Focus on Education TV Series: Arts Education episode

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Focus on Education TV Series: Arts Education episode





In October, several Network Steering Committee members were featured on the “Focus on Education” television program to discuss Arts Education.

The following panelists discussed the value of the arts in education, funding and funding cuts for school arts programs, and what parents and others can do to advocate for the programs in the their schools:
• Ron Cowell, President of The Education Policy and Leadership Center;
• Corinna Vecsey Wilson, PCN Host of the “Focus on Education” programs;
• Clyde Mills McGeary, Former Chief, Division of Arts and Sciences, Pennsylvania Department of Education;
• Jamie Kasper, Associate Director, Arts Education Collaborative;
• Dr. Richard D. Nilsen, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

The Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC) and the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) have partnered for this monthly program focusing on education issues in Pennsylvania. The 2013 episodes covered school violence, student testing, the work of school boards, how schools are funded, the dropout crisis, parents as advocates, arts education and special education rights and services. Each episode and more information about the series can be found

NEWS Educational inequalities

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India is regarded as a humongous laboratory for sociological experiments by many researchers. This is fundamentally because of the large social stratification, contrasting societies and complicated blends within a society itself, which are enough to provide new insights to social enigmas frequently. The disparities in India are so high that it would be hard to believe that the country that hosts 100 billionaires in Forbes lists, also houses the largest fragment of poor and hungry in the global tally. This is the economic scenario, but it is one of the most influential factors affecting other disparities such as education. On the other hand, such complexities are often interrelated augmenting one other. Educational inequality is the situation or the system in which there exist large disparities in the society on the opportunity and access to education. This is a result of a complicated social structure, which is shaped up by long standing social norms, believe and most importantly, by contrasting economic divisions.

India is regarded as a humongous laboratory for sociological experiments by many researchers. This is fundamentally because of the large social stratification, contrasting societies and complicated blends within a society itself, which are enough to provide new insights to social enigmas frequently. The disparities in India are so high that it would be hard to believe that the country that hosts 100 billionaires in Forbes lists, also houses the largest fragment of poor and hungry in the global tally. This is the economic scenario, but it is one of the most influential factors affecting other disparities such as education. On the other hand, such complexities are often interrelated augmenting one other. Educational inequality is the situation or the system in which there exist large disparities in the society on the opportunity and access to education. This is a result of a complicated social structure, which is shaped up by long standing social norms, believe and most importantly, by contrasting economic divisions.

Educational inequality forms up gradually as an ongoing process. Education is affected by social, political and economic status of people. Individuals who are from wealthy section of the society always have the privilege to reach out for better schools and institutions. While those from the deprived section are prone to lower quality, in the process, the system contributes to a deepening chasm. On the other hand, the educationally enlightened group gains more access to political and economic system turning them to be favorable to suit their interest of their own kinds. Such a structure has an adverse effect in the deprived section affecting them from multifarious direction. It is evident from the observation that if educational inequalities can be decimated, a huge change will follow in the social structure. However, to obtain the very change educational disparity, impetus from political and economic sector is inevitable.

India has transformed in a short span to be one of the most progressive nations. Series of economic reforms, industrialization, privatization and other steps by government has wiped out the impasses of Indian society to large extents. This has substantial onus on the unorganized education system of the nation integrating it to be more effective as well as holistic. However, the gap is still serious and it seems there is still much to be done. The gradual change in the economy of the country has influenced education in diverse way. Government has taken extensive initiatives to develop the system to be holistic and equally delivering. The gap is being created by the private players that have turned education to a lucrative business. The equation of investment to create profit has rendered private education a competitive edge. This competition to provide quality in education has taken some of the institutions to heights with global standard. In the same time, this also has an adverse effect creating more spaces dividing privileged and under privileged education. While government budget for education has become increasingly incompetent to compete with private funding, educational inequality has become more conspicuous among the less privileged section of society comprising of lower middle class and the deprived, especially in primary schooling.

