Fernandes challenges critics amid Gallaudet protest
Fernandes, 50, defends her inclusive vision for a deaf campus as protesters clash over what constitutes a suitable deaf president. The Harwood, Maryland native described a varied career from Gallaudet vice president to leading activist, with plans uncertain after trustees pulled her president designation.
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Language tricks in politics echo Orwellian doublespeak
The piece argues official euphemisms and marketing language shape public perception. It cites examples from tax rhetoric to abortion and hunger definitions, noting lawmakers frame policies as protections or rights. It also traces shifts in security vocabulary after 9/11 and the Iraq war debate.
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Holiday budgeting with grab bag gift exchanges
The article describes frugal strategies like using gift cards and money market accounts to fund holiday presents. Families draw names and cap spending, with grab bag exchanges at $10 per person and rules limiting steals to maintain low costs.
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Absences strain students. districts seek ways to catch up
Marion and Corridor districts note 90 minute classes and nine week terms complicate catching up after absences. Even one missed day can feel like two, as teachers stress interaction and timely questions. Vacations during school breaks remain common, with Thanksgiving and winter breaks most cited.
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