Ann Landers column letters and practical advice
A readers asks about a mother rejecting leading a Brownie troop, Ann Landers says the daughter bears some responsibility for volunteering without consulting her mother. Other letters discuss a minister's wife and gossip, and a sibling nagged to address a risk with a cousin’s children. Landers advises honesty and boundaries and suggests resources.
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Dropout Rate Higher in Big City Schools
The NEA reports 30 of 100 high school sophomores in large city systems will not graduate, compared with a 24 per 100 national rate. The study covers 128 cities from New York to Burbank and notes uneven access to free textbooks and kindergarten, with several large cities showing lower holding power but improving attraction for students.
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