Privatization debate grows after Baltimore school move
Experts say privatization persists despite Baltimore Board canceling the five year 180 million Education Alternatives Inc. contract. Parents and workers urged against ending the deal while Harvard and industry observers note growing private management of public schools nationwide. EAI’s chairman asserts the company remains healthy with other districts seeking services and growth ahead.
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Gooey Louie Still At Bottom Of Toy Test
In Yonkers New York five months after initial testing Gooey Louie remains ranked poor by 28 kid testers for Zillions magazine. The plastic head toy with a brain and nose goo was outscored by others that shoot projectiles or cause action. Testers aged 11 to 14 cite fun as key, while Gooey Louie fails to engage despite several play sessions.
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Beatles top the nations album charts with Anthology 1
The Beatles Anthology 1 leads Billboard’s top albums as the nation’s best sellers. Garth Brooks Fresh Horses and Mariah Carey Daydream follow, with Mannheim Steamroller Christmas in the Aire and Waiting to Exhale soundtrack also in the top five. The list also includes Jagged Little Pill and R. Kelly, among others, with multiple Platinum entries noted.
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Baldwin High Student Council Shapes 95 96 Year
Baldwin High School focuses on STUCO goals for 95 96 with senior Lisa Meinen as president. Committees plan dances, banquets, and school pride efforts, meeting monthly to improve organization and involve the whole student body while extending class representation.
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Caped Crusader video champ previews next week's Billboard
A preview of upcoming video releases highlights Batman Forever from Warner Bros, Casper from MCA Universal, The Santa Clause from Disney, Star Wars Trilogy from Fox, and Cinderella from Disney for video sales. It also lists rentals for Batman Forever, While You Were Sleeping from Hollywood, The Santa Clause from Disney, and Pulp Fiction from Miramax.
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