Texas Education Agency delays in TAKS data stirs federal concerns
The No Child Left Behind law requires districts to rate Texas schools by TAKS results, enabling parent choice before classes begin. TEA spokeswoman cites an August release as a gain over 2004, while federal penalties loom for delayed or exempted testing data and for exemptions that swelled beyond federal limits. Commissioner Shirley Neeley faces calls to improve efficiency and comply with federal standards to inform families.
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Texas Education
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Frist Proposes Balanced Approach to Stem Cell Funding
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist argues a middle path on embryonic stem cell funding, banning embryo creation and cloning, allowing excess embryos from fertility clinics with strict consent, while urging continued federal support. He cites ethics and potential life-saving research despite Bush policy. Researchers warn current lines are contaminated and unusable.
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Salk Institute For Biological Studies
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Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Motto
A publication associated with 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner Patrick Canty presents an editorial urging readers to seek freedom through self control. It proclaims freedom as a God given gift, not a political grant, and cites moral guides including the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Londonistan and the Muslim presence in Britain today
A visitor tours London amid aftereffects of the 7/7 and 7/21 attacks noting vigilant policing and reduced tourism. The piece discusses Muslim immigration, assimilation, and demographic trends, claiming Britain hosts over 1.6 million legal Muslim residents, with future EU Muslim majorities in some cities and a potential European shift toward a more Muslim population by 2050.
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George Weigel
Daniel Pipes
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America
TSA Screeners Overzealous At Airports Prompt Critique
Columnist Tibor Machan argues TSA screeners display excessive zeal and inconsistent rules across airports. He notes the power they wield can feel punitive, compares behavior to undermining national security, and urges reflection on uniform procedures. He reflects on authority and liberty with historical quotes.
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Odessa American Seeks Reader Feedback on Returning Students
The Odessa American invites student readers and the public to share opinions on classrooms reopening this week. Readers may email their positive or negative comments and include a thumbs nomination to express support or concerns about the new term.
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