Writing Revolution Promises Growth in American Education
A National Commission on Writing in America’s Schools and Colleges report from 2003 argues education will fail to reach potential without a writing focus in classrooms. It stresses writing as the most neglected of the three As and calls for language and communication to be prioritized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Commission On Writing In America’s Schools and Colleges
the Herald
The
Herald
Ottawa Herald
Franklin County
More men shy from marriage despite benefits and trends
A National Marriage Project survey finds about one fifth of men doubt marriage. Those from traditional religious families show a more positive view, while cohabitation rises in Kansas. Despite high divorce rates, most men aged 25 to 34 remain married and content, with lasting marriages needing sacrifice and commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Marriage Project
Rutgers
State University of New Jersey
Kansas
Herald
White House turmoil over torture memo leaks
The piece accuses the White House of a spin campaign defending abuses in Iraq while noting internal 2001 and 2002 memos from Bush officials that argued against Geneva Conventions limits. Alberto Gonzales is cited as endorsing a view that wartime actions could override international rules. Jim Hightower promotes his book and website.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
U. S
Iraq
Pentagon
Rumsfeld
George W
Red Cross
Bush
Justice Department
U.S
Gonzales
George
Geneva
Bushites
Jim Hightower
Viking Press
Jimhightower.com
Cartoon Spreads Controversy Over June Edition
Reader laments an inappropriate school cartoon showing a child saluting a figure labeled as god. The piece sparked sadness and questions about national paganism, but also prompted family prayers for children, families, schools, and teachers.
Prayer Note From Kansas Teacher On Flag Salute
Flota R. Robinson of Williamsburg recalls being a grateful teacher in Kansas when the phrase under God was added to the flag salute. She says students and parents were pleased by the change and ends with God bless America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
America
City Employees Keep River Banks and Parks Lush
A reader praises City Employees for maintaining grass along the riverbanks on both sides, in parks and surrounding areas. The upkeep makes the area look well cared for and attractive throughout the city.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cnotamar
Cedar
Pieter
Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawaherald.com
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Gordon Billingsley
Gordon
Anda Brown
Brown
Kathy Miller
Office
Mananar
Milar
Rald.com
Xen Kistner
Kistner
Bill Gray
Tm Milibemn
Ottawaherald
Warren
Eaglecartoons.com
Jim
Hightower
Lowdown
Eree
Ee Ta
Flota R. Robinson
Williamsburg
Am. Koean
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!