protest acts had no effect the decisions of latvia's education ministry were final. so far inspectors haven't shown up in many russian schools and all subjects is still taught in russian. matfield language textbooks approved by the education ministry can be seen in full view but they are only for show. militia cough is the first russian mayor of riga since independence twenty years ago he too had to close schools down including schools for russian speaking students but it didn't lead to any actions of protest in that instance schools were shot soley for economic all round the demographic reasons half of the classrooms in one third of all schools had no people's. mortgages. many of the decisions taken by the previous mayor were largely politically motivated that was the basis for decisions about whether schools should be closed down rules because when we merge schools we make a great deal of effort to accommodate all the children in the new building we also do all we can to retain jobs for the teachers i was most but in the old days they just closed schools down and t

math fin language textbooks approved by the education ministry can be seen in full view but they are only for show. miller shook off in the first russian mayor of riga since independence twenty years ago he too had to close schools down including schools for russian speaking students but it didn't lead to any actions of protest in that instance schools were shot solely for economic all round the demographic reasons half of the classrooms in one third of all schools had no people's. morgan freeman. many of the decisions taken by the previous mayor were largely politically motivated that was the basis for decisions about whether schools should be closed down walls and when we emerge schools we make a great deal of effort to accommodate all the children in the new building the city we also do all we can to retain jobs for the teachers who was most but in the old days they just closed schools down and that was that there was a preview for. the fact that the russian was elected mayor of the latvian capital in the summer of two thousand and nine surprised many politicians analysts put it d

>> china's education ministry looking to phase out majors that produce graduates who have problems findingobs. what do you think of about this idea? >> i think it's a brilliant idea. especially here in the united states we could actually reeducate our work force, everybody wins. everybody wins. i think it's a win-win. >> this is the most unamerican idea i've ever heard in my life is discussing. think about it. >> why? >> and charlie, why? >> we're kicking people out of college because we don't like-- >> the majors would help them get employment. >> and this is said in the land where they kill people left and right and you can't protest and put a gun to your head, study math. that's what you're saying, that's what you want. >> no, no, and there are millions of parents in this country telling their kids, listen go for this degree, not that degree. >> that's something else. i tell you this is the government of china to do something that every american should be just, just think is the most disgusting thing on the planet. putting guns to kids heads and telling them-- i know fine arts majors wh

. >> a leading figure in finland's education field works with its ministry of education.recent book "finnish lessons," he says finland is less concerned with the amount of time they spend in class than how that time is spent. >> if we could calculate how much time young people engage in real learning, i think finnish young people are probably at the same level where your children or japanese or koreans are. >> in finland's schools, teachers spend less time drilling the facts and more time developing students' creativity. most importantly, he says, hardly any time is spend preparing students for standardized tests. >> we have deliberately removed all those thipgs. we never had a standardized testing system. and i hope that we never will. >> but how can finland afford to be so flexible in its approach and still get great results? the answer is simple. they have great teachers. [ speaking in foreign language ] >> teaching is a highly respected profession here, on par with doctors and lawyers. that's because they're all required to have master's degrees. the competition for t

. >> a leading figure in finland's education field works with its ministry of education.his recent book "finnish lessons," he says finland is less concerned with the amount of time they spend in class than how that time is spent. >> if we could calculate how much time young people engage in real learning, i think finnish young people are probably at the same level where your children or japanese or koreans are. >> in finland's schools, teachers spend less time drilling the facts and more time developing students' creativity. most importantly, he says, hardly any time is spend preparing students for standardized tests. >> we have deliberately removed all those things. we never had a standardized testing system. and i hope that we never will. >> but how can finland afford to be so flexible in its approach and still get great results? the answer is simple. they have great teachers. [ speaking in foreign language ] >> teaching is a highly respected profession here, on par with doctors and lawyers. that's because they're all required to have master's degrees. the competition f

