Martinez outlines reforms to lift New Mexico higher education
Susana Martinez presents a plan to raise four year college completion from 14 percent to higher levels by reducing degree requirements to 120 credits, promoting a 15 credit semester load, early field selection, progress monitoring, and a common transfer curriculum, while raising education school standards to improve K to 12 readiness and remedial rates.
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Regulating Vices Across America Over Half a Century
Tom McDonald notes shifts in tobacco alcohol marijuana and gambling from hidden to mainstream roles. He argues regulation rather than morality enforcement curbs harms, with smoking outdoor restrictions and stricter drunk driving laws reflecting changing norms. He cites medical cannabis legalization and Nevada’s gambling rise as examples.
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English schoolgirl starts on fourth year near Air Force base
Steve Hansen writes about his granddaughter starting in England with a mandatory national curriculum and regular tests. He notes longer school years, more breaks, and argues English standards may yield stronger basics, while contrasting with American views on Common Core. He shares parental choice between base and local schools.
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