Union Says Abroad Math More Difficult Than U S
The American Federation of Teachers reports that French German and Japanese students take harder math courses than Americans, with tests in ninth and tenth grades showing stronger geometry measurement and algebra emphasis. It notes American lower grades emphasize arithmetic and cites national benchmark efforts amid phased standards development.
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Washington
American Federation of Teachers
Education Department
Sandra Feldman
Union
National Center For Improving Science Education
AFT
Albert Shanker
United States
Senta Raizen
National Center
France
Germany
U2 film crew closes Kansas City interstates
Traffic delays hit downtown Kansas City as U2 taped a music video Tue morning causing interstate closures to align with the city skyline shoot. Authorities said over 100000 cars use the affected routes daily and noted two serious accidents and a power outage worsened detours. police disclosed the operation used 21 officers Tue and 15 Wed at about $5000 pay for the two days.
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Kansas City
Mike Right
AAA Auto Club of Missouri
Emanuel Cleaver
Cleaver
Russ Dykstra
Dykstra
Memorial Day fades as public ties to military wane
A National view shows Americans know less about Memorial Day and Armistice Day while polls show respect for the military. Veterans decline in Congress and active ranks. Segal notes uniforms blend into daily life, while bases dwindle, leaving parades mainly at Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune.
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Birmingham
Charles Moskos
Northwestern University
Moskos
David Segal
Center of Research On
Military Organization
University of Maryland
Congress
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Amtrak
Segal
John Grady
The
Association of the United States Army
Vietnam
Washington
South
Charleston
Vaughn
Charleston Air Force Base
Sand
North Carolina
Fort Bragg
Camp Lejeune
Fayetteville
N.C
Reclusive millionaire Uran gives city gifts for youth and safety
Uran donates 25 000 for anti drug counseling to Leesburg and separate 25 000 for police and fire departments. Mayor Clem says some funds may buy land for a new high school. He has given over 30 million in gifts after his mothers death and plans to go out in glory if he dies. He lives modestly, fears wealth attracts targets, and employs a guard while facing requests for money.
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James Clem
Clem
Alan
Leesburg
Santa Clara
Calif
Aran
San Francisco Bay Guardian
New York City
Guardsman Products Inc
Grand Rapids, Mich
Best Western
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