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Supporting Science Education One Key to a Prosperous South Africa

YoopyaMay 8, 2013August 18, 20240

As Africa emerges as the latest continent to experience vigorous economic growth, the demand for science and engineering education is clearly obvious. One should not

Madonna auctions painting to raise $7 million for girls’ education

YoopyaMay 8, 2013August 18, 20240

(Reuters) – Madonna sold an abstract painting by French artist Fernand Leger for $7.16 million on Tuesday to raise funds for girls’ education projects in Afghanistan, Pakistan and

Is Massively Open Online Education A Threat Or A Blessing?

YoopyaMay 3, 2013September 2, 20240

In fall 2011, Sebastian Thrun, a research professor at Stanford, and Peter Norvig, the top scientist at Google, teamed up to develop and teach a

At Stanford, Education Secretary speaks on preschool, online ed and diversity

YoopyaMay 3, 2013September 2, 20240

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan spoke to reporters at the Education Writers Association seminar at Stanford; he addressed diversity in classrooms, online education and the

Per-student pre-K spending lowest in decade

YoopyaApr 29, 2013September 5, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — State funding for pre-kindergarten programs had its largest drop ever last year and states are now spending less per child than they

Education budget has universal preschool

YoopyaApr 11, 20130

WASHINGTON, April 10 (UPI) — U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday proposed a 2014 budget for the Education Department he said would ensure 4-year-olds access to high-quality preschool. The

Stanford University raises record-breaking $1bn

YoopyaFeb 21, 20130

Stanford University has become the first US college to raise more than $1bn (£650m) in a year. The California institution ranked first in the 2012 Council

Zimbabwe’s David Coltart: 18% pass rate is progress

YoopyaFeb 8, 20130

Zimbabwe’s education minister has deplored the fact that nearly 82% of students have failed their basic school leavers’ exams, the Ordinary Level. But David Coltart

15 Tips for Talking to Women And Attract Them Like Crazy

YoopyaFeb 4, 20130

Many men are never taught how to talk to women. Because of this many guys go through life without the ability to attract a woman.

Harvard asks dozens of students to leave for cheating

YoopyaFeb 2, 20130

Harvard University has imposed academic sanctions on dozens of students for cheating in a final exam, a dean said in an email to students. “More