Four NEA Learning Laboratories districts announced
The National Education Association named four districts for its Learning Laboratories Initiative with $5,000 start-up grants each. In Chickasha Oklahoma teachers and staff will form site based decision making and pursue goals through school based teams and broad staff development aimed at collaborative reform.
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National Education Association
NEA
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Learning Laboratories
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NEA pushes flexible school labs amid call for democratic decisions
The NEA plans new laboratories in Greece New York Mendon Michigan Greensburg Salem to foster collaborative profiling mission statements and democracy in school management. Despite progress in salaries and standards the union warns against drift into jargon while urging renewed focus on basic skills and traditional disciplines.
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Japan
Turn Him Over to Panama Noriega Fate Should Be Resolved Promptly
The Bush administration should deny Noriega asylum and hand him to the democratically elected Endara government in Panama for trial. White House aims to safeguard lives and keep the canal open while restoring democracy. A swift resolution would curb U S occupation, boost Endara’s legitimacy, and help Panama move from crisis to economic recovery.
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Noriega
White House
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Vatican
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Leadership gaps in national AIDS plan praised by commission
The National Commission on AIDS warns after a decade of epidemic that the United States lacks national leadership and a comprehensive care system for the 1 million infected. It urges White House and Congress action to fund and deliver hospital, home and community AIDS care, expand treatment access, and back up primary care with regional centers and insurance reform.
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Drug czar Bennett hailed as heroic warfighter in drug battle
A columnist lauds William Bennett as a noble, tireless drug war leader drawing parallels to cinema heroes like Tom Mix Tarzan and El Cid. He praises Bennett for unwavering resolve against drug legalization, compares him to historical figures, and pledges support in the fight.
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Gene Autry
Roy Rogers
Tarzan Books
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan
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Spain
Charlton Heston
Pat Buchanan
Telegraph
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Bet
William Bennett
Reagan
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Bennett
Hitler
Mr. Czar
Dixon era items recap with district program brochure
A look back lists 10 25 and 50 year items from December 27. In 1979 the Oregon Park District announced a winter to spring brochure with preschool youth and adult programs plus trips. copies could be picked up at Nash School. In 1964 the Dixon Dukes faced Flora inHoliday Tournament action. In 1939 Lee County farmers bought farms financed by the Farm Credit Administration under 1935 act to broaden ownership through Farm Credit programs.
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Dixon Dukes
Danville
Flora
Lee County
Farm Credit Administration
Farm Credit Act
National Farm Loan Association
Amboy
FCA
Federal Land Bank and
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