NEA adopts cautious shift toward bonus pay for teachers
The National Education Association moves toward allowing performance bonuses while opposing merit pay based on tests or subjective evaluations. The policy stops short of replacing seniority with bonuses and offers technical help to locals facing legislated or board-imposed plans.
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Jordanian security officials thwart hijacking in Amman
Three Syrians tried to hijack a Syria bound jetliner at Queen Alia Airport. A bomb wounded 15 passengers before one attacker was shot dead by guards. The two other suspects were captured and the flight returned safely to Amman.
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Combined lifestyle changes cut heart stroke risk study
A Boston led analysis of the Nurses Health Study reports that a mix of healthy diet moderate exercise no smoking and limited alcohol can slash women's heart disease risk by up to 83 percent and stroke risk by 75 percent. Researchers note the combined impact exceeds what any single change offers and could prevent over 80 percent of heart attacks alongside medical care. The study follows 84,129 registered nurses over 14 years across 11 states starting from 1976.
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