State eyes statewide competency test for public schools
Education officials near final steps on a proposed competency exam to be given statewide starting in April. A seven member team from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education developed the plan, with a Board of Education review due in September. The roughly three hour test will cover language arts, mathematics, government and economics, science and health, using about 156 questions. Passing would yield a Certificate of Competence, not a diploma, though it may gain value for future employers.
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Board expansion urged for Missouri Public Service Co.
A five month study by Arthur D. Little Inc. for the Missouri Public Service Commission recommends better long range planning and expanding the board of directors from six to nine. The report criticizes the current inbred management structure and calls for a five year plan to meet growth for over 100,000 customers. It notes no specific failures tied to cited issues and highlights an imbalance of residential customers affecting generation. The commission will review findings with the company next month before any action.
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DeBakey cites near cures for heart disease and artificial hearts
Dr Michael DeBakey told the American Medical Association convention that cures or relief for most heart diseases are close, with artificial hearts possible by century's turn. He warned against heart transplants, saying data show limited worth, while noting efforts to prevent heart attacks.
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Penn State Faculty Win Lindback Awards for Teaching
University Park Pennsylvania two Penn State faculty members receive the Christian R and Mary F Lindback Awards for Distinguished Teaching. Recipients are Dr William Merrill Jr professor of plant pathology and Philip Klass professor of English. The awards include a plaque and a check for 150.0 dollars.
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