Alternative teacher certification plan sparks debate in Texas
State education officials proposed temporary certificates for graduates who pass a competency exam to teach grades eight through twelve. They would complete abbreviated training and earn full certification within two years while teaching, part of a plan to ease Texas teacher shortages. Critics warn untrained adults could harm students, while supporters say districts can vet and train new hires locally.
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Sound mystery lingers for space station crew
NASA and DoD say no debris collision detected after an odd sound heard by astronaut Michael Foale and cosmonaut Alexander Kaleri near the International Space Station. No damage reported, leaving the cause unresolved as officials review radar data and other factors.
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Parking patrol keeps handicap spots open
Clarence Holt, a 54 year old quadriplegic in Austin, patrols parking lots with aide Jeff Monroe to enforce handicap space use. They write tickets for violators and urge businesses to improve accessibility following his paralysis in January 1991 after an Austin police cruiser collided with his car.
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AFL CIO workers take two unpaid days to avert layoffs
About 200 AFL CIO employees will take two days of unpaid leave to prevent layoffs as the labor federation tightens its budget amid plans for its largest political campaign. Managers also agreed to the unpaid days in a summer contract deal.
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