Foreign student exchange fees raise questions of trust
The columnist recalls hosting a foreign student 20 years ago and probes the growing practice of brokers charging up to 1250 dollars to place students with host families. He exposes paid coordinators in the system, notes potential profiteering, and urges readers to verify legitimacy with schools and clubs like Rotary before hosting or studying abroad.
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Pit bulls unfairly labeled
A reader recalls a Colorado visit with an adult Pit Bull from a Greeley dog pound that protected children and hunted rattlesnakes, contradicting fears about the breed. The letter contrasts the dog’s gentle behavior with past dog bite incidents and invites others to share positive Pit Bull experiences.
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District adopts tougher policy on student misconduct
District policy changes permit long term suspension for first time offenses of possession of drugs or deadly weapons and for aggravated misconduct. Edmonds School District formed a citizen committee to draft a definition and presented it to the school board with final voting due August 19. Superintendent Hal Reasley and Beasley say suspensions will be simplified, with fewer procedural hurdles, and expect the number of suspensions not to rise.
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