State board adopts thinking focused school goals in Maryland
The Maryland State Board of Education approved performance goals emphasizing higher order thinking and application of knowledge over rote facts. Critics warned the plan downplays essential facts, while supporters anticipated tougher standards and ambitious targets by 2000, including 95 percent graduation and universal literacy.
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Barry visits St. Louis drug treatment center
DC Mayor Marion Barry toured the BASIC outpatient center in St. Louis to study its black drug abuse program for possible use in Washington. He spent over four hours listening to staff and patients, saying he is inspired and believes the concept could work at home. Reports note the facility relies on state and private funding and claims an 8 percent success rate.
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