Educational inequality forms up gradually as an ongoing process. Education is affected by social, political and economic status of people. Individuals who are from wealthy section of the society always have the privilege to reach out for better schools and institutions. While those from the deprived section are prone to lower quality, in the process, the system contributes to a deepening chasm. On the other hand, the educationally enlightened group gains more access to political and economic system turning them to be favorable to suit their interest of their own kinds. Such a structure has an adverse effect in the deprived section affecting them from multifarious direction. It is evident from the observation that if educational inequalities can be decimated, a huge change will follow in the social structure. However, to obtain the very change educational disparity, impetus from political and economic sector is inevitable.

India has transformed in a short span to be one of the most progressive nations. Series of economic reforms, industrialization, privatization and other steps by government has wiped out the impasses of Indian society to large extents. This has substantial onus on the unorganized education system of the nation integrating it to be more effective as well as holistic. However, the gap is still serious and it seems there is still much to be done. The gradual change in the economy of the country has influenced education in diverse way. Government has taken extensive initiatives to develop the system to be holistic and equally delivering. The gap is being created by the private players that have turned education to a lucrative business. The equation of investment to create profit has rendered private education a competitive edge. This competition to provide quality in education has taken some of the institutions to heights with global standard. In the same time, this also has an adverse effect creating more spaces dividing privileged and under privileged education. While government budget for education has become increasingly incompetent to compete with private funding, educational inequality has become more conspicuous among the less privileged section of society comprising of lower middle class and the deprived, especially in primary schooling.

Berkeley Cuts Education Institution

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STUDY IN USA AND EMERGE AS A GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL

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USA is better known for its diversity. The U.S. is a ‘Little World” with nearly every world’s culture & Community, climate, landscape and category of wildlife

USA has an unrivalled position as number one destination for students seeking quality overseas education. Yearly thousand of international students choose to study in USA because of its world class educational structure. USA is home to world’s top universities both public and private. Students aspiring to study in the US can choose from a wide range of subjects from over 3600 colleges, universities and institutes. The sheer number of Courses in U.S.A which covers over 900 fields of study in undergraduate, graduate or professional education itself gives students options to pick a program of his /her liking whether it is a large public research universities or smaller liberal arts colleges.

Since the programs are generally credit-based (which means that to become a graduate one has to finish the requisite number of credits, not years

POPULAR COURSES

 Quality education in almost all the areas of study is the hall mark of higher education in U.S.A However, there are some courses in USA which are quite popular with international students they are

Business and Management Studies

 Business and Management studies remains the most sought after course by international students in the U. S. These programs are highly rated for its rich curriculum, methodology of teaching, coupled with case studies that develop entrepreneurial skills in the students and turn them in to efficient managers of tomorrow. Apart from classroom teaching industry exposure in forms of and training and internships are also important part of these programs a MBA program in U.S. would take your career to an altogether new level.

Information Technology

This includes courses such as Bachelors of Information Technology, Bachelors of Computer Science and Technology, Bachelors of Engineering (Computers) etc this field has great potential owing to   ever increasing use of computer based technology.USA being home to some of the world computer and software giant’s job prospects are very high.

Engineering

The U.S is a hot destination for students seeking quality engineering programs with exciting specialization The job opportunities in the field are aplenty, thus making it programs high in demand.

Apart from these, courses like Hospitality MIS: Management Information Systems Energy Management, Developmental Economics, Organizational Behavior, and Film Technology are the various options available.

Work permits & Stay back

 Part-time work rights:  20 hours per week on campus (40 hours/week during vacation).  After 1 year students can work off campus subject to approval from DSO and authorization from US-CIS.

Stay Back:  12 months Optional Practical training (OPT); 17 months extension for STEM Majors.

       What salary can I expect in the US?

       

• On an Average a fresher can get around 50 – 100k Salary after Graduation from US   University

• MS Degree holders are given preference in TOP US companies.

• Compared to Salaries in India, US graduate’s salaries are almost 10 times higher.

• 60% of workers in USA are retiring by 2020. US needs lot of work force by that time

Planning to Study in USA? Call: us today on 0484-4140999

This entry was posted in Study in USA on October 27, 2015 by Ronnie Fredrick Thimoth

Study in United States

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Study in United States

Education in the United States is provided by both public and private schools.

