Drop conflict management from schools to teach foreign languages
In a letter to The Gazette, Robert N. Mueller argues against dropping foreign language study, suggesting instead that schools should drop conflict management and decision making. He cites Kristof and WuDunn on American provincialism and urges maintaining international and social skills in education.
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Sheryl Wu Dunn
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China
United States
United Nations
Midwest
Students urge IRV to replace Electoral College
Two Metro High School seniors in Cedar Rapids urge change to U S voting, proposing instant run-off voting. They note registering 200 voters and argue IRV would ensure a majority winner, reduce third party vilification, and boost turnout.
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Metro High School
Cedar Rapids
Australia
Ireland
Justin Bascom
Erin Fowler
Iowan responds to immigrant letter criticizing votes
A reader from Iowa rebukes a December 1 letter condemning immigrants. The writer claims immigrants will vote Democrat and take jobs. The responder argues ancestors were also immigrants and urges self reflection on origins and contributions.
Word games from a retired teacher puzzle
A humorous puzzle presents seven sentences with errors and a rewrite. The scoring assigns five points for each error in items 4 and 6 and three points for all other errors, totaling up to 33. It includes a crossword clue and a solution list noting spelling and usage corrections.
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Garfield
Innsbruck
Harry Hamlin
Frankfort
Kentucky
Frankfurt
Germany
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