College Board plans major SAT overhaul in 2005
New York AP The College Board trustees weigh a sweeping SAT revamp adding a handwritten essay and a third writing section plus changes to critical reading and math. The plan aims to align the test with classroom learning, raise top scores to 2400, and introduce feedback for test takers, with rollout targeted for March 2005.
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University of California
Motorola to cut 7000 jobs in restructuring push
Motorola said it will eliminate 7000 jobs worldwide as part of a broad restructuring to cut costs and restore profitability in the second half of the year. The layoffs affect all business segments and corporate functions, with about 100000 employees remaining from 150000 prior. The Schaumburg based company still expects profit in Q3 and Q4.
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WorldCom to lay off up to 17000 as fraud probe hits
WorldCom chief John Sidgmore vowed cost cutting after $3.8 billion in expenses were hidden from investors. The company plans to shed as many as 17,000 jobs, roughly 20 percent of its workforce, while asset sales and other steps are expected. A bankruptcy filing looms as SEC charges are filed in New York.
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Tax Institute
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Amtrak and Bush admin near budget plan to avert shutdown
Amtrak and the Bush administration reached a tentative agreement to resolve a $200 million budget shortfall and avert a systemwide shutdown. The deal envisions a $100 million government loan guarantee and congressional action for a second loan or appropriation, with Mineta and Smith urging legislative support.
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South Carolina approves student led prayer policy
Gov Hodges signs the Student Led Message Act allowing school boards to permit student led prayers at school events. Speakers must be chosen by objective standards and messages not reviewed beforehand. Each district board must vote separately.
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South Carolina School Boards Association
Senate OKs missile defense amid defense bill vote
The Senate approved a 98 0 vote to move toward passage of a 2003 defense bill that funds research on a national missile shield while cutting the Pentagon's missile defense request by 814 million. Democrats reallocated funds to shipbuilding and nuclear facility security, stressing terrorism priorities.
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