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Thursday, July 5, 2007

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Attorney for English language learner and immigrant rights advocate headlines School of Education program

A national advocate of immigrant students will address an Indiana University group completing certification for English-as-Second-Language teaching. Roger Rosenthal, executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based Migrant Legal Action Program Inc., will address the annual Tandem Certification of Indiana Teachers (TACIT) summer retreat on Friday, June 27.   Full Story >>

While innovations in virtual learning accelerate growth, regulatory issues must be addressed

A new policy brief from the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at the Indiana University School of Education examines the emergence of virtual education as a potentially viable public education tool. The report, "Promises and Pitfalls of Virtual Education in the United States and Indiana," recommends the development of clear guidelines and policies to allow virtual education to succeed and avoid possible litigation.   Full Story >>

Indiana University law professor available to comment on torture report

Responding to a Physicians for Human Rights report on the torture of terrorism suspects detained by the U.S., Indiana University School of Law--Bloomington Professor Jeannine Bell notes there is little evidence that torture is effective.   Full Story >>

Campaign raises more than $60 million for graduate fellowships

Indiana University and its fundraising partner, the IU Foundation, announced today (June 11) that IU Bloomington's "Matching the Promise" campaign has raised more than $60 million for graduate fellowships.   Full Story >>

IU professor Dawn Johnsen testifies at 'secret law' hearing

The Bush Administration's excessive reliance on "secret law" threatens the effective functioning of American democracy, Indiana University Law Professor Dawn E. Johnsen said this week in testimony to a Senate subcommittee.   Full Story >>

Lugar to speak at IU Law School graduation ceremony

U.S. Sen. Richard G. Lugar will be the keynote speaker on Saturday, May 3, for the Graduation Recognition Ceremony of the Indiana University School of Law--Bloomington. The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. at the IU Auditorium.   Full Story >>



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