Raleigh County adopts block scheduling in schools
Raleigh County educators split on block scheduling as the 1995 96 school year begins. Proponents say longer classes deepen understanding, especially in math and science, while opponents worry about longer classes and reduced continuity. Independence High School says teachers gain time to expand instruction, but some fear weaker teachers worsen.
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Raleigh
Independence High School
Wayne Peters
Raleigh County
Peters
Jane Carrico
Shady Spring High School
Independence
Parents and students weigh block scheduling in Raleigh County
Quotes from Woodrow Wilson High School parents and students praise block scheduling for advanced courses and flexibility. They cite improved course placement, four classes per day, and easier homework coordination while noting some subjects should run year round.
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Nancy Tolley
Woodrow Wilson High School
Gary Sutphin
SSI Changes May Cut More Disabled Children From Rolls
House Republicans push legislation to tighten SSI criteria for children with mental retardation cerebral palsy and other medical disorders risking tens of thousands more removals. Rep Clay Shaw says new standards aim for fairness but disability advocates warn of tougher qualification. The 1996 welfare overhaul already cut about 100000 children from SSI as funds rose to about 5 billion yearly.
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Washington House
Clay Shaw
R-Fla
Social Security
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SSI
Shaw
Ways
Human Resources Subcommittee
Congress
Greenbrier Sues Chesapeake Club Over Trademark Use
The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia sues Greenbrier Country Club in Chesapeake Virginia in U S District Court Norfolk claiming trademark infringement. CSX Corp subsidiaries seek stop order and unspecified damages including unjust enrichment and punitive damages for alleged willful misuses of the Greenbrier name.
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Allegheny Mountains
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Greenbrier Country Club
Chesapeake
U.S
Norfolk
White Sulphur Springs
Virginia Golf Club
West Virginia Greenbrier
Chesapeake Greenbrier
Greenbrier Hotel
America
CSX Corp
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