NetQuantum :: Regional :: Asia :: Hong_Kong :: Education ::

• United Way targets health, education
The United Way of America, alarmed at the nation's fraying safety net, planned to announce Thursday that it will direct its giving toward ambitious 10-year goals that would cut in half the high school dropout rate and the number of working families ...
• Pelosi meets al-Maliki in surprise trip to Iraq
Their revolt was spurred by Democratic tactics in advancing the must-pass measure, as well as their efforts to add money for the unemployed and an expansion of GI education benefits to the bill.
• After quake, 1-child policy causes pain
Nearly 6,900 classrooms collapsed, government officials said Friday, in an admission that highlighted a chronically underfunded education system especially in small towns and compounded the anger of many Chinese over the quake.
• House rejects Iraq war funding bill
WASHINGTON - The House on Thursday passed a Democratic plan sharply boosting education benefits for Iraq-Afghanistan veterans and awarding people whose unemployment benefits have expired with a 13-week extension.
• Louisiana teen accused of poisoning teacher
Investigators said the Concordia Education Center student is alleged to have put about three-fourths of a bottle of eye drops into the teacher's drink on May 5.

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• Regional: Asia: China: Education  (8)
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» All NETs HK - A discussion group for all NET teachers in Hong Kong. Includes subscription information.
» Careers and Guidance Services, Education Bureau - Supports secondary school teachers in Hong Kong by providing general and careers guidance to students from Form 1 to 7.
» Centre for Language in Education - Aims to develop language education, scholarship and research; and to foster a culture of lifelong language learning. Includes English Learning Centre, academic activities, summer courses, IELTS and Arthur Samy Chinese Language Learning Centre.
» Committee on Home-School Co-operation - Allocates project grants to schools; develops training materials; publicises better home-school relations and encourages the establishment of Parent-Teacher Associations.
» The EatSmart@school.hk Campaign - Aims to cultivate healthy eating practices so that schoolchildren can grow healthily and learn effectively. Provides nutrition guidelines, education materials and games, and a database of school lunch providers.
» ETV - Introduces a series of educational programmes produced by the government for pre-school, primary and secondary school students. Provides broadcast schedule and resources for teachers. [English and Chinese]
» HK PNET Resources - Resources, links and ideas for Primary Native English Teachers teaching in Hong Kong. Includes sections on acronyms, EMB, forums, living in HK, NESTA, NET scheme, NET websites, PLPR and teacher resources.
» HK PNETs Forum - A discussion forum for Primary Native English Teachers teaching in Hong Kong. Includes Staff Room, Resources and Guest boards that can be viewed by non-members.
» Hong Kong Award for Young People - Challenges young people to make a difference in their personal lives and in their community.
» Hong Kong Council of Early Childhood Education and Services - Advocates innovative informal education for children. Provides an introduction to the council, its programmes and its activities.
» Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority: Basic Competency Assessments - Provides background information, demonstrations and user guides relating to the assessment scheme.
» Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union - Aims to maintain and extend teachers' right, provide support and welfare services, and promote education policy and teaching best practice.
» Hong Kong Student Aid Society - Operates a number of schools and hostels in Hong Kong.
» The Native English Speaking Teacher's Association - Includes news, events, mentor program, constitution, and frequently asked questions.
» Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme - Information on the programme implemented by the Employment and Manpower Bureau to place a native English speaking teacher in all primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong.
» Quality Education Fund - A government-established fund to finance projects that promote quality education. Includes an introduction to the fund, list of projects it supports, and a resource centre for information exchange among project participants.
» Territory-wide System Assessment - Aiming to provide Government and school management with information on school standards in key learning areas for both Secondary and Primary schools in Hong Kong.
» ThinkQuest, HKUST College of Lifelong Learning - An international competition where students and teachers engage in collaborative, project-based learning through creating educational websites with an aim to teach others.
» The University Grants Committee - Advises the government on the development and funding needs of higher education institutions in Hong Kong. Also contains information about the development of tertiary education in general.


» Education and Careers Expo - Organised by the Trade Development Council. Provides a venue for academic and commercial establishments to recruit students and employees and for students and job-seekers to gather information on education, career and training. (February 1, 2007)
» Student Leadership Conference 2006 - A venue for university students to engage in discussions about global problems and exchange ideas about leadership qualities. Provides programme schedule, introduction to the organisers, publication, registration details. (July 23, 2006)
» English Festival - A variety of activities to promote the use of the English language, including drama, debate, games, music, painting, writing and television programmes. (April 2, 2006)
» European Higher Education Fair - Introduces an exhibition involving academic institutions and higher education promotion organisations from European countries. Provides venue information and a list of exhibitors. (March 11, 2006)