Obama seeks to make No Child Left Behind more flexible

North Chevy Chase Elementary School, with a demanding curriculum, strong faculty and high student test scores, meets nobody's definition of a failure. Nobody's, that is, except the federal government's.Last year, the Montgomery County school failed to make what the government calls "adequate yearly progress," even though 91 percent of its students passed the state math test and 96 percent passed in reading. The school fell short for the first time because a handful of students with disabilities missed the target in math.Confusion over the ratings of schools such as this one and thousands of others nationwide is fueling President Obama's drive to rewrite the nine-year-old No Child Left Behind law. In his State of the Union Address on Tuesday, Obama called for a version that is "more flexible...

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Democracy in schools: Preached but not practiced

By Mark PhillipsFederal Hocking High School is a small school in northern Appalachia. The principal, George Wood, is a frequent contributor to The Answer Sheet. One of the many things that distinguishes this school is that students are heavily involved in the decision-making process, including teacher hiring, curriculum decisions, and the creation and enforcement of school rules. This school is notable because it is doing something that all schools should be doing but aren’t.Schools are supposed to teach democracy, develop engaged and responsible citizens, and create an intelligent and street-smart electorate. They don’t.I live in Marin, California, a county with a populace that has well above average educational and income levels and a relatively high voter turnout. The schools have a reasonably...

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www.bemlindia.com - Online Apply for BEML Recruitment

Sarkari Naukari BEML Recruitment 2011: BEML Limited has announced and published latest recruitment notification at www.bemlindia.com for following jobs vacancies.Persons who are eligible and desirous advised to apply online at official website www.bemlindia.com. Complete details about BEML Recruitment 2011 are available with us.BEML Limited(A Govt of India Undertaking)BEML Soudha, 23/1, 4th Main, SR Nagar, Bangalore-560027www.bemlindia.com Recruitment of Engineer Trainees (ETs)/ Assistant Engineer Traineees (AETs)/ Management Trainees (MT-HR)BEML Limited, requires Engineer Trainees (ETs)/ Assistant Engineer Trainees Trainees (AETs)/ Management Trainees (MT-HR) for its various Manufacturing Units :More details about BEML Recruitment 2011 are as follows: 1. Engineer Trainees Gr.II :...

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Corporation Bank Vacancies 2011 : Eligible Candidates Online Apply now

Corporation bank vacancies 2011: Corporation bank has invites online applications for the recruitment of General Manager Vacancies. Candidates are advised to go carefully through the whole Recruitment 2011 Advertisement before applying online. For gathering more details visit, Bank's website: http://www.corpbank.com/. More Information regarding age limit, educational qualification and other information of corporation bank online application is mentioned below…Important dates: * Opening date for on-line Application: 24-01-2011 * Closing date for on-line Application: 05-02-2011 1. General Manager (IT): 01 post Age limit: Minimum 50 years as on 31-12-2010, (reservation as per Gov rules). Educational qualification: M.Sc./B.Tech/M.Tech/MBA/MCA/CISA.Selection procedure: The mode...

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Power Grid Recruitment 2011 ; Apply for latest Power Grid Recruitment

Sarkari NaukariPower Grid Recruitment 2011: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd announced and published recruitment notification for the year 2011 for following jobs positions. Persons who are eligible and desirous for Power Grid Recruitment 2011 advised to apply through prescribed application format, before the last date. Complete details about Power Grid Recruitment 2011 are available with us.POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD.(A Government of India Enterprise)POWER GRID is looking for bright, committed and dynamic individuals with rich professional experience to join its fold as per details given under. More details about Power Grid Recruitment 2011 are as follows: 1. Additional General Manager (Law) : 01 post, Pay Scale Rs.51300 -73000 2. Dy. Manager (Co.Secy) : 02 posts, Pay Scale...

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BHEL Bhopal Recruitment 2011 : Onlne Apply Now

Sarkari NaukariBHEL Bhopal Recruitment 2011: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Piplani, Bhopal, MP recruitment project 2011 announced and published at official website. Persons who are eligible and interested in BHEL Bhopal Recruitment 2011 notification advised to apply online at bhel website before the last date. It is clarified that only online applications will be accepted for the posts detailed below and the applications sent through any other medium will not be accepted. All details about BHEL Bhopal Recruitment 2011 are available with us.BHEL invites applications from experinced Engineers for its Transformer Divisions at Bhopal and Jhansi in various levels: 1. Transformer Engineering : 04 posts 2. Transformer Erection & FES : 03 posts 3. Transformer Testing : 02 posts...

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UPPSC Recruitment 2011 : Online Apply Now for UPPSC Recruitment

Sarkari NaukariUPPSC Recruitment 2011 - Public Service Commission, Uttar Pradesh (UPPSC) recruitment advertisement for various jobs vacancies published at official website. Candidates are advised to go carefully through the whole Recruitment 2011 Advertisement before applying online. For gathering more details visit, Official website: www.uppsc.up.nic.in. It is clarified that only online applications will be accepted for UPPSC Recruitment 2011 posts detailed below and the applications sent through any other medium will not be accepted.More details about UPPSC Recruitment 2011 are as follows: 1. Lecturer Practice of Medicines : 01 post in Government Homeopathy Medical Colleges of UP 2. Lecturer Repertory : 02 posts in Government Homeopathy Medical Colleges of UP 3. Lecturer Physiology...

