State to combine two school accountability systems into one
Aiken district staffer Gina Bassford discusses growth and absolute ratings under a dual accountability framework. The state plans separate labels from excellent to at risk and will release fall report cards with differing criteria but same test base. Zais and Stone support a single system with letter grades to replace duplicative measures.
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Embassies closed across Muslim world after threat
U S diplomatic missions abroad shuttered Sunday amid an unspecified threat, with officials citing an abundance of caution. Some facilities may remain closed for more than a day while Europe and Latin America also observe Sunday closures.
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Dying boy to serve as dad's best man
In Jeannette Pennsylvania a two year old boy Logan Stevenson with leukemia and Fanconi anemia will be best man at his parents wedding this weekend. Logan has months to live per doctors. Isabella 13 will be bridesmaid and Savannah 1 will be flower girl.
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