Education

Akademischer Grad „Master of Advanced Studies (Online Education)“, Universitätslehrgang „eTeaching – eLearning (MAS)“

Austria · Federal Legal Information System · 1 January 2003

BGBl. II Nr. 3/2003 · Gesetzesnummer 20002412

Hochschul-Taxengesetz, Universitätsstudiengesetz u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 20 December 2002

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Kurt Grünewald, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Hochschul-Taxengesetz 1972, das Universitätsstudiengesetz 1997 und das Universitätsgesetz 2002 geändert wird <i>(Abschaffung der Studiengebühren)</i>

Universitätsgesetz 2002

Austria · National Council · 20 December 2002

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Kurt Grünewald, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Universitätsgesetz 2002 <i>(Verlängerung der Begutachtungsfrist)</i>

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a multi-annual programme (2004-2006) for the effective integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe (eLearning Programme)

European Union · European Commission · 19 December 2002

88 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he intends to address the problem of recruitment and staff retention in disadvantaged schools. [26595/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

88 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he intends to address the problem of recruitment and staff retention in disadvantaged schools. [26595/02]

87 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to claims in the report, An Action Plan to End Education Disadvantage, that schools in disadvantaged areas were at crisis point in regard to attracting and retraining teachers; his plans to act on the calls made in the report for financial and other incentives to keep teachers in areas of disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26704/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

87 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to claims in the report, An Action Plan to End Education Disadvantage, that schools in disadvantaged areas were at crisis point in regard to attracting and retraining teachers; his plans to act on the calls made in the report for financial and other incentives to keep teachers in areas of disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26704/02]

46 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to give teachers in disadvantaged areas an extra allowance to encourage them to remain in these areas or to take up posts in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

46 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to give teachers in disadvantaged areas an extra allowance to encourage them to remain in these areas or to take up posts in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/02]

32 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science his specific proposals to meet the commitment given in An Agreed Programme for Government to implement changes to retention and support policies which will assist schools in areas of significant disadvantage to recruit and retain teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26711/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

32 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science his specific proposals to meet the commitment given in An Agreed Programme for Government to implement changes to retention and support policies which will assist schools in areas of significant disadvantage to recruit and retain teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26711/02]

31 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science if the promised new appeals board for school transport has been established; the membership of the board; the steps being taken to promote public awareness of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26710/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

31 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science if the promised new appeals board for school transport has been established; the membership of the board; the steps being taken to promote public awareness of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26710/02]

30 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason DCU management declined to submit a file containing allegations against a person (details supplied) when asked by a person (details supplied) to do so at the end of a meeting on 9 November 2002. [26616/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

30 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason DCU management declined to submit a file containing allegations against a person (details supplied) when asked by a person (details supplied) to do so at the end of a meeting on 9 November 2002. [26616/02]

29 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals for meeting the requirements of children with special needs in mainstream education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26785/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

29 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals for meeting the requirements of children with special needs in mainstream education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26785/02]

28 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if 18,000 children with special needs will receive the maximum service; if he will ensure that there will be no cutback in the educational service; if services to the 6,000 children in special schools are to be protected and developed; and if his Department will adopt a policy of social and educational justice respecting the human rights of all children. [26867/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

28 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if 18,000 children with special needs will receive the maximum service; if he will ensure that there will be no cutback in the educational service; if services to the 6,000 children in special schools are to be protected and developed; and if his Department will adopt a policy of social and educational justice respecting the human rights of all children. [26867/02]

27 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reviews which are currently under way or are planned into the provision of resource teachers, special needs and classroom assistants; if he will clarify his remarks regarding such provision here when compared with other countries in the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26868/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

27 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reviews which are currently under way or are planned into the provision of resource teachers, special needs and classroom assistants; if he will clarify his remarks regarding such provision here when compared with other countries in the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26868/02]

26 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the many requests to his Department from ICON, the Inner City Organisations Network, that a task force on education be established in view of the extreme education disadvantage in Dublin north inner city. [26866/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

26 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the many requests to his Department from ICON, the Inner City Organisations Network, that a task force on education be established in view of the extreme education disadvantage in Dublin north inner city. [26866/02]

25 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications for teacher numbers and the pupil-teacher ratio of the decision announced in the budget to reduce public service numbers by 5,000 and to impose a freeze on future recruitment; the number of teaching positions which will be affected by these decisions; the way in which it will affect the promised appointment of extra resource teachers and special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26865/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