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www.keltron.in - KELTRON Recruitment

KELTRON Recruitment 2011: Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KELTRON) has requirement for professionals. Advertisement published at official website: www.keltron.in. Persons who are eligible and desirous for KELTRON Recruitment 2011 may apply before the last date.Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KELTRON) www.keltron.inApplications are invited from professionals having minimum two years experience in various branches of Engineering, Software Development, Marketing ,Planning, Procurement, Finance and HRM, for regular appointment as below. Interested candidates may apply online to the undersigned on or before 31 January 2011.More details about KELTRON Recruitment 2011 are as follows 1. Engineering /Software development, Number of posts-32 ...

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www.andhrabank.in - andhrabank recruitment

Andhra Bank has called for applications for the recruitment of Supervisors post in its bank for 2011. Advertisement published at official website: www.andhrabank.in. Willing candidates are advised to read carefully the instruction for online application procedure, give in the detailed advertisement on www.andhrabank.in, and it they are eligible they may apply for the post according to the instructions.Andhra Bank(A Govt. of India Undertaking)H.O.: Dr. Pattabhi Bhavan, 5-9-11, Saifabad, Hyderabad – 500 004Website: www.andhrabank.inApplications are invited from ex-employees of Commercial Banks for engaging as Supervisors on Contract basis for implementation of Andhra Bank’s Financial Inclusion Plan. More details about andhrabank recruitment 2011. 1. Name of the Post - Supervisors Total...

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National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) Recruitment

Nalco Recruitment 2011: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) announced and published advertisement for various jobs positions. Persons who are eligible and desirous for Nalco Recruitment 2011 requested to apply through prescribed application format.National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)(A Government of India Enterprise)More details about NALCO Recruitment 2011 details 1. Dy General Manager (Mining) – E7 Grade Post: 01 Salary Pay Scale : Rs. 43,200-3%-66,000/- (Provisional). Upper age limit: 52 years (As on 21/02/2011). Qualification : Degree or equivalent diploma in Mining Engineering and First Class Metalliferrous Mines Manager’s Certificate of Competency(Un- Restricted/Restricted). 2. Sr. Manager (Mining) – E5 Grade Post: 01 Salary Pay Scale :...

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IOCL Panipat Recruitment - Apply for IOCL Panipat Recruitment

Sarkari NaukariIOCL Panipat Recruitment 2011: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. has announced and published advertisement for recruitment of Engineering Assistant (Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom & Instrumentation), Junior Accounts Assistant and Technical Assistant. Complete details about IOCL Panipat Recruitment 2011 are available with us.Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.(Pipelines Division)Northersn Region Pipelines, Panipat Refinery, Panipat (Haryana) - 132140Applications are invited from Indian Nationals in Indian Oil for following posts. More details about IOCL Panipat Recruitment 2011 are as follows: 1. Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) Gr.-IV : 05 posts, Pay Scale : Rs. 11900-32000 2. Engineering Assistant (Electrical) Gr.-IV : 07 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.11900-32000 3. Engineering Assistant...

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State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur Recruitment

State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur Recruitment 2011 - State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur invites application for the post of Counsellors from eligible and desirous candidates. Complete information about State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur Recruitment 2011 project are available with us. 1. Name of the Post – CounsellorsEligibility Criteria * a) Should have retired on attaining superannuation from the service of any Bank as Officer MMGS-III & above. * b) Age should not exceed 62 years at the time of appointment, * c) His integrity should not have been doubtful during his service in the Bank, * d) The Counsellor is expected to counsell the public in respect of all the issues related with financial institutions, proficiency in local language (reading, writing, speaking and understanding)...

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www.nca.gov.in - Narmada Control Authority (NCA) Recruitment

NCA Recruitment 2011 - Narmada Control Authority has announced and published latest recruitment project at www.nca.gov.in for recruitment of candidates for various jobs positions. Persons who are eligible and desirous for Narmada Control Authority (NCA) Recruitment 2011 advised to apply through prescribed application format, before the last date. Complete details about NCA Recruitment 2011 are available with us./NARMADA CONTROL AUTHORITY(Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India)Narmada Sadan, Sector-B, Scheme No.74, Vijaynagar, Indore (M.P.)-452 010www.nca.gov.inMore details about Narmada Control Authority (NCA) Recruitment 2011 are as follows: 1. Secretary/ Chief Engineer Vacancies – 1 Pay-Scale - (PB-4) 37400-67000 + 8,900 (GP) Qualification - A degree or equivalent in...

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Bharat Electronics Limited,COTDWARA

Sarkari NaukariBharat Electronics Limited, (Ministry of Defence Enterprise),A NAVARATNA and premier Electronics Company engaged in design, development and manufacturing of professional and state of art Electronics equipments requires Probationary Engineers (Computer Science) on urgent basis for its Kotdwara Uttarakhand Unit.POST : Probationary Engineers (Computer Science)NO. OF POSTS:03 Nos.QUALIFICATION:First class B.E./B.Tech degree in Computer science/ Computer science and Engineering from a recognize University/Institute approved by AICTE /Technical Board.MAXIMUM AGE LIMIT: 25 years as on 01.11.2010. Upper age limit is Relaxable by 03 years in case of OBC candidates and 05 years in case of SC/ST candidates.EMOLUMENTS:Pay Scale- `.16400-3%-40500/- (CTC:- approximately 5.5 lacs). In addition...

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