Public education is universally available, with control and funding coming from the state, local, and federal government. Public school curricula, funding, teaching, employment, and other policies are set through locally elected school boards, who have jurisdiction over individual school districts. State governments set educational standards and mandate standardized tests for public school systems.

Private schools are generally free to determine their own curriculum and staffing policies, with voluntary accreditation available through independent regional accreditation authorities. 88% of school-age children attend public schools, 9% attend private schools, and nearly 3% are homeschooled.

Education is compulsory over an age range starting between five and eight and ending somewhere between ages sixteen and eighteen, depending on the state. This requirement can be satisfied in public schools, state-certified private schools, or an approved home school program. In most schools, education is divided into three levels: elementary school, middle or junior high school, and high school. Children are usually divided by age groups into grades, ranging from kindergarten and first grade for the youngest children, up to twelfth grade as the final year of high school.

There are also a large number and wide variety of publicly and privately administered institutions of higher education throughout the country. Post-secondary education, divided into college, as the first tertiary degree, and graduate school, is described in a separate section below.

Students completing high school may choose to attend a college or university. Undergraduate degrees may be either associate's degrees or bachelor's degrees (baccalaureate).

Community college typically offer two-year associate's degrees, although some community colleges offer a limited number of bachelor's degrees. Some community college students choose to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree. Community colleges are generally publicly funded and offer career certifications and part-time programs.

Four-year institutions may be public or private colleges or universities.

Most public institutions are state universities, which are sponsored by state governments and typically receive funding through some combination of taxpayer funds, tuition, private donations, federal grants, and proceeds from endowments. State universities are organized in a wide variety of ways, and many are part of a state university system. However, not all public institutions are state universities. The five service academies, one for each branch of the armed forces, are completely funded by the federal government; the academies train students (cadets or midshipmen) to be commissioned officers in exchange for a mandatory term of military service. Additionally, some local governments (counties and cities) have four-year institutions of their own - one example is the City University of New York.

Private institutions are privately funded and there is wide variety in size, focus, and operation. Some private institutions are large research universities, while others are small liberal arts colleges that concentrate on undergraduate education. Some private universities are nonsectarian while others are religiously affiliated. While most private institutions are non-profit, a number are for profit.

Curriculum varies widely depending on the institution. Typically, an undergraduate student will be able to select an academic major or concentration, which comprises the main or special subjects, and students may change their major one or more times.

Some students, typically those with a bachelor's degree, may choose to continue on to graduate or professional school. Graduate degrees may be either master's degrees (e.g., M.S., M.B.A., M.S.W.) or doctorates (e.g., Ph.D., J.D., M.D.). Academia-focused graduate school typically includes some combination of coursework and research (often requiring a thesis or dissertation), while professional school (e.g., medical, law, business) grants a first professional degree and aims to prepare students to enter a learned profession.

Study in America – Student Visa Types

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Want to study in America? There are a number of different ways for foreign nationals to study in the United States. Today approximately 800,000 foreign nationals attend undergraduate and graduate college programs in the US. All these students are in the US on some type of US Visa.  US immigration laws provides several different types…

Want to study in America? There are a number of different ways for foreign nationals to study in the United States. Today approximately 800,000 foreign nationals attend undergraduate and graduate college programs in the US. All these students are in the US on some type of US Visa.  US immigration laws provides several different types of nonimmigrant visas that would allow a foreign national to come to the US to obtain certain training or education. Why do we call them ‘nonimmigrant’ visas? US immigration law separates those who desire to be in the US temporarily (nonimmigrant) and those who seek to come to the US permanently (immigrant). Student visas are intended for people who plan to be in the US temporarily while they complete their studies.

Immigration in the US is managed by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a division of the US Department of Homeland Security. It is the job of the USCIS to administer the immigration laws of the United States government. So if you decide to study in the US and apply for a student visa your application will be reviewed by the USCIS. 

Now let’s explore the different ways a foreign national can obtain a US visa to study in America. Here are the popular options in the order that is most common and best known: 

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Is Finland Still an Education Superstar?

