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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 2006

Page

2

Quote of the Day on First Amendment Freedom

Jack Valenti, former chairman of the Motion Picture Association of America, warned in 2005 that a free country requires accepting tawdry, meretricious, vulgar, unwholesome, false and stupid content in the marketplace as a condition of liberty.

Jack Valenti Motion Picture Association of America

Full day kindergarten study casts doubt on lasting benefits

A cost-benefit study from USC and American University questions the long term advantage of full-day kindergarten over half-day. It finds math and reading gains in kindergarten fade by third grade, suggesting decisions on publicly funded pre schools should focus on learning quality and funding use rather than hours. It urges states to proceed cautiously with mandates for full-day programs.

University of Southern California American University Journal of Policy Analysis and Management

Editorial note on guest editorials and views

A short advisory explains that guest editorials provide reader perspectives and do not necessarily reflect The Herald or its editor.

The Herald

Kansas lawmakers contact list bursts with offices

A roster of elected officials and offices from Kansas includes President George Bush at the White House, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Representative Jim Ryan, Governor Kathleen Sebelius, and state senators Pat Apple Derek Schmidt and representatives Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse Bill Otto. Listings provide office addresses in Topeka and Washington D C, phone numbers and online contact forms.

Kathleen Sebelius State Capitol Topeka Ksgovernor.org

Understanding Learning Disabilities and Early Warning Signs

The article notes rising costs for educating children with special needs and explores whether more students need services or better identification. It explains that many learning disabled children are intelligent and may be gifted in some areas, and stresses individualized education plans, early symptom recognition in preschool and school age children, and consulting the teacher to start evaluation. Denise O'Dea is superintendent for Wellsville schools.

Ottawa Middle School Band Concert Impresses

An Ottawa Middle School concert wowed attendees with a program by first year players under music director Mark Paquette. A cappella singers performed The National Anthem, highlighting strong teaching and student rapport, amid broader critique of preemptive war policies.

Ottawa OMS Mark Paquette Paquette

Readers' Forum: A Call to Sacrifice and Civic Duty

A reader argues Americans should accept greater sacrifice during war, recalling World War II hardships. The letter urges readers to honor grandparents and return to traditional values, praising those serving in the military and challenging focus on gas prices and political scandals.

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