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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 2004
Page
13
Barbers Hill student vents against TAKS testing, saying the high stakes determine graduation and rely on uncertain multiple choice results. He recalls math anxiety, science gaps, and fear of failing, hoping for alternative graduation measures.
A student writer praises Gordon Blue at Lee High School for 17 years of care and memorable teaching. The piece highlights his calculus and statistics classes, engaging methods, personal support, respect for students, and lasting impact that has drawn former students back and earned many signatures for teacher of the year.
The writer previews prom weekend plans including nail care, wardrobe prep, and a beach trip with friends. They note junior status, upcoming senior year, and budget considerations while urging peers to buy tickets and reflect on choices. The diary tone conveys excitement, stress, and a focus on making prudent decisions.
A Lee College brief promotes a Tuesday evening workshop at the Advanced Technology Center room 324 teaching payroll forms and bookkeeping systems with Scott Taylor of Taylor Bookkeeping, plus a spring professional driving course coordinated with the Department of Transportation running May 17 to May 28, 7 am to 5:30 pm daily, for 2390 dollars including permit DOT physical drug screen and CDl license.
Lee College offers a Lifeguard course to learn essential skills and safety tactics. The class runs Fridays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 16. A $110 registration is required and supplies must be bought from the American Red Cross. For details call Continuing Education at 281-425-6311.
The House Education Committee advanced an omnibus school finance bill replacing property tax cuts with a payroll tax and other levies, aiming to raise about 1.5 billion for schools. The plan lowers property taxes, allows local tax raises, taxes bottled water and ads, and adds a new funding formula for elementary and high school students. Lt. Gov Dewhurst praised the move as progress toward equity and reduced Robin Hood effects.
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