Yale to Offer Afro American Studies Bachelor’s Degree
Yale University faculty voted to add a bachelor of arts program in Afro American studies next fall, making Yale a leading American university to grant a degree in black culture. A five month faculty student committee supported the move despite initial disapproval. Yale currently offers 45 related courses across anthropology economics history English art music political science and American history.
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Santa Clara to honor Sen Kennedy in San Francisco
More than 500 Northern California residents are expected to honor Sen Edward M Kennedy Sunday night after he receives an honorary doctor of laws at the University of Santa Clara. Kennedy will speak at a dinner at the Fairmont Hotel where tickets are $100. Proceeds will aid presidential campaign expenses of the late Sen Robert F Kennedy.
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School Aid Raise Urged by California Official
Wilson C. Riles, state director of compensatory education, told the state Board of Education that poverty-area students show improved classroom achievement when funding is increased substantially. He warned that small additions to regular instruction do not boost results and urged securing adequate funds so all needing special help can participate rather than diluting program quality.
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Reorganization of California Department of Education
California Board of Education approved a sweeping reorganization to create new divisions and two additional deputy superintendents. State Superintendent Max Rafferty hailed the plan as the world’s most streamlined education department, though one member questioned its completeness. A satellite launch from Vandenberg AFB followed the meeting, with mission details undisclosed.
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