SSA office closing leaves bitter taste for Montgomery residents
Montgomery residents learned the Social Security office will close by year end and be consolidated with Charleston, after earlier moves relocating Nicholas County residents to Beckley. Critics urged public input, noting a June meeting offered limited information and calling for a clearer process and taxpayer input.
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Rank or rating won't improve our children or schools
Peter D. Relic argues against rankings of students and schools. He urges a grassroots effort with parents, grandparents, and communities to volunteer, donate, and participate in school governance. Focus on meaningful involvement rather than commodity style comparisons to foster real improvement.
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Americans Face Ambivalence Over Campus Diversity Education
A Ford Foundation survey reveals strong support for diversity education's goals but deep divisions on how it’s taught. Most see positive effects on students, yet many worry it emphasizes differences or could harm unity. The piece argues for balanced, positive diversity studies and personal insight from Native American perspectives.
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