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The educational system in New Zealand is extremely varied and is one of the best in the world. According to scores, it has the highest levels of literacy, mathematics, and sciences in the country. The public educational system is one of the best funded in the world; New Zealand offers the highest percentage of public funding in education in the world. Several indices rate New Zealand as the number one country in the world for education.

So what makes New Zealand so unique? What makes it different than all of the other developed countries that provide education to their children? It is based on several things; first, because New Zealand natives believe in giving everyone the education that they deserve. There are many private schools, but because the country is so great at giving their public schools the monies they need, many parents are just as happy using the public system.

The other reason is because the educational system focuses on both practical and academic achievement. Instead of sticking to a regimen that no one really understands and doesn’t really tell us anything, the New Zealand public education system focuses on being open-minded and letting children explore, thus allowing them to learn in the best way that they can. This gets them ready for college or the workplace upon finishing their secondary education.

Primary and Secondary Schools

Almost all primary and secondary schools have a set schedule, usually from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. They go to school throughout the year, with four different terms spread out evenly. The terms are as follows:

• Term 1: February to mid-April
• Term 2: Late April to early July
• Term 3: Mid July to late September
• Term 4: Mid October to mid-December

There is a two-week break between terms one and two, two and three, and three and four. Between term four and the following term 1, there is a 6 week summer break, lasting part of December and all of January.

There are three types of primary and secondary schools that you will see.

• State-funded, or public, schools. These schools are free, with minor costs for books, school supplies, and uniforms (if they are used; most New Zealand schools have them). The school that a child attends is based on where they live; the divisions can be found here.
• State-integrated religious schools. There are a number of schools that are religious in nature (Catholic) which have been integrated into the public school structure. These are, of course, options for those who wish for their children to have a religious education. These schools are free, with minor costs for books, school supplies, and uniforms.
• Private schools cost anywhere from $4,000 to $28,000 a year. These may be religious, but they can also be more academically intense or provide options according to what a parent may want.

There are differences between primary and secondary school, but students must attend school from the age of 6 until they are 16. Here are some of the differences you will see.

• Primary school. From ages 6 to 12, a child attends primary school. Most primary schools have 23 to 29 students per teacher, sometimes less if it is a private or state-integrated school. Primary schools may include preschool, but there are also preschools that work on their own. Preschool is not required.
• Secondary school. Referred to as “high school” or “college,” secondary school has one teacher per 17 to 23 students; sometimes it is as low as 10 if it is a private or state-integrated school. Each secondary school uses a practical curriculum to help students get prepared for either the work world or higher education, and the curriculum is regulated by the Government’s Education Review Office. Some secondary schools will allow their senior students to take the Cambridge International Exam or the International Baccalaureate, which grant them credits and recognition in higher education programs worldwide.

Higher Education

Higher education is incredibly important, and we will explore it more in our sections that focus on the higher education systems. There are eight universities throughout the country, along with 18 technology institutions and over 600 training schools which help with specialized skills. Five of the universities in New Zealand are considered to be in the top 50 of the world’s universities according to the QS World Top 500 rankings. New Zealand is known for its business, technology, engineering, medicine, and biological sciences, and the schools are world class. The higher education program is subsidized by the New Zealand government for permanent residents.

Like you would expect from the Kiwis, New Zealand’s higher education system is also quite laid-back. Even though you have to meet vigorous requirements and have to do particular tasks in order to stay on a student visa, it is nowhere near as intense as going into an Ivy League school in New England or the Group of Eight in Australia. You will get a great education without the cost of your mental health in the process, which is a great advantage no matter who you are.

As you can see, the educational system, from primary school all the way to college, is a big focus for Kiwis. This is why many people decide to allow their children to do exchange programs and why college students will spend their entire academic career in New England. The focus on education plays a very large role in the overall attitudes about education. It is considered to be important, and that attitude rubs off in every aspect of Kiwi life. You can achieve your goals, no matter what education you happen to pursue.

You can learn more about education in New Zealand in two places, first at The Ministry of Education’s website, where you can find more information about the way that the educational system is laid out and what laws and such are in place. The other place is Education New Zealand’s Study in New Zealand website, which can give you more information about those laws and about the schools around the entire country.