Debates Over SAT Value Prompt Call for Rethink
The piece surveys criticism of the SAT's ability to predict college success, citing The Testing Trap by Andrew Strenio Jr and a Harvard Education Review study by Slack and Porter. It notes reliance by some state college boards on SAT scores, the variability of scores, and arguments for using high school records instead.
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When Your Child Begins School and Moving Days
Suzy Brett recalls moving every few years and changing schools as a Navy family, sharing how she learned to answer to Suzy and not Virginia. Her reflections tie to a Consumer Information Center tip urging calm, positive talks and walking the school route before start.
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Nostalgia Drawer Uncovers Washington Post of 1946
Dr Stauffer Miller recounts finding a faded August 27 1946 page of the Washington Post tucked in a drawer. The panel includes comics like Dick Tracy and The Phantom and radio listings for WMAL WRC WOL WINX WWDC WTOP, plus columns and an early aerosol insecticide ad.
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Reagan Honeymoon Ends As Congress Faces Tougher Battles
Congress approves Reagan tax and spending cuts amid bipartisan praise but warns future battles loom. Lawmakers say non economic issues such as clean air and water standards voting rights immigration Social Security financing and arms to Saudi Arabia will test Reagan's support in the 97th Congress after a five week recess.
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Can the U S afford pensions to retired federal workers
Washington based piece surveys federal retirement funding, noting average retirees receive about 959.59 dollars monthly, higher than private plans. It contrasts ongoing cost of living indexing with questions about solvency, government funding, and fairness to Social Security recipients amid rising federal subsidies.
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