education and health care. the top comedian had been jailed by the regime. >> there are some changes in the ministry. you can see an economic sector. also an education, there is an improvement. in health, no improvement. in arts, no improvement. -- also an education, no improvement. >> this could have a very different face from the past. >> to discuss this further, on the line from washington, d.c. is ben rodgers from christian solidarity worldwide. let's assume that this was the seat in parliament, how effective is parliament? >> that is the question. under the constitution that was introduced a couple of years ago, the military has built in 25% of the seats. that is before those that were effectively rate in the elections last year. rigged in the elections last year. the other question is how they will act when they do win seats. what do you think there will be free and fair elections? will they be able to be on a level footing? >> well, that is the test of whether the president is serious about reform. president obama described this as flickers of hope. this can mean anything. >> are you happy that

ministry. are not competent or even qualified or educated in science these are accountants these are lawyers these are m.b.a.'s is that anything but scientists this room was something to have become part of the uk. what do you think about genetically modified foods interest in general yes i think it's definitely safe but as long as there's regulation there's been research and everything there's. no research showing that it's not safe or that there's any difference between it and regular not faithful and scholarships they give out scholarship yeah there's lots yeah lots from santo. than yeah all the different chemical companies and everything like that for sure. so yeah they're getting involved in there's definitely have. a presence on campus for sure. it is the first time in the history of mankind that we have been able to engineer the genetic inheritance of living beings a man it would be wise to ask if there are side effects and to check on them when you insert artificial genes anywhere by bombarding an organism or plants general metabolism can be affected it could be terrible. if somebody could

education will improve and everybody benefits. >> the uprising earlier this year is now being heard outside ministries and to parliament. teachers have been traditionally poorly paid in europe, with many having to take a second job to make ends meet but the transitional government claims their strength is repairingth struggling economy. we want to help ensure a stable economy but how can i when i've got no energy? how am i to teach democracy to a child when i can't even afford a pair of knew shoes new shoes. >> he also wants his country to recover economically and believes that unions can play a crucial role. dialogue is the key to stability now, he says. another long working day comes to a close, and his extra hours for union activities leave him precious little time for his family, but his mother, wife and young son are what motivate him to fight for his rights. he wants his family covered in case something happens to him at work. >> i want my son and other children in egypt to have a better life. in a democratic country, with a fair wage so they can live in dignity. >> his son is four years old, and he is determined

ministries. >> part of what our program does is help support their education and put them to school and do a lotthe psychosocial work so we wanted to meet some of these kids. >> how you doing? how you doing? >> i like to introduce you guys to two of my friends here visiting the school today. this is common. >> how you doing? >> justin. >> someone teach him how to sew? >> can somebody teach me? >> okay. so she would like to teach you. >> she's going to teach me? she's going to teach justin tin. >> okay. >> being at the school is like it brought a smile to my face because you know, we have been seeing the children that have been going through what the restavek children have been going through. when i see kids in uniforms learning, it just, it moves me like especially knowing the struggle that these kids have come from. and i saw a joy in the fact that the kids, the kids were feeling proud and the fact that they were learning. >> common is a very deep and spiritual cat. i think the lights for him started to go off because he was seeing the potential of light happening for these kids. you want to be

ministries of edwardsville, illinois, where he oversees the church, christian day school and daycare center. he's completed three missions trips to hatey and honduras and is working to complete his clinical pass storm education -- pastoral education. pastor springer has been a model of service to his community, his church and his nation and it's truly my honor, pastor, to join my colleagues in welcoming you as our guest chaplain. privileged to represent you and privileged that you're here today. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will entertain up to 15 further requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. >> mr. speaker, i rise today in support of a balanced budget amendment to our constitution. for 24 years i ran my own small business with my wife, we had to balance our budget every month and every year. i've also raised three boys with my wife and we've had to balance our budget as a family in order to live within our means. i believe the united states constitution is one of the greatest documents ever written and i d