Noted educators call antiquated framework hurting US education
Chicago educators urge sweeping revisions to schooling citing rigid age and course norms as holding back students. They advocate two-year high school tracks, proficiency exams, and broader federal aid to handle rising enrollments projected by 1980, with faster pathways for nontraditional learners.
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Russia
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Senate approves mild anti-discrimination amendment to youth bill
The Senate adopted a Tower proposed anti-discrimination amendment to Kennedy's youth employment bill by a 71 to 15 vote, with southern Democrats opposing. A second Tower amendment to require racial integration was defeated, and another measure to cut off federal aid to discriminating local governments failed. The move aimed to protect enrollees regardless of race without triggering southern opposition.
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Washington
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John G. Tower
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Civilian Conservation Corps
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White House Mum on JFK Pope Meeting
Reports of a Kennedy audience with Pope John XXIII drew no denial or confirmation at the White House. The president plans a June Rome visit and would likely seek an audience with the Pope during the trip.
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Washington
Kennedy
John XXIII
Rome
Gold reserves in Austria top one billion dollars
Vienna reports Austria’s gold reserves have surpassed one billion dollars as authorities note steady accumulation and secure asset levels amid ongoing economic policy discussions.
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Austria
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