Study on attitudes toward public schools released
Washington AP report summarizes Public Agenda findings showing Americans worry more about disruptive schools, demoralized teachers, and disengaged parents than standards and accountability. The survey cites low teacher morale, frequent fights in high schools, and perceived neglect of teachers by decision makers, with employers and professors doubting graduates’ writing skills.
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Postal Center Evacuated Over Suspected White Powder in Tacoma
A Tacoma Postal Service center was evacuated after a preliminary test detected a potentially toxic white powder in some envelopes. Army National Guard and state health tests showed no biotoxin. Samples go to the CDC for review and the center planned to reopen tonight. Separately in Fort Myers, six postal workers were hospitalized after exposure to another unknown white powder from a FedEx plane container. tests were negative.
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Reader's Digest ends sweepstakes after 41 years
Reader's Digest stops its nationwide sweepstakes as a circulation tool after 41 years, trimming guaranteed U.S. circulation to 10 million for five years to attract advertisers. The Chappaqua company had given away 200 million dollars in cash and promoted products since 1962. The move follows broad changes to boost ad appeal.
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