Odessa area schools miss AYP targets amid TEA report
The Texas Education Agency findings show Odessa High and Permian failing reading and language arts with AYP, while AIM High and Teen Parent Center miss in reading and math respectively. Career Center meets AYP, and TAKS results color the overall performance. Local educators plan interventions as state reforms loom.
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Odessa Freedom Editor Emeritus and Publisher Emeritus Tribute
In a reflective notice, Odess a newspaper honors Patrick Cant, publisher Ken Brodnax, and editor Bill Salter as emeritus figures for their long service. The piece notes Cant cannot publish, highlighting their enduring editorial leadership and editorial legacy.
Let Peace Begin With Me in Terican Newspaper Creed
A civic statement proclaims freedom as self control guided by moral law. It asserts peace emerges when individuals govern themselves and act within truths found in religious and founding documents. The piece links liberty to divine gifts and moral restraint.
The Illusions of Minimum Wage
Stephen Chapman, syndicated columnist for the Chicago Tribune, critiques the idea that raising the minimum wage solves broader employment and inequality issues. He argues it creates unintended consequences and may harm low wage workers.
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Democrats Push Wage Hikes Amid Economic Debate
The piece contrasts Ted Kennedy and other Democrats backing a raise from 5.15 to 7.25 an hour with Republicans like Rick Santorum. It reviews evidence from Card Krueger and Neumark Wascher on job effects and poverty, arguing higher minimums may not reduce poverty and can lift costs, while questioning overall policy benefits.
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Career Center shines with academic progress in Odessa
Odessa high schools face TEA verdict of inadequate yearly progress, while the ECISD Career Center earned an acceptable rating and met progress benchmarks. The article highlights graduates entering college, caregiving and technical trades, and strong community ties, with pride in student achievement and ongoing district improvement efforts.
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Odessa Jackalopes Earn Playoff Hope Despite Long Odds
Readers are invited to share opinions on current topics via email at onletters@freedom.com with a 'thumbs' nomination. This item notes the team’s grit in pursuing a playoff berth.
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