Ebonics debate fuels Oakland school board clash
Sonja Merrick McGillivray examines how Oakland California officials sparked a controversy with a resolution about African Language Systems or Ebonics. She notes revisions to stress origins in West and Niger Congo languages and the insistence that black English is not merely English dialect. She argues the plan risks insulting black students and deepening divides while urging unity and equal opportunity.
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Oakland, Calif
Associated Press
American Speech, Ge and Hearing Association
Oakland
Calif
Satin Strings to Perform in Washington D C
Permian High School Latin Strings orchestra heads to Washington D C for inaugural celebration performances after raising 35000 dollars from October to December. Thirty seven students and 16 sponsors travel with director Kathy Fishburn and booster president Rodney Hurt. They depart Odessa Friday night at 10 45 and return Thursday morning at 2 30. The group performs at the Arkansas Ball Friday night and the Old Post Office Pavilion Sunday afternoon.
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Permian High School
Latin Strings
Washington, D.C
Russell Hurt
Rodney Hurt
Russell
Orchestra
Hurt
Deby
Kathy Fishburn
Odessa
Fishburn
Satin Strings
Arkansas Ball
Post Office
Odessa nurse not charged in death at local care home
District Attorney John Smith announced no criminal charges will be filed over the December death of 93 year old Alice Gray Christesson at Parks Good Samaritan Village in Odessa. An administrator and the nurse were fired after an investigation found no homicide and noted a tragic accident. The facility faced state safety action and possible loss of Medicaid certification if required steps aren’t completed by March 30.
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Odessa Nursing Home
John Smith
Parks Good Samaritan Village
Alice Gray Christesson
TDHS
Christesson
Smith
Helen Killius
Killius
Phill Shorter
Shorter
Attorney General
Ector County 4-H FFA Show Promotes Responsibility
Fifty three students from 4-H and Future Farmers of America display animals at the Ector County Livestock Association event. Jim Word cites economics and animal care as core lessons, with more than 100 volunteers supporting year-long work. A total of 230 animals compete across divisions, with reserve winners and showcase awards sponsored by local sponsors.
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Ector County Livestock Association
Farmers of America
Jim Word
Ector County Agri
Word
Tellams
Ward
Hereford
Colleges say minority recruitment unaffected by ruling
Regional higher education officials report no hindrance to minority enrollment efforts despite a court ruling. Sul Ross State University notes a majority of students are minorities in its 17 county service area. UT Permian Basin says its enrollment is not competitive and the ruling has not affected admissions.
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas Universities
Sul Ross State University
Bob Collins
Sul Ross
University of Texas of
Permian Basin
Vickie Gomez
Nie
Gomez Added
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