New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) All distance learning degrees awarded with recognition from Distance Education Council (DEC) are valid degrees for applying and obtaining central government jobs, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (Ignou) said here Tuesday.

Distance education too can give IAS officers (HT via Yahoo! India News)

IF YOU thought distance learning was only for losers, here's a reality check. Two IGNOU graduates have cleared this year's civil services, and are set to become IAS officers.

Charter schools develop using online technology (The Ashland Daily Press)

GLIDDEN - The future of five new charter schools in the northwoods has taken a more definite shape as teachers completed two weeks of training in distance education and project-based learning Friday.

Trainer help folks near and far (The Ann Arbor News)

Ellen Adams has never met Kim Wathen in person. Distance didn't stop Wathen from helping Adams with her motocross career. Adams, 23, of Nova Scotia, Canada, found Wathen, who lives in Marion Township, on the Racer X Virtual Trainer Web site before hiring her to set up a diet and exercise program.

Open water draws teen to new Olympic event (USA Today)

Chloe Sutton is a two-time national champion in open water swimming. She's a favorite to represent the USA at the Beijing Games in the 10-kilometer (6.2-mile race). But first, the 15-year-old must qualify this weekend at the U.S. qualifying, at Fort Myers, Fla., for the world championships next spring.