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"Learning society" promised in China's 10-year national education plan
Universal preschool education and a pledge to eliminate illiteracy are among the reforms of China's education system published in the country's national education plan for the next decade.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:41:22 -0700

Cambium Learning Group Announces Second Quarter Earnings Call
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. , a leading provider of research-based education solutions for students in Pre-K through 12th grade, including intervention curricula, educational technologies and services, will hold a conference call to discuss 2010 second quarter results on Thursday, August 12, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:03:00 -0700

Obama says education plan includes charter schools, teacher salaries
President Barack Obama said Thursday his plan to improve America's education system includes charter schools, intense teacher education and parent involvement.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:35:22 -0700

Major Education Associations Call for Rigorous and Fair School Accountability Systems
WASHINGTON, July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Learning First Alliance, a partnership of 16 national education associations representing over ten million parents, educators and policymakers, released the following statement:

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:45:00 -0700

Education and the agenda of political parties
THE year 2010 is the year of creativity and innovation for Malaysia. And yet, a common lament when discussing the countrys state of affairs or the quality of education is that we lack in precisely these areas. What, then, of the governments plans to make Malaysia a high-income nation? Where do we even begin in [...]

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:09:47 -0700