Aiken United Way exceeds 2003 campaign goal
Aiken County residents surpassed the 2.64 million target for the United Way 2003 drive, raising 2.702 million led by chair William Price. The funds support 60 programs across 30 agencies, aiding Safe havens for at risk families and services from day care to rehabilitative care, with endowment to emergency needs.
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Letters to the Editor policy in The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard welcomes letters to the editor but requires a brief submission with the writer's signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed before publication.
Aiken Standard Names Top Editorial and Management Team
The Aiken Standard announces its leadership lineup with Publisher Scott B. Hunter EQILOL Jeffrey B. Wallace as Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa, Business Manager Ellen C. Priest, Timothy E. O Briant, Phillip Yates, Scot Newcom, J. David Boyd, and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson.
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Should Congress scrap the No Child Left Behind Act
Analysts debate scrapping NCLB while praising standards and accountability. Critics argue high-stakes testing harms well rounded education and fails to fund mandates, leaving districts, states, and students burdened with overcrowding and dwindling resources.
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No Child Left Behind Act reshapes federal K 12 policy
Arlington VA The No Child Left Behind Act links federal funding to measurable academic results and expands school choice. It mandates annual testing in grades 3 8, reporting by subgroups, and requires improvement for all groups, stirring debate among educators unions and policymakers. Robert Holland of the Lexington Institute provides context.
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Congress must target aid for low income seniors not universal drug coverage
Derek Hunter of The Heritage Foundation argues against a universal Medicare drug benefit. He says most seniors already have coverage and a government subsidy to keep employer plans would divert costs, harming those with low incomes and leaving retirees to bear the bill. He advocates targeted aid for those who need help paying for medications.
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