Bush stresses education during downtown school visit
President candidate Kayla Thornton prompts Bush on education quality. He argues for varied approaches and says one size does not fit all while praising a public school near parents’ workplaces. Critics warn voucher plans threaten such schools and blame the candidate’s stance.
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Schools debate split ballot to win grant funding
A task force urges the school board to place a 44 to 46 million bond issue before voters by year end to avoid losing a 750 thousand grant for a new elementary school. The issue, tied to a 20 year bond, faces a board decision after an Aug. 28 meeting with administration recommendations due by Thursday.
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Brownfields assessment eyed to spark development in city
City plans a brownfields assessment for C R sites with an EPA grant of 200 000 to gauge contamination and estimate cleanup costs for residential commercial or industrial use. Officials say low contamination could lure developers despite high cleanup fears while residents urge timely action to avoid long vacancies.
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