Bicycle Commuter Day planned by Chicago cyclists
The Association of Bicycle Commuters designates September 9 as Bicycle Commuter Day in Chicago with a ride from Washington Square to Civic Center at 8 a.m. If rain, the event moves to September 10. The group cites rising cyclist numbers and promotes safe, low-traffic routes, bike parking, licensing, and education.
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Civic Center Plaza
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N. North Park
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Department of Development and Planning
Long Named Chairman of University African Studies Committee
Charles H. Long associate professor at the University of Chicago Divinity School was appointed chairman of the university committee on African studies effective September 1 for a three year term. Edward H. Levi announced the appointment.
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Divinity School
University of Chicago
Edward H. Levi
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Ersity
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History
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American Society For the Study of Religion
George Braziller
Joseph M. Kitagawa
University of Chicago Press
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Teacher Blame for Ghetto School Failures Questioned
An August issue of School Review argues that academic failure in ghetto schools is often wrongly blamed on pupil laziness or low intelligence. It suggests teachers may be at fault for not informing students of classroom behavior rules and for misreading adult child relationships.
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Department of Education
University of Chicago
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Contract view of student failure in ghetto schools
David Elkind of the University of Rochester argues that teacher student relations are a lifelong contract shaped by family background. He says suburban classrooms have matching expectations while ghetto schools require explicit contracts to bridge punishment and reward orientations.
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University of Rochester
New York
Elkind
Chicago Prepares for Fall Leaf Drop and Removal Plan
The city foresees thousands of tons of leaves as trees shed this autumn. Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation outlines an intensive collection program, open burning ban compliance, and environmental efforts to curb pollutants, with cooperation from residents for successful disposal.
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City outlines leaf collection rules and penalties
Citizens should rake leaves to curbs or place in labeled containers for collection. Bags should fit 32 gallon refuse cans. no cleaning bags. Watch street signs for combined leaf collection and street cleaning in certain wards. Violators face $100 to $300 fines.
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