25 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications for teacher numbers and the pupil-teacher ratio of the decision announced in the budget to reduce public service numbers by 5,000 and to impose a freeze on future recruitment; the number of teaching positions which will be affected by these decisions; the way in which it will affect the promised appointment of extra resource teachers and special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26865/02]

24 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he intends to address the difficulties faced by third level institutions as a result of the cutbacks in the 2003 Estimates. [26864/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

24 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he intends to address the difficulties faced by third level institutions as a result of the cutbacks in the 2003 Estimates. [26864/02]

88 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he intends to address the problem of recruitment and staff retention in disadvantaged schools. [26595/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

88 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he intends to address the problem of recruitment and staff retention in disadvantaged schools. [26595/02]

87 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to claims in the report, An Action Plan to End Education Disadvantage, that schools in disadvantaged areas were at crisis point in regard to attracting and retraining teachers; his plans to act on the calls made in the report for financial and other incentives to keep teachers in areas of disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26704/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

87 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to claims in the report, An Action Plan to End Education Disadvantage, that schools in disadvantaged areas were at crisis point in regard to attracting and retraining teachers; his plans to act on the calls made in the report for financial and other incentives to keep teachers in areas of disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26704/02]

46 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to give teachers in disadvantaged areas an extra allowance to encourage them to remain in these areas or to take up posts in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

46 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to give teachers in disadvantaged areas an extra allowance to encourage them to remain in these areas or to take up posts in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/02]

32 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science his specific proposals to meet the commitment given in An Agreed Programme for Government to implement changes to retention and support policies which will assist schools in areas of significant disadvantage to recruit and retain teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26711/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

32 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science his specific proposals to meet the commitment given in An Agreed Programme for Government to implement changes to retention and support policies which will assist schools in areas of significant disadvantage to recruit and retain teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26711/02]

31 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science if the promised new appeals board for school transport has been established; the membership of the board; the steps being taken to promote public awareness of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26710/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

31 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science if the promised new appeals board for school transport has been established; the membership of the board; the steps being taken to promote public awareness of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26710/02]

30 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason DCU management declined to submit a file containing allegations against a person (details supplied) when asked by a person (details supplied) to do so at the end of a meeting on 9 November 2002. [26616/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

30 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason DCU management declined to submit a file containing allegations against a person (details supplied) when asked by a person (details supplied) to do so at the end of a meeting on 9 November 2002. [26616/02]

29 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals for meeting the requirements of children with special needs in mainstream education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26785/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

29 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals for meeting the requirements of children with special needs in mainstream education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26785/02]

28 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if 18,000 children with special needs will receive the maximum service; if he will ensure that there will be no cutback in the educational service; if services to the 6,000 children in special schools are to be protected and developed; and if his Department will adopt a policy of social and educational justice respecting the human rights of all children. [26867/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

28 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if 18,000 children with special needs will receive the maximum service; if he will ensure that there will be no cutback in the educational service; if services to the 6,000 children in special schools are to be protected and developed; and if his Department will adopt a policy of social and educational justice respecting the human rights of all children. [26867/02]

27 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reviews which are currently under way or are planned into the provision of resource teachers, special needs and classroom assistants; if he will clarify his remarks regarding such provision here when compared with other countries in the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26868/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

27 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reviews which are currently under way or are planned into the provision of resource teachers, special needs and classroom assistants; if he will clarify his remarks regarding such provision here when compared with other countries in the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26868/02]

26 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the many requests to his Department from ICON, the Inner City Organisations Network, that a task force on education be established in view of the extreme education disadvantage in Dublin north inner city. [26866/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

26 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the many requests to his Department from ICON, the Inner City Organisations Network, that a task force on education be established in view of the extreme education disadvantage in Dublin north inner city. [26866/02]

25 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications for teacher numbers and the pupil-teacher ratio of the decision announced in the budget to reduce public service numbers by 5,000 and to impose a freeze on future recruitment; the number of teaching positions which will be affected by these decisions; the way in which it will affect the promised appointment of extra resource teachers and special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26865/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

25 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications for teacher numbers and the pupil-teacher ratio of the decision announced in the budget to reduce public service numbers by 5,000 and to impose a freeze on future recruitment; the number of teaching positions which will be affected by these decisions; the way in which it will affect the promised appointment of extra resource teachers and special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26865/02]

24 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he intends to address the difficulties faced by third level institutions as a result of the cutbacks in the 2003 Estimates. [26864/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

24 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he intends to address the difficulties faced by third level institutions as a result of the cutbacks in the 2003 Estimates. [26864/02]

Regulation (EC) No 2321/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in, and for the dissemination of research results for, the implementation of the European Community Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 16 December 2002

Informierung der Länder über das Investitionsprogramm "Zukunft, Bildung und Betreuung" sowie Beantwortung eines Schreibens des thüringischen Kultusministers durch das BMBF (G-SIG: 15050164)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 December 2002

Primary Education: Motion.

