In in school suspensions Coffeeville pilots video classroom system
The Coffeeville High School in Mississippi tests in school suspensions using video cameras and computer links to keep suspended students engaged. The program costs 260000 but preserves instructional time and archives lessons for later access, though critics urge addressing underlying issues and avoiding out of school suspensions.
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Iowa
Coffeeville High School
Mississippi
Coffeeville
Paula Vincent
Cedar Rapids Community
Thai deaths in Iraq spark national debate and honors
War returns to Thailand as Ampon Chulert and Mitt Clahan arrive in brown coffins. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra promotes them posthumously to lieutenant colonels and awards 500,000 baht to each family, with other donations from leaders. The deaths prompt reflection on Thailand's role in Iraq and its balancing act between the United States and China and amid public skepticism.
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Mitt Clahan
Thailand
United States
Vietnam
Don Muang
Thaksin Shinawatra
Army
U.S
Hambali
Bali
Iraq
Thaksin
Southeast Asia
Camp Lima
Karbala
Nation
Bush
China
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Bangkok
Candidates Must Address Job Growth and Security
Pete Waller of Hiawatha voices concern that presidential candidates ignore job growth and job security. He argues big business risks, insufficient jobs, and immigration labor reducing opportunities and urges candidates to address growth to win his vote.
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Pete Waller
Hiawatha
Letters endorsing Howard Dean call for Jan caucus input
In The Gazette readers are urged to submit letters by Jan 13 for the Jan 19 caucuses. Carol Thompson of Iowa City endorses former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, citing his Vermont record and balanced budget as proof he can restore the safety net and provide stable government for Americans.
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Howard Dean
America
Carol Thompson
Iowa City
George Bush
Dean
Bush
Edwards: A Winning Strategy for 2004 Caucus Campaign
The piece argues Dean cannot beat Bush and urges Edwards as a viable alternative. It praises Edwards for integrity and a practical agenda on education jobs health care and the environment. The author endorses Edwards and urges support ahead of the January 19 caucus.
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John Edwards
Edwards
United States
Death and violence define civilization in modern view
The author reflects on how death, from natural disasters to serial killers and terrorist acts, colors humanity's self image. He notes rising wartime and crime tolls, cites the D C sniper pair, Timothy McVeigh, and global threats, yet argues universal humanity makes every death personally felt as more than a number.
Time to take notice of Clark's qualifications
Wes Clark, a fast rising Democratic candidate, has three decades of national defense experience and proven success. He is a master diplomat who speaks four languages and is not a traditional politician. He views running for office as patriotic duty and contrasts with the Bush approach of photo ops.
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Wes Clark
Clark
G.I. Joe
Dean's vision expands safety net for all Americans
As a Democrat, I push for food shelter health care and education as guaranteed rights for every American. The wealth gap widens while some children thrive and others live in poverty, highlighting a basic unfairness in society.
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