06 May 1988
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1988
Page
1
Madeline Hunter, called the teacher's teacher, spoke in Emporia last week and urged flexible, unpaced teaching. She argues there is no single right method and that teachers should focus on understanding each chapter and guiding students to the end of the book rather than rushing.
Senators in Mike Hayden’s party privately fault his focus on image over major issues during the legislative session. They say he bases decisions on polls, governing by consensus rather than edict or strong persuasion, calling for more forthright leadership.
Harris News Service reports Kansas 303 school districts must adopt a comprehensive sexuality and substance abuse curriculum by Sept. 1 for 1988-89. Teachers say they already cover many topics in daily classes and urge parent involvement, with Chanute’s USC 413 committee preparing public objectives and materials for review this summer.
Washington report on the state of public education cites modest gains in areas like higher requirements and better math and science performance, but warns that overall reform is hampered by legislative timidity and political opposition. Bennett notes some progress since 1983 and criticizes union pressure while defending the federal role as limited.
A narrative from Burlington, Iowa recalls an uncle who helped bury Holocaust victims and links personal memory to a critique of Israel. The piece contrasts survivor empathy with political entanglements and warns that founding a nation from oppression risks becoming the oppressor, while urging reflection on Palestinian suffering and the need to avoid genocidal outcomes.
Jane Wingert of Ottawa RFD 2 writes a heartfelt letter wishing George Santarpia well in retirement. She praises his joyful spirit, high respect for people, and ability to make rising postal costs more bearable while noting the value he brought to his post.
Ottawa Herald lists delivery and mail rates effective May 1 1988 for Ottawa area Franklin County surrounding counties and all other areas. Carrier and motor routes: one month 4 50 three months 12 50 six months 24 05 one year 46 00. Mail: Franklin County adjacent counties one month 5 00 three months 14 50 six months 28 00 one year 54 05. All other areas by mail one month 6 00 three months 17 50 six months 34 00 one year 66 00.
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