ACT urges math and reading boost for work bound students
The ACT report from Iowa City urges equal math and reading standards for work bound and college bound high school students. Chief executive Richard Ferguson says setting lower standards limits future job options and wage potential. The study analyzes 476,847 Illinois 11th graders from 2001 to 2004.
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ACT study proposes statewide college ready high school plan
The ACT study recommends a statewide commitment ensuring all Students graduate prepared for college or workforce programs. It calls for a rigorous core course program and early progress assessments starting in eighth grade to guide interventions and maximize college and career readiness.
Off-Label Drug Use High In Office Prescriptions
A Knight Ridder study in Archives of Internal Medicine finds about 1 in 7 U S prescriptions in 2001 lacked solid evidence of effectiveness. Authors warn off-label use may threaten patient safety and represent wasteful medicine, based on office-based practice data. Senior author Randall Stafford notes broad implications for all drug consumers.
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Medicare drug plan enrollment and coverage details
Enrollment must be online or by phone by midnight Monday or postmarked by Monday. Standard plan costs start with $250 in drug costs, then Medicare covers 75 percent up to $2,250. A doughnut hole applies from $2,250 to $5,100, with no costs covered. Costs over $5,100 are covered at 95 percent. Low income singles and couples may have no monthly premium or deductible. Call SSA at 1800-772-1213 or Cedar Rapids office at 319-393-0045 or apply online at socialsecurity.gov.
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Medicare Part D signup deadline nears for seniors
Karen Scully, 66, faces a Monday deadline to enroll in Medicare Part D for prescription drug coverage or incur lifetime premium penalties. The Cedar Rapids resident, versed in medications, opts for inexpensive generics to manage costs.
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Local Norway High School tale becomes film The Final Season
Producers seek actors crew and vintage gear in a Cedar Rapids area shoot starting May 30 for The Final Season about Norway Iowa 1991 state champion baseball team. Casting bids include Cedar Rapids open call and resumés to Ann Wilkinson. Productions request 1991 era uniforms gear cars and rawlings equipment plus 30 speaking roles.
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