ECISD Eyes More Courses as 4by-4 Legislation Grows
ECISD officials say more math and science options are needed as state law requires an extra course for graduation. The 2007 4by-4 bill affects the class of 2011 sophomores, with Crockett Junior High counselors urging eighth graders to plan early. Parents note potential motivation for students to pursue high school credit.
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Ian Roark
ECISD
Roark
Crockett Junior High
Donna Carrasco
Carrasco
Crockett
Tabitha Miranda
Eighth Graders Get More Ways to Earn High School Credit
Miranda Payne plans for her eighth grade son Caleb to take key courses in 2008 09 as part of earning high school credit in junior high. Roark calls eighth grade a critical gap year where many students risk dropping out while stressing early college and career goal setting to boost completion rates.
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Miranda
Caleb Payne
Caleb
Roark
West Odessa fire funds debated amid rising costs
Ellis urged county commissioners to boost funding for all volunteer fire departments as West Odessa volunteers logged 603 runs in eight months. He cited soaring fuel costs and asked for an extra $1,000 a month, settling for $500 more after commission discussions. Commissioner Simmons opposed. Redford noted possible future amendments if needed.
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Ellis
West Odessa
Greg Simmons
Odessa
Simmons
Redford
Paper ballots rise as voters grow and scanners strain systems
Election experts warn that rising paper ballot use will test underfunded counties and election logistics as voter rolls swell past 100 million. Cash strapped jurisdictions face printing costs, longer lines, and potential delays in results while officials stress the need for secure, verifiable paper ballots read by scanners.
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Kimball Brace
Election Data Services
Brace
Cashpoor
Guy Crosseyed
Doug Chapin
Electionline
Idaho
Florida
Ivins Named Anthrax Killer in Prosecutors Claim
Prosecutors asserted Army scientist Bruce Ivins was the anthrax killer behind the 2001 mailings that killed five people. They cited a flask of spores and distinctive envelopes as links, while Ivins’s defense argued the evidence is circumstantial and flawed. Ivins killed himself before charges were brought.
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Washington
Bruce Ivins
Ivins
U.S
Charles Grassley
Iowa
FBI
Jeffrey Taylor
Justice Department
Paul F. Kemp
Taylor
Steven J. Hatfill
John Ashcroft
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