“…I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts…” - U.S. President Barak Obama in Cairo, June 4, 2009 “Palestine is not just an Arabic and Islamic question: it is important to many different and …
Original Article: Introducing Palestine in US High Schools - [...]
Schenectady’s first Culinary Boot Camp offers foodies professional training and exquisite dining at one of the nation’s top culinary schools at a fraction the cost of similar courses. Schenectady, NY, November 24, 2009—Schenectady County Community …
Original Article: Announcing Schenectady’s First Ever Culinary Boot Camp! - PR Inside
All Mark Welter wants to do is give away his money. For more than a year, the retired history teacher has been contacting school and college offices, offering to create $250 to $500 “World Citizen Awards” for students. He’s having a hard time …
Original Article: He just can’t give it away - Minneapolis Star Tribune
ROCKFORD — During her first year as Boone County state’s attorney, Michelle Courier extended her office hours, added a victim advocate position, brought fine collection back in-house, sued 30 alleged gang members and brought criminal charges …
Original Article: Boone state’s attorney: ‘We’ve made strides’ - Rockford Register-Star
Seven in 10 graduates of the former Polk Community College will receive associate in arts degrees, which reflect their mastery of courses matching those taught in state universities. Those course credits can be transferred to state universities …
Original Article: Polk State College Set To Graduate 500 - The Ledger
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U.S. Cool to Surge in Afghanistan's Own ForceWall Street JournalWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has soured on a call from its top commander to double the size of the Afghan police and army, reflecting the White House's continued skepticism about the Afghan …Obama's Speech on Afghanistan to Envision ExitNew York TimesObama Plan Must Help [...]
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Man sought in deadly ambush had prison sentence commutedCNNLakewood, Washington (CNN) — The person of interest in the gunning down of four police officers in a community outside Tacoma had his 95-year prison sentence commuted by then-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, authorities said late Sunday. …Four police officers fatally shot near SeattleLos Angeles TimesPolice seek ex-con [...]
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Conservative Rancher Leads Post-Coup Honduran VoteNew York TimesBy AP TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Conservative rancher Porfirio Lobo was headed for victory Sunday in presidential elections that many Hondurans hope will end a crippling crisis and others fear will whitewash the overthrow of a leftist leader in a …Right-wing rancher Porfirio Lobo wins Honduras electionTimes [...]
CALDWELL – Mountainside Hospital, Montclair, and Caldwell College have announced a partnership agreement to create a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) degree program.
Original Article: Caldwell College and Mountainside Hospital partner (The Progress)
College is not just for those straight out of high school, nor is it simply for those interested in obtaining a degree.
Original Article: Not your average college education (The Port Lavaca Wave)
A decade ago, Duane Durrett remembers an article in the Wise County Messenger that quoted a person saying Weatherford College wasn’t meeting his needs. The college held only a few local classes then, which met at Decatur High School.
Original Article: New dean ready to lead college campus (Wise County Messenger)
The Chippewa Falls Senior High School Science Department is pleased to announce its Science Students of the Month for September and October. Sophomore Jasper Arneberg, the son of Beth and Tom Arneberg, was nominated by his Pre-AP chemistry teacher …
Original Article: Ten Chi-Hi students honored for science excellence - Chippewa Herald
“I HAVE heard rumors of visitors who were disappointed,” J. B. Priestley once said of the Grand Canyon. “The same people will be disappointed at the Day of Judgment.” I have to confess I was disappointed on my first visit to the canyon more than a …
Original Article: Walking Into the Earth’s Heart: The Grand [...]
( EMAILWIRE.COM , November 28, 2009 ) New York, NY - Will other states emulate policies of the 7 States to increase college-completion rate up to 60% from a low of 39%? The Lumina Foundation for Education recently announced that they have set aside …
Original Article: Lumina Makes Grants to 7 States to Raise Productivity [...]
ETHETE, Wyo. (AP) - The gym is adorned with championship banners, expectations are high, and the players gasp and burn their way through sprints during the first days of basketball practice at Wyoming Indian High School. The afternoon is growing late …
Original Article: In Wyoming, basketball drives reservation’s pride - WBOC