Education commissioner says reading test results are a starting point
Nebraska Education Commissioner Roger Breed said the first-ever statewide grade-level reading test results should be a starting point for schools, parents and state officials to discuss how to raise reading scores.
Englewood Education Foundation awards 18 scholarships
The Englewood Education Foundation continued its tradition of helping students continue their education as it presented scholarships to 18 local high school graduates.
Education groups cry foul over letter
World-Herald News Service LINCOLN - The Omaha Public Schools superintendent and at least one state senator are crying foul after Gov. Dave Heineman asked the state's major education groups to support repeal of the federal health-care reforms or face possible cuts in state funding.
Pearson Education conducts a Workshop on New Ways of Teaching Grammar
Pearson Education, the global leader in educational publishing, conducted a workshop today on “New ways of looking at and Teaching Grammar” by an international training consultant Richard Cooper. The event was graced by the presence of school principals and English language faculties.
Education notebook
Rabobank and the ABA Education Foundation are offering students a chance to win some cash for their creativity. The bank is launching a video contest for teenagers ages 13 to 16.
Legacy Education Acquires High Desert Medical College, Inc. As Part Of Its Growing Family Of Career Training Schools
Career educational institution Legacy Education welcomed the newest member of its family of career training schools, High Desert Medical College, Inc. The medical training school prepares aspiring medical professionals for careers that include ultrasound technician, massage therapist, medical assistant and full and part time vocational nurse. "From our first conversation, we were impressed with ...
World News In Brief
World Cup mixed's team results
World Cup mixed's team results from Croatia on Saturday. 1. Americas 219 2. Europe 210 3. Africa 148 4. Asia-Pacific 134
World champions Springboks lose their lustre
A year out from defending their World Cup crown, South Africa looked in disarray when they completed a dismal Tri Nations campaign with a 41-39 defeat against Australia on Saturday.
World Bank Would Aim for Rapid Membership for Independent Southern Sudan
The World Bank would work to make a newly independent Southern Sudan a member “speedily,” paving the way for the undeveloped region to gain international financing it does not qualify for now, a top bank official said.
World's Fair 1939: Days of future past
The world doesn't seem to get as excited about World's Fairs any more. They still happen, according to the World's Fairs.com website. The Bureau of International Exposition, which sanctions them, has authorized World's Fairs to be held in China 2010 and Korea in 2012.