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 11 December 2002

Amendment put.

37 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for spending cuts in his Departmental budget for 2003, particularly in education, research and advisory services, development aid and on-farm investment; if he will seek the reversal of these cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25962/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2002

37 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for spending cuts in his Departmental budget for 2003, particularly in education, research and advisory services, development aid and on-farm investment; if he will seek the reversal of these cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25962/02]

37 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for spending cuts in his Departmental budget for 2003, particularly in education, research and advisory services, development aid and on-farm investment; if he will seek the reversal of these cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25962/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2002

37 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for spending cuts in his Departmental budget for 2003, particularly in education, research and advisory services, development aid and on-farm investment; if he will seek the reversal of these cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25962/02]

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2104/2002 of 28 November 2002 adapting Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1575/2000 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 as far as the list of education and training variables and their codification to be used for data transmission from 2003 onwards are concerned

European Union · EUR-Lex · 28 November 2002

proposition de loi visant à restreindre la consommation de tabac chez les jeunes

France · Senate · 22 November 2002

Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2002

Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act - Amends the Peace Corps Act to require all recruiting of volunteers to be undertaken primarily by the Peace Corps. Amends reporting requirements for the Director of the Peace Corps. Requires the Director to report to Congress at least once per year on various topics, which shall include any recommendations for improving coordination of development projects between the Peace Corps and international or host country voluntary service organizations. Requires the Director to report to Congress on: (1) student loan forgiveness programs; and (2) initiatives that the Peace Corps intends to pursue with eligible countries where the presence of Peace Corps volunteers would facilitate a greater understanding that a universe exists of commonly shared human values and aspirations. Authorizes and strongly urges the Director to utilize the services of returned Peace Corps volunteers having language and cultural expertise, including those who may have served previously in countries with substantial Muslim populations, in order to open or reopen Peace Corps programs in such countries. Requires the Director to develop a training program for all Peace Corps volunteers in the education, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases. Increases from $125 to $275 for each month of satisfactory service the readjustment allowance for returned Peace Corps volunteers. Directs the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service to award grants to private nonprofit corporations for the purpose of enabling returned Peace Corps volunteers to carry out programs and projects to forward Peace Corps goals.

Communication from the Commission - European benchmarks in education and training: follow-up to the Lisbon European Council

European Union · European Commission · 20 November 2002

National Institute of Standards and Technology Authorization Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2002

National Institute of Standards and Technology Authorization Act of 2002 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for: (1) Scientific and Technical Research Services activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the Measurement Standards Laboratories and the Malcomb Baldrige National Quality Program; and (2) Industrial Technology Services activities of NIST for the Advanced Technology Program and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program; and (3) Construction of Research Facilities activities. Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to remove the one percent limit on NIST funds the Director of NIST is authorized to expend for awards of research fellowships and other financial assistance to students. Establishes the Baldrige National Quality Program within NIST to administer the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and to perform research and outreach activities to assist quality and performance improvement efforts. Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to: (1) increase the number of Malcolm awards; and (2) include not-for-profit organizations as qualifying organizations. Modifies NIST Act provisions regarding the Advanced Technology Program, including by authorizing: (1) the Secretary to aid U.S. joint research and development (R&D) ventures led by institutions of higher education or other nonprofit research organizations; and (2) the Secretary, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology, and the Director to enter into contracts with experts to analyze the need for or value of joint ventures in specific technical fields. Authorizes: (1) the Secretary, when entering into procurement contracts or financial assistance agreements to carry out collective R&D initiatives, to limit eligibility to nonprofit organizations; and (2) the Director to retain building use and depreciation surcharge fees for maintenance and repair of NIST facilities. Repeals provisions requiring the Director to establish a non-energy inventions program.

Stronger Tobacco Warning Labels To Save Lives Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2002

Stronger Tobacco Warning Labels to Save Lives Act - Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act and the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 to make it unlawful for any person to manufacture, package, or import for sale or distribution within the United States any cigarettes or smokeless tobacco products unless there is, in accordance with the specified requirements of this Act, a warning label on the upper portion of the front panel of the cigarette package (such as a carton) or on the principal display panel of the smokeless tobacco package. Lists, in the amendments to each Act, certain statements, at least one of which a warning label on a package must contain. Specifies label requirements for advertisements. Requires the rotation of labels for both packages and advertisements in accordance with a Federal Trade Commission approved plan.

