Reading declines among high school seniors amid rising math scores
National Assessment data show math scores improving over the past decade while reading levels fall. Only one third of seniors are proficient readers, a dip from two years ago, with declines across white, black, and Hispanic students and girls outperforming boys. Charles Randall cautions on distractions, including TV and computers, as causes.
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National Assessment of Educational Process
William T. Randall
National Assessment Governing Board
It's Your Quarter community forum and Ottawa crosswalk urge
A reader letter cites the Oklahoma City tragedy and calls for restraint on coverage while urging Ottawa to install a K-68 crosswalk for child safety. The note praises Herbert Coday for the service above self award and questions city ordinance enforcement. The writer invites further comments via the community forum and a listed phone number for evenings and weekends.
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Waco
Oklahoma City
Ottawa
Herbert Coday
Smallpox scare joke and wartime hose nostalgia flashback
The Ottawa Herald recalls anti vaccination jokes from 1895 and a 1945 clothing store hose rush, noting women lined up for 51 and 45 gauge stockings. It also mentions 25 years ago food stamp program talks in Anderson County and coupon book sales.
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Europe
Ottawa
Townsend’s
Edmiston’s
The
Herald
Anderson County
Gannett
USDA
We Americans are an unusual people in danger and hardship
The author argues Americans respond courageously to disaster, unity across race, and reject racism. He calls for directing anger at terrorists, condemns blaming Arabs or Muslims, warns against political manipulation, and urges lawful, measured counterterrorism through informed debate rather than fear. He cites Israel’s experience and stresses improved communication to avoid distorted views.
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Oklahoma City
Susane
Tim McVeigh
Hamas
America
Sermon Reflections On Tragedies And Faith By Rev Donald Sinclair
The retiring pastor reflects on not preaching a Sunday sermon after the Oklahoma City bombing and the Rwanda killings. He notes shifts in views of evil from Genesis to Revelation, the influence of ancient Persian religion, and the enduring mystery of faith amid mothers’ grief and justice. He offers appreciation for a brief opportunity to share though unspoken.
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Oklahoma City
Rwanda
Satan
Devil
Donald K, Sinclair
Hickory
Bike mishap at Ottawa schools sparks parent concerns
Parents recount after school bike club incident where their son fell on 15th Street near Rockwood, wandered alone for over an hour, and was rescued by a passerby. They fault school supervision, question safety, and seek accountability and assurances for future safeguards.
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Rockwood
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