No Child Left Behind anniversary sparks mixed views
Janet Borholm reports on the second anniversary of the No Child Left Behind Act amid shifting support. While President Bush touted gains, critics including Howard Dean John Kerry and Dick Gephardt call for changes funding concerns rise as Iowa lawmakers express disappointment though aiming to maintain the goal of universal proficiency.
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Democrats fire up for finish line in cedar rapids caucuses
Four contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination rallied party supporters in Cedar Rapids nine days before the January 19 caucuses. John Kerry, John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich and Howard Dean addressed 600 attendees at the Linn County Democratic Party event broadcast on C-SPAN. Edwards urged supporters to caucus for him while Kerry argued against Bush and Kerry pledged a strong White House bid.
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No Child Left Behind Summary
The No Child Left Behind Act requires schools to raise student proficiency in math, reading, and science by 2013 14. Schools failing to show two years of progress are placed on a School in Need of Assistance list, enabling parental school choice. Three years on the list trigger universal school choice and required corrective plans.
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North Korea touts show of a nuclear deterrent
North Korea said it displayed its nuclear deterrent to an unofficial U S delegation visiting Yongbyon nuclear complex. The group, including experts and former officials, saw requested items but details remain undisclosed. The visit aims to facilitate new six party talks on the North’s suspected weapons program amid tensions with the United States.
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Legislative Preview. Lawmakers face $258 million deficit in 2005
Iowa lawmakers begin the 80th General Assembly with a projected $258 million shortfall for fiscal 2005, prompting talks to balance spending without tax increases. Leaders warn of tough budget year but expect innovation as they seek to protect education health care and public safety while trimming low priority programs.
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