Rand Study Challenges Money-Driven Education Gains
Rand Corporation finds no direct link between higher school spending and better standards while suggesting budget redirections can cut costs without harming quality. The report, released after the Presidents Commission on School Finance, questions smaller classes as a universal boon and urges districts to justify money requests amid debates on public education efficiency.
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Pryor to 30 By Tim Pryor
Pryor to 30 By Tim Pryor describes Team A dominating possession while avoiding a touchdown. Nixon shifts field work to second string leader Thieu after past fumbles by Giap, aiming to cut Team B off from its allies. The piece warns of a risky, bloodier ball game with potential global consequences.
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Patrick Gray Leans Into FBI Secrets With No Dossiers Claim
Washington scene notes Patrick Gray as new FBI chief brushes off newsmen claims of secret files. The piece highlights alleged confidential files on Jane Fonda Martin Luther King Jr Coretta King and James Baldwin with references to other public figures and gossip found in FBI records.
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Britain’s durability and courtrooms anchor its enduring strength
Analyzing Britain’s resilience, the article contrasts its steady court system with American disruptions. It notes low appeal rates, few jury trials, and swift sentencing in crown courts, asserting British justice persists with dignity and efficiency despite domestic protests and global torques. It also includes a cheeky New York AP home test about normality amid stress.
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Normally Abnormal Liar Quietly Defines Modern Morals
A satirical questionnaire asks pointed questions about class, luck, credibility, and ambition to probe whether a person is a normally abnormal liar. It contrasts liberal views, crime, justice, and career choices with hints that many answers reveal social norms and personal contradictions.
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