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Gauteng Department of Education Welcomes ConCourt Judgment on School Admission
The Gauteng Department of Education says it welcomes the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court on Thursday, saying it affirms the role of the Head of Department in school admissions. Rivonia Primary School refused to admit a Grade 1 pupil in 2011, citing that they had reached their intake capacity, despite it being less [...]
Saint Kitts And Nevis Rewards Organization of American States for Its Support in Education
The Organization of American States (OAS) was honored recently by the Ministry of Education and Information of Saint Kitts and Nevis with the Award "Partners in Education" for the support the hemispheric organization has been providing to the Caribbean country’s education system over the last three decades. During the celebrations of the 30th Anniversary of [...]
Autistic Children have Lower Sleep Quality Than Their Peers Up to Their Teenage Years
Children with autistic spectrum disorders have poorer sleep quality than their peers right up to their teens, reveals research conducted by an international team including researchers from Bristol. The findings, published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, show total sleep duration is shorter and punctuated by more frequent waking at night and this [...]
Schools in South Africa to Learn Lessons on Democracy
Schools will this week implement a first of its kind program, which will teach learners about democracy, their rights and raise awareness of the forthcoming 2014 National and Provincial Elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on Monday announced their collaboration in hosting South Africa’s Schools Democracy Week program [...]
Celebrities Out to Support the Lupus Foundation of America Walk to End Lupus Now
Celebrities turned out to support the Lupus Foundation of America’s Walk to End Lupus Now™ this weekend in Los Angeles, to raise money towards research and education programs, increase awareness of the devastating autoimmune disease, and rally public support for those who suffer from its brutal impact. Comedian Joy Koy, who was the master of [...]
Sci Bono Discovery Centre Expanded to Host More Exhibitions, Events
Gauteng MEC for Education Barbara Creecy has opened a new building at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg to accommodate the growing collection of interactive maths, science and technology exhibits. The building will expand the center’s facilities that are available as well as the range of science related events, activities and programs on offer for [...]
Oregon Firm, Siberoni Recalls Meat And Poultry Ravioli Products
Siberoni, a Portland, Ore. firm, is recalling an undetermined amount of raw and frozen meat and poultry “pelmeni” (Eastern European-style ravioli products) which were produced without the benefit of inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced. The following products are subject to recall: [Labels (PDF Only)] 1 lb. [...]
President of India Says University has to be a Temple of Learning of Humanism, Tolerance And Balanced Reasoning
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attended the 23rd Annual Convocation of Pondicherry University, Pondicherry on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, the President said we have made ‘Right to Education’ a reality in our country. We have to now stress on ‘Right Education’. A university has to be a temple of learning; of humanism, [...]
North West Youth to Study Medicine in Cuba
About 180 youth from disadvantaged backgrounds in North West have been awarded bursaries to study medicine in Cuba this year. This is a substantial increase from 100 that were recruited in 2012. The recruitment process of 180 students, who depart for Cuba in October, was highly competitive. Candidates according to the provincial department were selected [...]
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