National standards push in student competency debated
Congressional hearings weigh federal role in creating national minimum standards for reading writing and math. Rep Mottl cites state actions while educators worry about local control and meaningful nationwide criteria.
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Presley Crosby gap explains generational music shift
A New York Times analysis contrasts Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby, noting how each defined his era. Presley’s disruptive sound versus Crosby’s lyrical, soothing approach marks a shift from word driven songs to energetic, microphone centered performances.
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Polysyllabic Waste Hits Schools and Politics in NYT Syndicate
A reader and Norma Alexander of Gastonia defend using make and fix for prepare. Barbara L. Sleight laments wasteful school language while a congressman’s fiscal program faces questions of whether it will be effectuated.
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