Texas class size rule remains elusive amid waivers
San Antonio Express-News examines how Texas districts seek waivers to the 22-to-1 student teacher ratio as funding cuts and a new TEA policy widen exceptions. Northside ISD and others request waivers for classrooms up to 28 students while Commissioner Robert Scott cites financial hardship as a basis for exemption, challenging the intended classroom size standard.
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Texas
Express-News
Patricia Kilday Hart
Northside
Texas Education Agency
Texas Education
Robert Scott
GOP
Rick Perry
Perry
San Antonio Express-News
Odessa American letter submission policy and contact lines
The Odessa American requires author name and address with all submissions including letters and columns. Submissions grant rights to the paper, with letters mailed to Editor P O Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 2952 and fax line 432 333 7742.
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Odessa
Let Peace Begin With Me The Odessa American Tribute
The 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner Laura Dennis edits this newspaper dedication. It emphasizes freedom as self-control and a moral gift from God, aligning with the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence. It frames liberty as personal responsibility guiding readers to promote and preserve freedom.
Estrich Susan Robert Kingsley 46 of nd
Susan Estrich is identified as the Robert Kingsley 46 of nd, a brief census-like descriptor noting her relation to a named figure and location.
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Estrich
Robert Kingsley
Occupy Wall Street as viewed through a grim lens
The piece argues class warfare is dangerous and insufficient as a political strategy. It notes the Occupy movement reflects real anger among working people toward Wall Street and failed bailouts, but warns against fueling anger and warns that protests alone won’t fix the economy. It calls for unity, tangible hope, and responsible leadership from Republicans and Democrats.
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Wall Street
Mike Castle
Delaware
Christine O'Donnell
Michele Bachmann
Barack Obama
Washington
White hair, vanity, and a Midland portrait makeover
A retired West Texan, Chandler, reflects on aging and hair color trends in culture. He recounts visiting a Midland photographer, hints at retouching celebrities, and muses on obituaries and photos from past decades. He cites Helen Thomas and Elizabeth Taylor as influences and questions how we wish to be remembered.
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Clairol
Cher
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cape
Midland
Sam Hollis
Helen Thomas
Elizabeth Taylor
Odessa firefighters raise funds with T shirts for charity
Odessa American praises firefighters for selling T shirts to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Readers may submit positive or negative comments by emailing onletters oapa.com and noting a thumbs nomination.
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Odessa
Susan G. Komen Foundation
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