Vouchers split Miami civil rights groups over school aid
In Miami a rift emerged between the Urban League and the NAACP over a Florida voucher plan. The Urban League has hired a Washington law firm to back the vouchers, while the NAACP vows to sue. Public opinion shows growing black support for vouchers, though views vary by income and education level. The plan would provide $4000 per child to low performing public school students to attend private or religious schools once signed by Governor Jeb Bush.
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Hugh Price
Joint
Center For Political and Economic Studies
David Bositis
Joint Center
Voices From Leaders Across Topics Highlighting Law and Policy
A collage of quotes from judges, officials, and experts covers crime sentencing, registry efforts, market integration, legislative retrials, tax policy, lottery plans, public safety rewards, NATO actions, FEMA aid, energy espionage, officer welfare, refugee resilience, and child violence concerns.
State delays graduation exam plan amid concerns over readiness
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test will be delayed to the 2002-03 school year as a graduation requirement. Officials fear many students would fail if taught material is not aligned and districts would bear high remedial costs statewide. The delay aims to allow curriculum adjustments and teacher preparation.
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National Cemetery at Fort Gordon urged to honor veterans
Readers are urged to back a plan to establish a National Cemetery at Fort Gordon in Aiken County and the Central Savannah River Area. The appeal notes space shortages in existing cemeteries and calls for letters to Sens. Thurmond and Hollings and Reps. Graham and Spence urging quick legislation. The appeal emphasizes honoring World War II veterans and duty to those who served.
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United States Army
Fort Gordon
Thurmond and Hollings
Graham and
Spence
Papouchado Townsend Praised For Innovation In Child Health
At the California Maternal and Child Health Conference officials commend Karen Papouchado city councilwoman and Sue Townsend county coroner for their innovative projects to reduce infant mortality in Aiken. The program coordinator of the FIMA Support Program in Oakland endorses their public service as a model for California.
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California
Aiken
Karen Papouchado
Sue Townsend
Sue ‘Townsend
Kennedy Middle School Teacher Praised by Aiken Seniors
The All-America City of Aiken honors Barbara Bates for her unique teaching style and dedication. Seniors from the Pen Pal Program praise her influence, noting students designed Pen Pal Plaques and hosted a supervision luncheon at the school.
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Kennedy
Aiken
Kennedy Middle School
Barbara Bates
Aiken Standard Letters to Editor Guidelines
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with the writer’s signature mailing address and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed and should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or sent via editorial at scescape.not via email.
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THING
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