Saturday, February 19, 2011

“Singapore “total defense day” and its very important lessons for all Singaporeans” plus 3 more

“Singapore “total defense day” and its very important lessons for all Singaporeans” plus 3 more

Singapore “total defense day” and its very important lessons for all Singaporeans

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 07:57 PM PST

With reference to the link below, I understand that as part of the Total Defence Day, the annual memorial service took place at the War Memorial at Beach Road, to remember the civilian victims of the Japanese Occupation. I feel that such a day should be made a national holiday for all Singaporeans to remember and [...]

Need may be factored into state education aid

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 06:56 PM PST

CONCORD – State legislators believe this is the year voters could be sent an amendment to the state Constitution to permit more targeting of education aid to the neediest school districts. Rep. Gary Richardson, D-Hopkinton, and Rep. David Hess, R-Hooskett, disagreed on the approach, but were optimistic at getting the needed 60 percent majority vote in the House of Representatives after 13 years ...

Who counts in the college graduation rate? New method is needed: A guest column by Dan Harper

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 04:48 PM PST

I have noted the use of the oft quoted "graduation rate" by journalists, politicians and others in articles and pronouncements regarding the success of higher education institutions, most recently regarding the University of New Orleans and Southern University at...

Dying education in the “blossoming” Iraqi democracy

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 03:44 PM PST

While Anglo Saxon universities are boasting of their so-called "glorious role" in the reconstruction of Iraqi academia (See f.i. U of A helping create an education revolution in Iraq)1, Iraq's education is dying. From August 1990 onwards, UN sanctions ...
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