Dudded, say Melbourne Uni students (The Age)
Creative arts students will lodge a formal complaint against Melbourne University, claiming they are being short-changed and not getting the degree they were promised as it shifts to a US-style model....more...When students cross the line (Chicago Tribune)
Writing teachers try to differentiate between creative license and thinly veiled threats in school assignments A high school writing exercise that ended with the arrest of a McHenry County student last week was a dramatic illustration of a dilemma faced by young authors and their teachers: Where is the line that separates provocative from alarming? ...more... 'Grumpy Pants' author is anything but (Herald & Review)
CHARLESTON - As a teacher, author, musician and graphic artist, Cullen Porter of Charleston fits the description "creative person."...more... Apply for Lexington senior intern program (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Nominations are being accepted for the Lexington Senior Intern program, June 11-15. Participants will meet local government officials, including the mayor, council members, commissioners, division directors, and government employees who are involved in the day-to-day operations of government. There will be field trips to Urban County Government locations such as the Family Care Center, the ......more... Student work displayed at newly-chartered Camptonville Academy (Chico Enterprise-Record)
Camptonville Academy had big reasons to celebrate Tuesday evening ? the accomplishments of its students and its charter approval by Butte County Office of Education ? and a new campaign ? to raise funds for schools in Uganda....more... Your Views: A compromise on the smacking bill (The New Zealand Herald)
The anti-smacking bill compromise to prevent parents being prosecuted over minor incidents has not quietened the debate about the bill. There are strong views on whether John Key should be praised for his part in this -and whether the compromise really makes a difference....more... Betty Kyle, 85, teacher known for theatrics (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Betty Kyle dressed as Captain Ahab to teach "Moby-Dick" and as Hester Prynne when teaching "The Scarlet Letter," all to enhance her spell-binding performances of the novels for her Avondale High School students. "Her students got so engrossed, they forgot to take notes," said her colleague, Mary Alice Blalock of Decatur. "Her big things were 'Moby-Dick' and 'The Scarlet Letter.' You should have ......more... CBSE to start creative writing for students (Indian Express via Yahoo! India News)
CBSE is starting a new two-year elective vocational course for Class XI students in all affiliated schools from this academic session. A circular to this effect has been sent to all affiliated schools in the city. The course is named Christened Creative Writing and Translation. It is good news for people with writing as a passion. The programme, first of its kind, has been specifically structured ......more... The Lord's Press Release 4/7***** (Indymedia Chiapas)
"Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain? (Ps. 2:1) It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." (Is. 55:11) Google this! And keep your powder dry!...more... |