Teacher unions seek peace and common ground in education policy
AFT president Albert Shanker and NEA chief Keith Geiger report thawing tensions between the two unions as they push federal and state leaders to fund national education goals. They describe improved cooperation and even possible merger talks, while criticizing Bush administration and governors for underfunding Head Start and overall education.
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American Federation of Teachers and
National Education Association
Bush
NEA
Keith Geiger
AFT
Boston
Kansas City
Albert Shanker
Geiger
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Shanker
Search for ancestors leads to understanding of nation
YORKTOWN VA The search for P Nelson leads to this colonial town and the site of America’s independence. The author traces family legends of Nelson II and explores genealogy via libraries, censuses, deeds, and records, noting how myths can mislead on history and lineage.
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P Nelson
York River
America
Matt
Peggy
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South Carolina
Illinois
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Virginia
Nelson
Thomas Nelson Jr
Orktown
England
William Nelson
King’s Council
Thomas Nelson
Continental Congress
Thomas
Nelson Jr
Hanover County
Grace Episcopal Church
Westinghouse Security Systems
Securaplex
Children misinterpret Fourth of July survey results
A Pawtucket toy maker surveyed 15 children across five cities to gauge Independence Day knowledge. Results show 29 percent credit Barbara Bush as flag seamstress, 56 percent say the king contributed to U S independence, and many confuse Washington’s role with money or statues.
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R.I
George Washington
Stars and Stripes
Barbara Bush
Mrs. Bush
Betsy Ross
McCoy
Boston
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Denver
Los Angeles
Playskool! Inc
United States
Lawsuits Split Ashland Oil Debacle in Kenova West Virginia
In Kenova West Virginia residents clash over Ashland Oil emissions from the Catlettsburg refinery across the Big Sandy River. A May jury awarded 10 million to four plaintiffs amid ongoing appeals triggering harassment and community tension.
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Kenova
W.va
West Virginia
Ashland Oil Inc
Frank Heck
Ceredo-Kenova High School
Ashland Oil
Catlettsburg
Big Sandy River
Kentucky Division For Air Quality
App
Ashland
Charleston
Good Neighbors
Rod Jackson
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Ruancea En Cae
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Baensh
Westinghouse
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Irving
Texas
Fou Hettes
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