Denver weighted pupil plan eyed by educators
Educators watch Denver's weighted pupil plan as a solution to the class size problem. The system awards instructional difficulty points to students, shaping teacher loads and allowing classrooms to reach a target 25-point size. The approach, from Lodi, California, prompts praise and caution from teachers and state associations.
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Persistence pays off in man powered flight
Bryan Allen and designer Paul MacCready announced success with the Gossamer Condor at Shafter Airport, signaling the first sustained man powered flight and winning the 86 000 prize offered by Henry Kremer. The achievement followed years of secrecy and failed attempts, with two prior aborts during tests.
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Jury reveals jurors view in Corona murder trial
In a new book, Victor Villasenor reconstructs the jury room for Juan Corona’s high profile trial. The 12 jurors weighed 117 witnesses and 980 exhibits across 9,000 pages of transcript, issuing 15 ballots before unanimity. The narrative tracks shifts in jurors over months after the verdict.
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Boston
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New Orleans Doctor Quietly Builds 24 Hour Family Clinic
Dr Charles Daunis leads the Sara Mayo Hospital Industrial Medical Center in New Orleans. The clinic, run with three doctors, aims to provide 24/7 routine care without forcing workers to miss pay. Open 12 hours daily now, it plans round the clock visits for exams and nonemergency care.
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Michael Jackson on fame and family drive
In an extended interview Michael Jackson discusses the Jacksons rise from Gary Indiana to global stardom. He recalls daily rehearsals, the pressure of fans and mobbing, and writing songs with personal messages while pursuing acting in The Wiz. He also notes family harmony and a evolving musical output.
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