State Board of Education adopts new social studies, history guidelines for Texas classrooms
Texas board adopts new social studies curriculum Texas Board of Education adopts new social studies, history guidelines for primary schools
Texas board adopts new primary school curriculum State Board of Education adopts new social studies, history guidelines for Texas high schools
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BCS head responds to senators on money question CBSE results: Dikshit praises government schools’ effortsNEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit and Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely Friday commended the marked improvement and overall performance of the government schools in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams, terming it a joint effort of the board, hard working teachers and sincere students. Michigan public schools expected to escape cuts in 2010-11 as tax revenue increases
Mich. schools not expected to see cuts in 2010-11 Positive mind is key to success, says CBSE Class 12 topperKANPUR - A positive mind and clear understanding of subjects were the key to performance for Akash Singh, a student from Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district who scored 97.8 percent marks in Class 12 board exams. Ghaziabad girl tops CBSE Class 12 exams in NCRGHAZIABAD - Radhika Gambhir from Ghaziabad topped the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams in the National Capital Region (NCR), securing 97.4 percent marks in the science stream. Texas board to make finishing touches on social studies guidelines, set to vote Friday
Texas board to finish social studies guidelines ‘No fear of losing IIT teachers to foreign varsities’NEW DELHI - Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Friday dispelled fears that allowing foreign universities in the country will result in attrition of teachers from premier institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Marks are not everything, counsels psychiatristNEW DELHI - As students try to cope with exam pressure, experts say parents must make their children realise that marks are not everything in life. CBSE helpline flooded with callsNEW DELHI - The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) helpline was flooded with calls Friday as the board declared the results for its class 12 exams. Delhi University launches e-learning portalNEW DELHI - To supplement classroom teaching and make learning more fun, the Delhi University launched an e-learning portal Friday in which study material of 12 courses was uploaded. CBSE to issue more merit certificates this yearNEW DELHI - More merit certificates for the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 exams will be issued this year even though the overall pass percentage came down by 1.13 percent. The number of merit certificates increased by 60 percent compared to last year. Hard work, dedication has paid off: CBSE class 12 topperCHENNAI - An elated Swati Pursty - one of the two toppers of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams - Friday said that it was because of her consistent hard work and dedication that she was able to perform so well in her exams. Girls outperform boys in CBSE exams in Allahabad regionLUCKNOW - Girls outshone boys in the Class 12 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams in the Allahabad region, which comprises six states - Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa. Gulf students excel in CBSE class 12 examsNEW DELHI - With a a pass percentage of 90.67, students from the Gulf region have outperformed their India counterparts in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams for class 12, the results for which were declared Friday. Three students top CBSE Class 12 exams in Delhi (Lead, superseding earlier story)NEW DELHI - Three Delhi students scored a whopping 97.2 percent and topped the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams in the capital. The results were declared Friday. 14 disabled children get above 90 percent in Class 12NEW DELHI - Fourteen disabled students were among the 199,448 children who secured above 90 percent in the Class 12 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams. Three Delhi students top CBSE Class 12 examsNEW DELHI - Three students from Delhi scored a whopping 97.2 percent and topped the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams. The results were declared Friday. Gulf students outshine in CBSE class 12 examsNEW DELHI - Students from the Gulf region have outperformed their India counterparts recording a pass percentage of 90.67 in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams for class 12, the results for which were declared Friday. Laptops can make students more attentive in classroomsWASHINGTON - Laptops can help students become more engaged, attentive, participatory and learning-oriented in the classroom, says a new study. UC Berkeley plan to test freshmen DNA comes under fire, school says hope is to spur dialogue
UC Berkeley plan to test freshmen DNA criticized Girls outshine boys in Class 12 CBSE exam (Second Lead)NEW DELHI - Girls outperformed boys in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams this year. However, the overall pass percentage saw a 1.13 percent dip. Books at home boost kids’ educational levelsWASHINGTON - Parents who keep books at home encourage their children to acquire higher levels of education, says a 20-year study. Navodaya Vidyalayas surpass others in CBSE Class 12 examsNEW DELHI - The autonomous Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV) have outdone other schools across India with a pass percentage of 95.31 in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams. Fewer cheating cases in Class 12 CBSE exams this yearNEW DELHI - The number of cheating cases in the Central Board of Secondary Education Examination (CBSE) Class 12 exam saw a drop this year compared to last year. Drop in pass percentage in CBSE Class 12 examsNEW DELHI - The overall pass percentage of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 board exams saw a drop of 1.13 percent. The board results were declared Friday in Delhi, Guwahati and Allahabad. Texas adds Obama to social studies guidelines otherwise dominated by conservatives’ changes |