A resolution recognizing the importance and accomplishments of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2002

Declares that the Senate: (1) supports the goals and ideals of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund; and (2) salutes and acknowledges the Fund and its efforts in support of equal opportunity in higher education.

A bill to amend the impact aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the delivery of payments under the program to local educational agencies.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2002

Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to entitle certain local educational agencies (LEAs) to certain payment amounts under Impact Aid programs: (1) relating to Federal acquisition of real property; and (2) for basic support for eligible federally-connected children. (Current law makes such LEAs eligible for such payments up to specified maximum amounts.) Revises the formula for calculating weighted student units for Impact Aid payments to LEAs for federally-connected children. Extends the authorization of appropriations for: (1) construction and school modernization payments for certain LEAs, including ones with high percentages of children living on Indian lands or children of military parents; and (2) facilities maintenance payments for certain schools located on military bases and serving military dependent children. Makes appropriations for payments in each fiscal year to LEAs under Impact Aid programs: (1) relating to Federal acquisition of real property; and (2) for basic support for eligible federally-connected children.

7 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on proposals for the national youth work development plan, 2002-06, by the national youth work advisory committee; the actions he intends to take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21868/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2002

7 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on proposals for the national youth work development plan, 2002-06, by the national youth work advisory committee; the actions he intends to take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21868/02]

6 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals to meet the commitment given in An Agreed Programme for Government, to further expand adult literacy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21751/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2002

6 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals to meet the commitment given in An Agreed Programme for Government, to further expand adult literacy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21751/02]

4 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to make the stay safe child abuse prevention programme mandatory on all schools. [21913/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2002

4 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to make the stay safe child abuse prevention programme mandatory on all schools. [21913/02]

3 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the operation to date of the National Educational Welfare Board; the number of staff employed and the services being offered by the board; if his attention has been drawn to reports of a recent court case where it was stated that a troubled boy facing charges could not be returned to mainstream education due to the fact that the board had no staff; and the procedures in place to check the attendance of primary and secondary pupils. [21911/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2002

3 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the operation to date of the National Educational Welfare Board; the number of staff employed and the services being offered by the board; if his attention has been drawn to reports of a recent court case where it was stated that a troubled boy facing charges could not be returned to mainstream education due to the fact that the board had no staff; and the procedures in place to check the attendance of primary and secondary pupils. [21911/02]

2 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if the funds gained by the 69% increase in college registration charges constitute an additional investment in education; if it is merely a mechanism to compensate for cuts in funding from tax revenue; if funding from registration fees or the possible reintroduction of third level fees will be ring fenced for investment in education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21914/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2002

2 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if the funds gained by the 69% increase in college registration charges constitute an additional investment in education; if it is merely a mechanism to compensate for cuts in funding from tax revenue; if funding from registration fees or the possible reintroduction of third level fees will be ring fenced for investment in education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21914/02]

5 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the action he intends to take to ensure that more suitably qualified teachers are employed in primary schools in view of a recent report by the INTO that almost 10% of teachers do not have a recognised primary teaching qualification. [21915/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2002

5 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the action he intends to take to ensure that more suitably qualified teachers are employed in primary schools in view of a recent report by the INTO that almost 10% of teachers do not have a recognised primary teaching qualification. [21915/02]

1 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he intends to ensure all primary school children are taught by fully trained and qualified teachers. [21912/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2002

1 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which he intends to ensure all primary school children are taught by fully trained and qualified teachers. [21912/02]

Ready To Educate All Children Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2002

Ready to Educate All Children Act of 2002 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive matching grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to establish partnerships with high poverty local educational agencies or high poverty schools (local partners) to establish or enhance a clinically-based elementary or secondary school teacher training program. Requires an IHE receiving such a grant to: (1) establish a partnership with a local partner to establish or enhance such a program; (2) facilitate a partnership among the IHE's departments to ensure that future teachers are prepared to teach; and (3) implement a project-based assessment. Requires such IHE also to use grant funds for at least three activities listed. Makes a student who participates in a program funded under this Act eligible for student assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 during the student's fifth year of study for a teaching degree (if such clinically-based program is a teaching-degree study requirement).

Paul Wellstone Early Educator Loan Forgiveness Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2002

Paul Wellstone Early Educator Loan Forgiveness Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the student loan forgiveness program for child care providers to include preschool teachers. Requires such teachers to: (1) have received at least an associate's degree, and be working toward or have already received a bachelor's degree, in early childhood education; and (2) work for an eligible preschool program provider to prepare the children for transition to kindergarten.