Controversy over curriculum and tolerance in schools
A local principal cites curriculum fit and sensitivity to student discomfort as reasons to substitute readings. The replacement for A Christmas Carol is The Great Railroad Race about Irish and Chinese immigrants and a runaway slave building the railroad. The piece criticizes loss of diversity discussions and calls for debate over conflicting ideas.
New Mexico Plants Face Invasive Species Challenge
Hall continues from Page A4 as vegetation from around the world, including Malta starthistle Scotch thistle Russian knapweed and Dalmatian toadflax, invades New Mexico. Experts urge diverse tree stands and rapid action against infestations to prevent stresses from drought and overgrazing. Write to Morrow Hall at Estancia NM.
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Citizens weigh in on Roswell school district reorganization
Alex Lucas of Roswell asks for community input on proposed consolidation of Roswell Independent School District high schools. He warns against splitting genders and questions costs, socialization, and PE cuts while urging attention to democracy and broad student opportunities.
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Community voices clash over Roswell school merger proposal
Letters from Goddard High School students criticize a plan to combine Roswell high schools. They warn of increased fights and loss of sports participation. They urge preserving separate schools, oppose single sex options, and contest lightspan testing reducing instructional time.
Roswell School Consolidation Debate Faces Stress and Prayer
An open letter from Jennifer McCracken of Goddard High School urges careful study before merging Roswell schools or closing the third high school. The writer criticizes the administration change, calls for long term planning, and suggests consulting similar city consolidations. She ends with a prayer for guidance.
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