University of North Texas to Open First Vegan Cafeteria

The first vegan cafeteria has opened — but not to make a statement about animal welfare, states Dining Services director, despite praise from PETA. Next week, the University of North Texas will open the nation’s first strictly vegan cafeteria, writes Allie Grasgreen at USA Today. But administrators didn’t create the vegan-friendly option to make a statement about animal welfare or sustainability so much as to provide more...

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Armenian students prefer European education now

As compared to previous years, fewer Armenian students receive education in US educational institutions, Gayane Grigoryan, Senior Educational Adviser, American Councils for International Education, told Tert.am at the Education USA exhibition. The reason is that more Armenians prefer European education now. “According to the Institute of International Education, 350 Armenian students studied at US educational institutions in 2011. In...

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DOCTORAL EDUCATION IN THE USA

CIRGE has analyzed the history, structure, and its implication on doctoral education in the USA. Being the country that produces the largest number of PhDs in the world,  CIRGE has examined in depth the structure and outcomes of Doctorate Education. Flores, E. & Nerad M. (2012). Peer in Doctoral Education: Unrecognized Learning partners. New Directions for Higher Education. No 157, Spring 201, pp.73- 83.  Download: Peers...

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Computer Education for Teachers

Know Your USA is featured in the new book: Computer Education for Teachers: Integrating Technology into Classroom Teaching by V. Sharp;"An example of an addictive drill-and-practice program is Know Your USA".We are delighted that Know Your USA was featured in such a great publication for teachers. Book Description (from Amazon)Teachers who want an up-to-date, readable, and concise introduction to computers continue to turn to Computer...

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