories.And while my parents were supportive of my choice in college major, in recent years studying English has endured its fair share of …

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Kerala University Budget focusses on attaining global standards in education – The Hindu

To enjoy additional benefitsCONNECT WITH US March 30, 2023 09:10 pm | Updated 09:10 pm IST – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM COMMents SHARE READ LATER The University of Kerala has set a lofty goal of attaining global standards through various reforms such as fostering industry linkages and ensuring the optimal utilisation of translational research centres and laboratories in …

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110 of the funniest ever jokes and best one-liners – inews

Here are 110 of the best jokes and one-liners of all time, compiled from our own selection of round-ups, and taken from the mouths of comedy legends past and present.“Crime in multi-storey car parks. That is wrong on so many different levels.” – Tim Vine“Do you know what I love most about baseball? The pine …

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Spain's top court exonerates woman who tweeted jokes about … – EURACTIV

EURACTIV with efe-epa 02-03-2018 Cassandra Vera during her trial at Spain’s national court in Madrid, Spain, on 22 March 2017. [EFE-EPA FILE/BALLESTEROS/POOL]Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Spain’s supreme court exonerated on Thursday (1 March) a young woman sentenced in 2017 to a year in prison and seven years of complete disqualification for tweeting …

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Kerala will continue to stick to 5 years as Class 1 admission age: Minister Sivankutty – The Indian Express

Days after the Union Education Ministry directed all states and Union Territories to admit students to Class 1 only at the age of six, the Kerala Government on Wednesday reiterated that it would continue the practice of admitting students to the class at the age of 5.General Education Minister V Sivankutty told reporters that the …

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Why not a “Harvard of the South?: The hierarchy of higher education – Tallahassee Democrat

Higher education is generally considered “the great equalizer” while academic excellence (as well acceptance rates and fees) is highly unequal. At the pinnacle of this hierarchy are the Ivy League schools (e.g., Harvard, Yale, Princeton).  These universities graduate “elites” who disproportionately own and run some of our most profitable corporations and fill the most influential government …

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Sweets & Sounds Shares The Knowledge – Arts Council of Greater New Haven

View More Articles Lucy Gellman | March 27th, 2023 Black-owned businesses  |  Culture & Community  |  Dixwell  |  NXTHVN  |  Arts & Culture  |  Arts & Anti-racism The “Boss Up” Panelists. From left to right:  Onyeka Obiocha, Renee Loren, Petah “Jay” Johnson, Leonard Brown, Mercy Quaye and Joshua Jenkins. Lucy Gellman Photos.Keep asking questions. Find …

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Notice of the Draft 2024–25 Federal Student Aid Application … – FSA Partner Connect

Draft versions of the proposed 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and the FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly known as the Student Aid Report) are available for public comment. These forms are used by individuals applying for federal student aid. Only comments regarding the FAFSA form and related forms should be submitted during …

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Public Health assistant professor recognized nationally for … – School of Public Health

Heather Henderson, EdD, assistant professor of Health Policy, Management & Leadership and Director of Accreditation, Planning & Evaluation for the West Virginia University School of Public Health, has been named the 2022 recipient of the Ann E. Nolte Writing Award by the Foundation for the Advancement of Health Education's (FAHE). This award recognizes authors or organizations that make a significant …

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71 English junior teachers staring at imminent termination in Kerala – Onmanorama

Hello Thiruvananthapuram: As many as 71 Higher Secondary English junior teachers in Kerala are all set to lose their jobs by March 31 following staff fixation. However, the state’s Education Department has initiated procedures to protect these employees.Even though the final decision on the matter rests with the state Cabinet, the issue is unlikely to …

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READY, FIRE, AIM: Dangerous Jokes – Pagosa Daily Post News … – Pagosa Daily Post

I occasionally come across stuff on the internet that makes me laugh.Not often. Or should I say, not often enough?Some people seem to take life too seriously. Like maybe the writers at Politico.  Rachel Kleinfeld, for example, writing about ‘sharp-edged humor’…Jokes are actually far more likely to normalize prejudice than an overtly prejudiced argument, because …

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Afghanistan: Girls' education activist arrested by Taliban – BBC

A prominent Afghan campaigner for female education has been arrested by the Taliban, even as teenage girls and women remain barred from classrooms.Matiullah Wesa, 30, had often received threats – he has spent years travelling across Afghanistan trying to improve access to education for all children. The Taliban did not say why Mr Wesa is …

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Uorfi Javed shares photo with Javed Akhtar, jokes she finally met her ‘grandfather’: ‘He is a legend’ – The Indian Express

Social media sensation Uorfi Javed on Sunday shared a photo with Javed Akhtar, and joked that she’s finally met her grandfather. For the unversed, given her surname, it was rumoured that she is related to the lyricist-writer, however, she had denied the same in earlier interviews.Calling him a ‘legend’ and how she is in ‘awe’ …

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Amitabh Bachchan’s apology over ‘horrible error’ attracts sarcasm, jokes by netizens – The Indian Express

Bollywood’s ‘Big B’ had to brace an army of trolls taking jibes at him over a ‘horrible error’ he made while posting to Twitter. Actor Amitabh Bachchan recently took to Twitter to apologize for mislabeling the ‘T numbers’ on his posts.“T 4515 – A HORRIBLE ERROR ! all my T numbers have gone wrong right from …

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PG, PhD admissions at Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies – Mathrubhumi English

ENGLISH MALAYALAM NEWSPAPER E-PaperMore+Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies | Photo: kufos.ac.inKerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Panangad P.O., Kochi, Kerala, has invited applications for admission to the PG/ Ph.D programmes offered by it for the academic year 2023-24. Programmes offered: M.F.Sc Programmes: Aquaculture, Aquatic Animal Health Management, Aquatic Environment Management, Fish …

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U.S. Department of Education Issues Dear Colleague Letter Calling … – US Department of Education

U.S. Department of EducationToday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona wrote to Governors, Chief State School Officers, and School District and School Leaders and urged them to end corporal punishment in schools—the practice of paddling, spanking, or otherwise imposing physical punishmenton students. This letter reinforces the Department of Education’s (Department’s) position that corporal punishment in schools should be replaced …

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