Minimum Competency Standards Surge In Education Debate
The piece reports on state and district moves toward minimum competency tests for high school promotion and graduation. It highlights actions in California Florida and other states and cites experts like Pipho Bossone and Wise on defining competency and remediations. It notes debates over test content timing and potential systemwide changes and mentions NAEP guidance and early out plans in some states. The article also covers concerns about stigmas and how tests may affect college enrollment and future job prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TAU
Desiu
Louise Cook
Associated Press
Boards of Education
Chris Piptio
Department of Research and Information
Education Commission of the States
Denver
Pipho
Graduate School
City University of New York
Bossine
New York City
Arthur Wise
Educational Policy Research Group
Wise
H. A. Wilson
National Assessment of Educational Progress
NAEP
Wilson
California
Florida
Earry
Colorado
New York State
Gordon Ambach
State Education Department
Ambach
Washington
Virginia
State Board of Education
Pipbo
Dick's Pool Sales advert touts BUSTER CRABBE pools in Saegertown
Dick's Pool Sales Division of BHE Inc led by Richard C. Baldwin promotes Buster Crabbe pools from Cascade Industries as America’s most honored above ground pools. The locally owned firm, in Saegertown, claims to be the only pool builder in Northwestern Pennsylvania, offers financing, safety standards, and pool water testing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick’s Pool Sales DIV
BHE Inc
Richard C. Baldwin
Dick's Pool
Saegertown
South Street
Cascade Industries
America
Dick's Pool Sales
Buster Crabbe
Pennsylvania
NSPI
National Swimming Pool Institute
Pool Registry Service
Dick’s Pool Sales
Dick’s Pool
Kalonke
Ater
Gallup and TenHaken Company Advertises Deere Line
Gallup and TenHaken Company of East Main Street Clymer New York promotes the JOHN DEERE agricultural equipment line. They pledge reliable service and repairs, touting Deere tractors and farm machinery as labor saving and cost efficient in advancing agricultural interests locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup & TenHaken Company, Inc
East Main Street
Clymer
Nly
John Deere
DEERE
John Deere Line
United States
Erie Travel Trailer Center Offers Holiday Rambler Dealers
Erie Travel Trailer Center at 1545 West 24th Erie promotes HOLIDAY RAMBLER PROWLER and FREE SPIRIT models with full range options. Sales staff Glenn Garbara or Mark Salt assist in selecting a unit to suit family needs and budget. The paper endorses the dealer as reliable for a vacation-ready purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Travel Trailer Center
West 24Th
Rt. 20
Erie
Holiday Rambler
Glenn, Garbara
Mark Salt
Center
Erie Disposal Company Leads Local Refuse Solution
A civic minded firm at 1128 West 16th Street Erie promotes modern solid waste management and sanitary land fill. They offer container service and hand pick-up for commercial and industrial clients and urge residents and businesses to call to solve refuse removal problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West 16Th Street
Erie
Corry
Erie Disposal Company
Elmview Jersey Dairy Store Ad Promotes Local Dairy Products
Elmview Jersey Dairy Store on Lottsville road in Columbus offers dairy, milk, and fresh monk flavor products under local management. It sells wholesale to restaurants and schools and urges customers to ask for Elmview products at their grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmview Jersey
Lottsville Road
Columbus
Jersey Burger
Elmview Jersey Dairy
Jersey Dairy
Seiler Farm Equipment seeks buyers near Meadville
Seiler Farm Equipment, owned and operated by Lowell Seiler, on Route 77 five miles east of Meadville, is the dealer for Allis Chalmers New Idea and Hesston equipment. They offer lawn and garden gear and a full line of parts, emphasizing durability, value, and trusted service with a reputation for square dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Blooming Valley Road
Allis Chalmers
NEW Idea
Hesston
Seiler Farm
A A Robbins Inc Concrete Products Firm in Cambridge Springs
A A Robbins Inc manufactures concrete blocks lightweight blocks mortar Mix Kwik tile and sand. They sell septic tanks distribution boxes leach field pipe and are members of National and Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Associations. Located at Ballard Avenue Cambridge Springs phone 398-4607 for building remodeling needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Robbins Inc
A.A. Robbins Inc
Pennsylvania
A.A. Robbins, Inc
Ballard Avenue
Cambridge Springs
Race Car Specialties at 1007 Rankine Ave Erie
Race Car Specialties offers racing parts and accessories for enthusiasts at 1007 Rankine Avenue Erie. The shop stocks tuned headers mag wheels high performance cams and a large inventory of speed equipment. Knowledgeable staff assist customers in selecting merchandise for their needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankine Avenue
Erie
Ans
A Duchini Inc Concrete Products Firm Ad
A Duchini Inc at 24th and Brandes streets Erie produces precast panels Dukecrete Haydite blocks face brick and Spectre Glaze units. They meet PLMA ASTM and local specs with modern equipment and offer dealer outlets Hammond Builders Supply Corry 234 West Washington and 60 Builders Supply Union City 193 South Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Buchini, Inc
Brandes Streets
Erie
Inc
Duchini, Inc
Hammond Builders Supply
Corry
West Washington
Union City
South
Maine
Florida Drops ERA In Close Vote
The Florida Senate defeated the proposed Equal Rights Amendment by a 21 to 19 vote. White House appeals and calls from Carter and Mondale tried to sway undecided Florida senators. Florida would have joined 35 states with approvals. three more states needed by March 22, 1979 to reach constitutional adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida Senate
U.S
Carter
Walter Mondale
Senate
House
Morida
UC Cyclist Receives 15000 After Erie County Accident
Theodore R. Siegel a 17 year old Erie youth was awarded 15000 by a civil court jury for injuries from a motorcycle accident three years ago. The case involved William A. First the motorcycle rider and Evelyn Morris driving the auto. The verdict ordered both defendants to pay the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HRI
Erie County
Cal
Theodore R. Siegel
T. Richard Siegel
Erie
William A. First
Evelyn Morris
Welch Road
R.D. 1
Union City
Robison Road
Lindley McClelland
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Erie Disposal
A.A. Robbins - President
A. Duchini, Inc
Isa
Mes
Columbus, Penna
Corry Area
Star Memorial Works Romainst
Columbus, Pa
Victor N. Cragg
Elton Reese
Ares
Edward L. Collins
Sugar Grove
Warren County
H&a Block
North Center Street
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