Cedar Rapids Fourth Graders Lag In State Test Percentiles
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids fourth graders in 15 of 21 elementary schools score below the 50th percentile on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills compared with state peers October 2000. National rank remains higher with districtwide 64th percentile. schools with higher poverty show lower results. Polk Taylor Harrison Johnson schools around the core top the low end.
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Polk, Taylor, Harrison and Johnson
Polk
B Ave
Iowa
Curious Eastern Iowans Learn What Islam Is
Mary C. Christensen of Cedar Rapids attended an open house at the Islamic Center after the Sept 11 attacks. She toured the center at 2999 First Ave SW Cedar Rapids and prayed with attendees. Christensen left with questions answered and new email contacts.
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Sue Davis
Smith Gazette
Mary C. Christensen
Cedar Rapids
Islamic Center
Christensen
Unity Center
First Ave
Palliative Care Explained By National Experts
The series outlines pain relief and support for seriously ill Americans. Madeleine Corbett, diagnosed with lung cancer at 56, receives aggressive treatment alongside palliative care at Beth Israel Medical Center. A palliative care team includes a doctor, nurse, social worker, chaplain, with pharmacists and rehab specialists often involved.
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Corbett
Beth Israel Medical Center
New York
Lauren Sharova
Anthrax confirmed in Nevada and Florida offices
Federal officials confirmed anthrax in a third state Nevada after a Malay isa mailed letter tested positive for spores after three tests. In Florida five new cases at the American Media Inc. building bring infections to eight with one death. all patients receive antibiotics. New York City reports a second employee showing skin exposure symptoms.
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Washington Post
Nevada
Malaysia
Florida
American Media Inc
Taliban refuses again to hand over bin Laden
The Taliban reiterates it will not surrender Osama bin Laden. Bush and advisers refine long term strategy while threats of further terrorism loom. New York City officials plan a ceremony as mayor receives an honorary knighthood.
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Taliban
bin Laden
New York
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Brian Ray
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Knight Ridder
Ike
Madeleine Corbett
John Meneghello
America
Madeleine
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N.Y
Afghanistan
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