Pittsburgh district moves to abolish International Baccalaureate
A suburban Pittsburgh school district ends its IB program amid funding and political concerns. Critics view the curriculum as costly and at odds with Judeo Christian values, while supporters argue it fosters global thinking and academic rigor. debate echoes nationwide as lawmakers weigh local control and costs.
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IB program ends in Upper St. Clair sparks national debate
Local board members voted to abolish the International Baccalaureate program citing cost and the Earth Charter. Proponents like Katie Lohrenz defend its perspectives while critics, including the ACLU legal director Witold Walczak, vow legal challenges likening the action to clashes over evolution education in Dover.
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Met Museum unveils cleaned Fifth Avenue facade restoration
The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday showcased a fully cleaned and restored neoclassical Fifth Avenue facade, the first such overhaul in its 100 plus year history. Mayor Bloomberg and senators Clinton and Schumer, among others, attended the ribbon cutting. Restoration cost 12.2 million dollars, with city and federal funds contributing, and it will improve daylight inside by changing banners to horizontal formats. The southern facade remains covered until spring 2007 while interior work continues. The Met houses over 2 million works spanning 5,000 years and draws about 4.3 million visitors annually.
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Pataki Leaves Hospital After Three-Week Recovery
Governor George Pataki exited Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center after 19 days in hospital and a two surgery recovery. He said he feels better but not fully recovered, and will work from home as he continues IV antibiotics and recovering from an intestinal blockage.
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Peace mom and three others arrested at U N mission
Cindy Sheehan, famed antiwar protester, and three other women were arrested outside the U N Mission in New York while delivering a petition demanding the withdrawal of all U S troops from Iraq. Police cited criminal trespass and resisting arrest.
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