Urban teachers doubt pupils can reach college in inner cities
A study by Education Week shows large gaps in reading, math, and science scores between central city students and others. Fewer than 20 percent of inner city high school teachers believe their students can succeed in college, while 1994 NAEP data place urban fourth graders well behind national levels.
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Education Week
Central City
Inner Cities
Clinton
Kansas urban schools struggle with funding and outcomes
Education Week's 1998 Kansas report card shows urban districts in Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City, Kan., facing high poverty, elevated dropout rates, and weaker rankings for equity and teaching quality. Despite urban improvements, state grades slipped from last year, with limited resources allocated to classroom instruction.
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Education Journal
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United States
Education Week
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Andy Tomkins
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Notice of hearing in Bethell estate case in Franklin County
In the district court of Franklin County Kansas the estate of Richard W Bethell is being probed for intestate descent. Shirley J Bethell Reynolds petitions to assign property including Northeast quarter of Section 25 and West half of Northwest quarter of Section 30 both in Township 16 Range 17 and 18. Defenses due February 2 1998 at 9 00 am in Ottawa Kansas. Attorney Richard O Skoog represents petitioner.
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Franklin County
Kansas
Richard W. Bethell
Shirley J. Bethell- Reynolds
Ottawa
Shirley J. Bethell-Reynolds
City urges fair housing in Rantoul
The City of Rantoul supports fair housing and advises residents or potential residents who believe they faced housing discrimination to contact the City Clerk at City Hall or call 913 878 3475 for help filing a complaint with state and federal authorities.
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Rantoul
City Hall
Jones aims to confront Clinton during deposition
Paula Jones plans to face President Clinton in person when he testifies in her sexual harassment suit. A spokeswoman said Jones will be at the deposition, wherever and whenever it is held. Clinton is slated to testify January 17 at the White House, with potential changes debated by his lawyers and Judge Wright to prevent a media spectacle.
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White House
Washington Times
U.S
Susan Webber Wright
Little Rock
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Wright
Whitewater
Tiger mauls circus trainer in Florida tragedy
Richard Chipperfield, 24, was fatally attacked by Arnie the Bengal tiger during a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey practice session in St. Petersburg. His brother shot the 350 pound animal after the assault. Chipperfield remained in critical condition with severe head wounds.
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Ringling Bros
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Press Association
Arnie
Chipperfield
Daniel
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