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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1998
Page
2
Regulators criticize the rapid growth of U S area codes arguing each change costs companies up to 40 million dollars. The surge in codes this decade strains consumers who must reprogram devices and notify contacts amid a 67 percent rise since 1990.
Wealthy philanthropists are funding private voucher programs to help low income children escape public schools. The drive, backed by donors including Theodore J. Forstmann and John Walton, has produced 32 programs and $45 million in donations while drawing educator concerns about classroom impact.
Across the nation large corporations and foundations partner with public schools to buy computers hire teachers and fund programs for better education. Notable efforts include Kathryn Albertson's 660 million gift and Virginia Gilder's 2000 scholarship in Albany. Critics warn vouchers may drain top students while proponents claim real options for low income children and better outcomes. Forstmann defends the Washington Scholarship Fund arguing public schools fail to educate and Catholic schools excel in college placement. The fund, publicized by a 100000 ad push, has drawn thousands of applicants though many are not eligible or must contribute tuition.
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