No Child Left Behind Standards Face Mixed Reviews
Experts say the No Child Left Behind mandate remains an unkept promise as states race to certify teachers across core subjects by the 2005 06 deadline. Critics like Chester Finn Jr. warn that many options for proving subject mastery are impractical, while supporters stress flexible, multi measure approaches to reflect teachers’ knowledge and classroom impact.Educational groups, officials, and teachers defend and critique state standards, noting concerns about lax criteria, fairness to veterans, and the need for objective, uniform evaluation across districts.
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Chester Finn Jr
Fordham Foundation
Washington
Associated Press
Terrie Tudor
Wheaton, Ill
Norma de la Rosa
el Paso
Texas
Raymond Simon
Tom Blanford
National Education Association
Jean Miller
Council of Chief State School Officers
The
Education Trust
Nonpartisan Education Commission of
States
Independent Center On Education Policy
National Center On Teacher Quality
Laverne Miller
Honolulu
Miller
Local FBI agent fights cancer and finds faith in music
North, a 31 county FBI agent and veteran, battles stage 3 colon cancer while performing Christian music with his church band. He credits prayer and support from his wife Debbie, doctors, and community for his growing optimism as he continues his service and tours.
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North
Garden City
Vietnam
FBI
Kansas
Riley County
Manhattan
Bible Christian Church
Nashville
Dolly Parton
Porter Wagoner
Everly Brothers
Debbie North
Iraq nearing draft for federal state, says top Sunni negotiator
Saleh al Mutlaq, a leading Sunni Arab negotiator, told Al Arabiya he was surprised by Shiite and Kurdish votes for parliamentary agreement without Sunnis. Such a move could trigger Sunni backlash and jeopardize U.S. aims to attract Sunnis from insurgency.
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Saleh al-Mutlaq
Al-Arabiya Television
U.S
Hagel draws Iraq Vietnam parallel amid war debate
Hagel compared Iraq to Vietnam, saying the effort may not be won. President Bush prepared speeches to argue for training Iraqi security forces and backing a democratic government. Bush’s radio address linked the struggle to protecting Americans, while polls show growing public skepticism. Iraqi officials aimed to finish a new constitution before Monday parliamentary deadline after missing a prior deadline.
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Bush
Iraq
Art in the Park Draws Thousands to Garden City
About 6 000 people attended Art in the Park from 8 a m to 4 p m with Hess family vendors reporting strong drink sales and returning customers. Karen Murrell enjoyed weather art and vanilla ice cream while children liked balloon games as vendors packed up before rain.
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Hess
Kansas
Sherry Hess
Keith
Sherry
Karen Murrell
Garden City
Murrell
Marian
Linda Ray
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Nochildleftbehind
Education Commission of the States
Ecs.org
National Council On Teacher Quality
Nctg.org
Center On Education Policy
Cep de
the Education Trust
Edtrust
Hawaii
Ind
Mass
Minn
Miss
Hagel
Ame
Omatique
Archipelago Botanicals
Les
Gaspari
Uae
Gqrls Depot
Molly Hess
Evelyn Shrader
Sandhill Art Association
Fast & Furious
Sun
Jffet Buffet Uffet
E. Fulton
Ehresman Packing Co
N. Hwy
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