Testing controversy divides Bush and Gore on education reform
In Virginia and nationwide, high stakes standardized testing divides political allies and concerns parents, students, and teachers. Justinn Kidd, 11, balances tutoring and late homework as states move toward diploma tests and funding tied to scores.
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Virginia tests and graduation rules spark district reforms
Virginia rescales annual exams for grades three five eight and all high schoolers to gauge mastery in English science history and math. Beginning 2004 high schoolers must pass six exams to graduate, and by 2007 districts with under 70 percent passing risk losing accreditation.
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Church seeks court permission to sell assets in bond case
Bluefield report states Terry L. Church, tied to the failed McDowell County bank, filed on June 2 a motion to sell vehicles and real estate including Hog Pen Enterprises property in Myrtle Beach. Bond originally 2.5 million, cut to 2 million. proceeds would fund living and defense and may reduce insurance costs. Church, 47, Keystone, seeks sale of Hardware Buildings in Keystone and property used by a religious entity in Mercer County, with funds deposited with the Clerk. Sentencing for Church and co-defendant Michael H. Graham is set for July 17.
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Governor’s mobile office to visit Union Friday
The Southern Mobile Office will meet constituents at Monroe Public Library on Route 219 Union on Friday from 1 30 to 3 p m local time. In Boissevain Va a Rescue 945 jamboree crafts and flea market will run Saturday 7 a m to 4 p m at Coal Miner Park admission 2 for adults children free lawn chairs advised music starts 10 a m no food vendors and vendors may reserve space by calling 945 2554
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