Foundations of a basic education in an information age
The piece argues that despite an information explosion, core schooling remains crucial. It cites A Nation at Risk, notes high school students' geography gaps, and questions whether foundational knowledge has truly evolved. It highlights misunderstandings such as rivers and canals and stresses lifelong self-education.
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Earth
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Panama Canal
New York
London
Washington
Abilene
Texas
Conversa
Kansas bill would make kindergarten mandatory
Wichita Eagle reports Sen. Doug Walker proposes requiring all Kansas children to start school in kindergarten. The measure would not alter the option to delay entry by a year, but would formalize kindergarten as the official starting point, cost-free to taxpayers and aimed at improving early education outcomes.
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Doug Walker
D-Osawatomie
Kansas
Walker
Wichita
Goode Lake Trial And Walleye Winter Fishing Tale
A Burlington writer recalls risky early lake adventures in a ten foot round boat and a later winter drift fishing trip below Lock and Dam 18. He describes ice, fog, and a 33-boat scene as 6 walleye are caught, noting the need to protect egg-bearing females to preserve future seasons.
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Burlington
Iowa
Florida
Lake Goode
Lady Luck
Shackleton
Amundsen
Lock and Dam
Mississippi River
Henderson Creek
English Channel
Nicaragua Vote Seen As Test Of Sandinistas And U S Influence
As Nicaragua prepares for Sunday elections to choose president and regional officials, the race narrows between incumbent Sandinistas led by Daniel Ortega and opposition leader Violeta Chamorro of UNO. U S support and subsidies favor Chamorro, while doubts about unity and Chamorro’s inexperience cloud the outcome. International observers will monitor to ensure acceptance of the result amid a tense political climate.
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United States
Nicaragua
National Assembly
Daniel Ortega
Sergio Ramirez
U.S
Violeta Chamorro
UNO
National Opposition Union
Bush
Chamorro
Quiet actions spark clash as Bush defies Congress
AP analysis notes President Bush quietly claims constitutional powers to veto or refuse parts of laws. He challenged two measures, one funding Treasury and Postal Service and another State Department bill, asserting foreign policy rights. Lawmakers show limited reaction as the move risks a legal battle with the Supreme Court.
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Tom Raum
Washington
Bush
Congress
Congresses
State Department
Rep
Don Edwards
D-Calif
House
Judiciary
Edwards
Treasury Department
Postal Service
Mitch Daniels
White House
Reagan
Hudson Institute
Indianapolis
Prudence and prudence plus opportunity in world reset
The writer notes an eventful year with upheavals in Poland Hungary East Germany and the Soviet Union. He argues for prudent yet proactive U S action including diplomacy and commerce to leverage dramatic changes and win friends and influence people. He cites potential arms talks and urges Congress and the White House to act now rather than delay.
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Soviet Union
James Madison
Communist Party
Mikhail Gorbachev
Gorbachev
George Bush
United States
House
Edmund Burke
Congress
White House
Hungary
East Germany
Dale Carnegie
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Panama City
Dan Quayle
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