Friday, November 25, 2005
Rural Education in the News
For those of us in the United States, the Thanksgiving edition of the Google News Alert for rural education...
Alaskans ask, 'What's best for rural education?'
Anchorage Daily News - Anchorage, AK, USA
Regional boarding schools may be the key to success for rural teenagers, the best way to educate them for competitive futures -- or they may hasten the demise of Native customs and languages and traumatize children by yanking them from their families. This complicated conversation is engaging parents and policymakers across the state, reopening a debate that seemed closed 30 years ago. The death of the regional boarding school system and the rise of village high schools was supposed to fix what ailed rural education. Now there's widespread talk of bringing boarding schools back, and opinions are as passionate as ever.
Lone Rock educates diplomat on rural schooling
Hamilton Ravalli Republic - Hamilton, MT, USA
At the top of the stairs, in the old part of Lone Rock Elementary School, a small gathering of teachers and administrators helped make history.With a charming smile and a wave, the newly appointed Minister of Education in Kyrgyzstan, Nur Uula Dosbol, walked into the school along his predecessor, Camilla Sharshekeeva, and a small entourage of University of Montana personnel.They came to learn about rural education - the hows, whys and ways young people are educated in Montana.
Town office bars senior
Ottawa Sun - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
CORNWALL -- Continuing through Saturday, the 2nd annual Small High School Summit is underway at the Nav Canada Conference Centre here, with several guest experts and a focus on such elements as "school wellness," online learning, and current research in education. "It's our objective to be recognized as the No. 1 voice for small high schools and rural education in North America," said David Thomas, director of education for the Upper Canada District School Board, sponsor of the conference.
Trade Minister added to Q & A session
VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi,Vietnam
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat, also intended for the session, is overseas on State business and will not attend, nor will Health Minister Tran Thi Trung Chien attend due to prior commitments. The order for cabinet members who will attend Q & A sessions was officially announced this morning by NA deputies. Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Minh Hien will be first, followed by Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Hang. Following will be Trade Minister Truong Dinh Tuyen, Industry Minister Hoang Trung Hai, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Hong Phuc, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Mai Ai Truc, Transport Minister Dao Dinh Binh and Presiding Judge of the People’s Supreme Court Nguyen Van Hien.
$1.2M Grant to Benefit Island and Coastal Schools; Island ...
TMCnet - USA
ROCKLAND, Maine, Nov 22, 2005 (U.S. Newswire via COMTEX) --The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the Island Institute a three-year, $1.2 million grant for a project designed to encourage students in a pilot group of Maine island and coastal schools to pursue technology-related careers. The project is called CREST (Community for Rural Education Stewardship and Technology). It will provide participating teacher-student teams with a combination of technology training and oral history skills with a goal of better preparing rural students for a future in a diversified Maine economy. The hope is that students will complete the three-year program with a new appreciation of the unique history and culture of their communities-and new skills that will help them contribute to a sustainable future for these communities. The Institute's partners in the grant are Bowdoin College and the University of Maine at Machias.
Tags: aera, rural, education
Alaskans ask, 'What's best for rural education?'
Anchorage Daily News - Anchorage, AK, USA
Regional boarding schools may be the key to success for rural teenagers, the best way to educate them for competitive futures -- or they may hasten the demise of Native customs and languages and traumatize children by yanking them from their families. This complicated conversation is engaging parents and policymakers across the state, reopening a debate that seemed closed 30 years ago. The death of the regional boarding school system and the rise of village high schools was supposed to fix what ailed rural education. Now there's widespread talk of bringing boarding schools back, and opinions are as passionate as ever.
Lone Rock educates diplomat on rural schooling
Hamilton Ravalli Republic - Hamilton, MT, USA
At the top of the stairs, in the old part of Lone Rock Elementary School, a small gathering of teachers and administrators helped make history.With a charming smile and a wave, the newly appointed Minister of Education in Kyrgyzstan, Nur Uula Dosbol, walked into the school along his predecessor, Camilla Sharshekeeva, and a small entourage of University of Montana personnel.They came to learn about rural education - the hows, whys and ways young people are educated in Montana.
Town office bars senior
Ottawa Sun - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
CORNWALL -- Continuing through Saturday, the 2nd annual Small High School Summit is underway at the Nav Canada Conference Centre here, with several guest experts and a focus on such elements as "school wellness," online learning, and current research in education. "It's our objective to be recognized as the No. 1 voice for small high schools and rural education in North America," said David Thomas, director of education for the Upper Canada District School Board, sponsor of the conference.
Trade Minister added to Q & A session
VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi,Vietnam
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat, also intended for the session, is overseas on State business and will not attend, nor will Health Minister Tran Thi Trung Chien attend due to prior commitments. The order for cabinet members who will attend Q & A sessions was officially announced this morning by NA deputies. Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Minh Hien will be first, followed by Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Hang. Following will be Trade Minister Truong Dinh Tuyen, Industry Minister Hoang Trung Hai, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Hong Phuc, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Mai Ai Truc, Transport Minister Dao Dinh Binh and Presiding Judge of the People’s Supreme Court Nguyen Van Hien.
$1.2M Grant to Benefit Island and Coastal Schools; Island ...
TMCnet - USA
ROCKLAND, Maine, Nov 22, 2005 (U.S. Newswire via COMTEX) --The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the Island Institute a three-year, $1.2 million grant for a project designed to encourage students in a pilot group of Maine island and coastal schools to pursue technology-related careers. The project is called CREST (Community for Rural Education Stewardship and Technology). It will provide participating teacher-student teams with a combination of technology training and oral history skills with a goal of better preparing rural students for a future in a diversified Maine economy. The hope is that students will complete the three-year program with a new appreciation of the unique history and culture of their communities-and new skills that will help them contribute to a sustainable future for these communities. The Institute's partners in the grant are Bowdoin College and the University of Maine at Machias.
Tags: aera, rural, education
