Tag: teachers
President Aquino says government remains focused in providing quality education for Filipino students
MANILA, May 15 (Mabuhay) — The government’s quest to provide quality education for all Filipino students remains a top priority as it continues to introduce reforms and programs designed to uplift and improve the delivery of knowledge and learning of schools, President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Wednesday. Speaking to authors, co-authors, development partners, [...]
Loren decries black propaganda
MANILA, Apr 10 (Mabuhay) — Senatorial candidate Loren Legarda on Wednesday denied rumors circulating through text messages that she filed a bill removing benefits for teachers, soldiers, policemen, firemen, and other government workers. “‘Yan po ay pawang black propaganda, paninira, at panay kasinungalingan po,” she told reporters. Although the rumor does not hurt her, Legarda [...]
Teach for the Philippines Application Extended until December 14
New York, NY – November 21, 2012 – The search for the top 10 exemplary Filipino-American candidates for the inaugural corps of Teach for the Philippines has been extended to Friday, December 14, 2012. Teach for the Philippines (www.teachforthephilippines.org), the national movement that empowers leaders to expand educational opportunity in ways that are life-changing and transformative [...]
Summer Advanced Indonesian Abroad Program 2013
For Students, Teachers, Educational Administrators, and Independent Scholars Program Dates: June 17 – August 8, 2013 Location: Language Center, Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW) in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia Web announcement with more details here. Language immersion program for participants who have completed at least Intermediate level in Indonesian. Fulbright-Hays Fellowships: For U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents, [...]
Applications for Teach for the Philippines Initiative to Close on December 2
WASHINGTON, DC. The deadline for the submission of applications for the Top Ten pioneers who will commit to two years of teaching in under-resourced schools in the Philippines is just two weeks away. Two participants of the Filipino American Youth Leadership Program (FAYLP) – Angela Lagdameo and Michael Vea – are leading the search for [...]
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, Los Angeles Unified School District Join Forces to Prevent Youth Suicide & Fight Bullying
LOS ANGELES, October 17, 2012–The world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organization and the nation’s second-largest school district have joined forces to prevent youth suicides, combat bullying, and make life better for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students. At a press conference today, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the Los [...]
