Parents challenge graduation for special needs student
The Garretts sue Broward County Schools to block Elizabeth Garretts graduation from Northeast High claiming she learned little. Principal Edgar Lee says she qualified and has fulfilled all requirements with credits earned. The suit seeks unspecified damages while Superintendent Maurer declines comment pending service.
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U.S. science warned of decay in major two year study
A two year assessment funded by the National Science Foundation warns that American basic research is slowing, youth training in science dwindling, and funding and facilities lagging. The report cites a shift to applied work and weakened federal state-university relations as factors.
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Chicago school chief bars majority to stay eighth grade
Chicago School District 9 Superintendent Albert A. Briggs says 678 of 1,289 eighth graders scored below 6.5 on the Iowa Test, roughly the middle of the sixth grade, prompting plans to hold many students back. He cites progress via Project Higher Achievement and strong parental involvement but notes overall slow reading gains.
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Elizabeth function limited in regular program says Garrett
Mrs. Garrett reports Elizabeth cannot function in the standard program. Tests from June last year placed Elizabeth at a fourth grade level in English and between second and third grade in math.
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