Innovations fail to prove better student outcomes in LONGSTEP study
A 1.8 million, seven year study by the American Institutes for Research on non traditional teaching methods involving 1 500 teachers and 30 000 students found no consistent gains from innovation. Results show gains in early grades but no overall performance edge over national norms, fueling debate between back to basics advocates and proponents of innovative education.
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Study questions pollution noise effects on wildlife in Alaska gas line plan
In Los Angeles a former EPA noise expert notes that environmental impact studies on the Arctic natural gas pipeline lack long term data and comprehensive methods. She cites helicopters and pumping noise affecting wildlife, especially grizzly bears, and warns many studies vanish after statements are issued.
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Fire taxes urged to fund city services and avoid property bias
Inflation-revenue gaps push cities to retrench while property taxes stay unpopular. Proposes fire protection charges based on land area rather than assessed value to reduce dependence on property tax, fund fire and related services, and ease inequities. Also notes need for broader federal or state funding for health welfare and education.
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