Iowa Moves Toward State Core Curriculum Rules
Iowa lawmakers backed statewide content standards and a minimum core curriculum to guide K 12 instruction. The plan, supported by Gov Culver, would require districts to adopt a math science literacy and social studies baseline before the 2010 11 school year and emphasize finances health civics technology and employability.
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Kosovo declares its independence
Kosovo and its leaders seek rapid international recognition after declaring independence from Serbia. Russia pledges to defend Serbia’s territorial integrity as European Union foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss recognition and stabilizing the volatile region amid ongoing negotiations.
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Winter storm reshapes Iowa travel with heavy snow
A major winter storm blitzed eastern Iowa bringing ice and heavy snow. Linn County reported 6.5 inches and Johnson County 5 inches as roads froze, delaying travel across the region. Utilities halted outages with about 4 500 customers affected at peak, many restored by Sunday afternoon.
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Foreclosure Crisis Sparks Homeless Squatting in Vacant Homes
In Cleveland and other cities homeless people increasingly squat in foreclosed houses as utilities may still work. Advocates warn of risks from fires and confrontations with criminals, while some see empty properties as low cost shelter with privacy.
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Northeast Ohio Coalition For the Homeless
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