Omaha school reform sparks debate over segregation risk
The proposal to create a learning community governing all area districts aims to promote integration by pooling resources across Douglas and Sarpy counties. Critics warn the plan could restore de jure separation by producing racially homogeneous districts, while supporters say board representation for minorities improves under a unified system.
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Open letter to Larry Page on Google's China censorship
A visiting journalist praises Google co founder Larry Page and Sergey Brin for creating a world changing search tool, but criticizes Google's acceptance of Chinese censorship. The letter cites Schmidt remarks and contrasts Google's stance with Microsoft Yahoo and Cisco while urging bold action against Beijing's controls.
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Funeral protest spurs Iowa hate law to protect mourners
An Ogden funeral for Iowa Army National Guard Sgt. Daniel Lesker sparked renewed condemnation of the Kansas based protest group. The Legislature passed a law banning protests at funerals and Gov. Tom Vilsack signed it, aimed at shielding mourners from hateful demonstrations.
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Study links methane cuts to lives saved worldwide
Princeton University and government researchers say reducing methane emissions by 20 percent could prevent about 370 000 premature deaths globally from 2010 to 2030. The study appears in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Always on Duty Reflections on loving families
A reader praises the article Always on Duty and expresses a wish for every child to have a loving mother and father. The note celebrates families where parents work as a team and mentions the Gorsich family as an example of cherished children.
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Emissions test shows E85 raises methane output in car
The DOE tested a Ford Taurus with E85 and found methane emissions doubled compared to gasoline. The prompt asks for the increase in premature deaths from using E85, but no death or health impact data is provided in the source.
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U.S. Department of Energy
Don’t tie salaries of teachers to test scores
A letter argues against linking teacher pay to student test results, proposing base salaries like other states and performance pay tied to goals set by administrators. It warns against government micromanagement, praises teachers as professionals, and urges school leaders to use multiple metrics. Rhonda Case, Iowa City.
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