Firing teachers on the schoolfront a critical issue
Patricia McCormack reports that the American Association of School Administrators finds dismissal of teachers a costly, complex challenge amid declines in enrollment and a tight job market. The survey of 1,700 districts shows widespread problems, with unions and due process rules shaping how districts manage staffing cuts and retain quality teachers under Proposition 13 era budgets.
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Patricia McCormack
UPI
American Association of School Administrators
Association
Du Quoin State Fair Schedule Statement of Events
Du Quoin Illinois hosts a multi day fair schedule from August 25 to September 4 featuring carnival rides horse racing and major concerts. Notable acts include Head East Wet Willie Crystal Gayle Jim Ed Brown Helen Cornelius Kenny Rogers Dottie West Don Williams Ronnie Milsap Billy Craddock Andy Gibb Bill Cosby Kris Kristofferson Rita Coolidge and Mac Davis with various youth discounts and special days for communities and SIU participants.
Labor Day concert at Museum of Science features Water Music
The Chicago Chamber Orchestra conducts Handel Water Music at the Museum of Science on the south portico near Jackson Park Lagoon starting 3 30 p m on September 4. Dieter Kober directs the annual Labor Day concert with free admission and parking. In bad weather the show moves to the museum auditorium at 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive.
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Chicago Chamber Orchestra
Museum of Science and Industry
Dieter Kober
Oes
57Th St
Lake Shore Dr
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Paul B. Salmon
AASA
Floyd G. Delon
University of Missouri
du Quoin State Fair
DU Quoin, Ill
du Quoin
Head East
Wet Willie
Crystal Gayle
Jim Ed Brown
Helen Cornelius
Kenny Rogers
Dottie West
Don William
Ronnie Milsap
Billy “Crash” Craddock
Andy Gibb
du Quoin Merchants
Bill Cosby
SIU
Kris Kristofferson
Rita Coolidge
Mac Davis
Museum of Science
Jackson Park Lagoon
Canon
Speedfite
Clawfoot
Round Table
Radious
Allan
Curio Chest
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