Analysis of State Tests Shows Ranking Confusion Across Districts
An Argus analysis questions statewide tests and rankings as a drop in district rankings may not reflect actual student gains. It highlights minor score differences driving large shifts, cites the California Department of Education, and compares Newark schools Schilling and another to show conflicting percentile outcomes.
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Fremont School Staff Win State Strike Sanction
Fremont school employees won a state strike sanction from the state board after a meeting in San Francisco. The unanimous action condemned the Fremont board of trustees and demanded immediate concessions including substantial salary and fringe benefits. The dispute pits the Fremont board against workers amid mediation talks set for tomorrow.
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Hazing incident leads to fraternity members’ summons
In Carmel New York police found 18 fraternity members in four cars on the parkway shoulder at 4:30 a.m. wearing only undershirts stained with a gooey mixture. They had forced new members to sit in convertibles during an apparent hazing “war game.” The group faces harassment charges and were released after being cited.
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Weather Almanac Notes Turbulent Start Clears Soon
The report recalls a period of gloomy conditions followed by a brighter spell as winds shift and the sky clears. Forecasters expect improving weather with diminishing clouds and rising brightness as the day progresses.
Hearst Home Release Portrait Reveals Quiet Plans
Patricia Hearst, free on a $1.5 million bail, spoke of reading plans and buying a guard dog after returning to a Nob Hill apartment. She said she wants to exercise, gain weight, and resume normal life while awaiting appeal on her federal robbery conviction. Guards and privacy mark her postrelease days as she adjusts to home life.
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Carter Kissinger call for cooperation in Plains transition
President-elect Carter praised Kissinger as a friend and urged cooperation for a smooth transition from the Ford administration. Kissinger said there is no plan to sell Western arms to Rhodesia and emphasized bipartisan support for a nonpartisan foreign policy, as he and Carter outlined a cooperative path for the upcoming administration.
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SALT Talks Recessed Amid Negotiation Deadlock in Geneva
United States and Soviet Union pause after four years of talks with no treaty. Johnson and Semenov will resume in Geneva after consultations. Ford and Brezhnev previously agreed in principle to limit arsenals to 400 delivery vehicles, but missile developments hinder precise treaty language. The Cruise missile controversy remains a key sticking point.
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