Reading First program under review in Garden City district
Garden City USD 457 faces budget pressure as Congress potentially ends federal Reading First funding. The program, part of No Child Left Behind, supported reading materials and teacher training for grades K to 3, with USD 457 receiving millions since 2004. Local teachers credit Reading First with score gains at four elementary schools, while critics cite missteps and conflicts of interest at the federal level.
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Victor Ornelas
Alta Brown
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The First Amendment restricts Congress from establishing religion or prohibiting free exercise. It also bars abridging freedom of speech or of the press and protects the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.
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Torres shines at 41 Olympic bid prompts debate on aging beauty
Mary Sanchez argues Torres embodies disciplined fitness amid age and body image pressures. She notes the swimmer’s Olympic push at 41, her training regime, and scrutiny over doping while urging society to applaud capable, aging women and seek healthier standards.
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Dara Torres
J-Lo
Torres
Poor get poorer under policy and taxes critique
William A. Collins argues that government policy widens the gap between rich and poor, citing Connecticut tax burdens, housing subsidies, labor rights limits, and forced residential segregation. He warns of rising poverty amid high fuel and food costs, calling for broader change ahead of the election.
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The She Spot and the vote shaping women power
A discussion of The She Spot by Lisa Witter and Lisa Chen argues women are pivotal in social change and political campaigns. It notes women as reliable voters and donors, their influence on messaging, and the rising use of targeted ads through diverse platforms to mobilize female and male voters alike.
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Lisa Chen
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Iraq
America
Making the News Guide for Nonprofits and Activists
Jason Salzman author of Making the News guides nonprofits and activists. He serves as board chair of Rocky Mountain Media Watch, a Denver based media watchdog organization. Distributed by minutemanmedia.org.
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Rocky Mountain Media Watch
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