Turn Down the Volume on Education Reform Debate
A critic argues education reform talks in New Mexico are hampered by partisan rhetoric and distrust. The piece critiques teacher evaluations proposed by Hanna Skandera, calls for nonpoliticized measures, better leadership, and a collaborative approach to testing and accountability.
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Chalk Face
Public Education
Hanna Skandera
Skandera
New Mexico
Florida
EMTs Aid Migrants in Rio Grande Sector
Editorial argues for on site emergency medical treatment for border crossers, citing AP data that border patrol in nine stations uses 100 EMTs. It describes a life saving helicopter rescue of an 11 year old girl and notes rising arrests and hazards in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Associated Press
South Texas
Border Patrol
Rio Grande
Emts
el Salvador
Customs and Border Protection
America
Rio Grande Valley
United States
Policy for Letters to the Daily Record
The Daily Record outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Writers must include first and last name address and phone number for verification, with signed letters preferred, and space limits cap at 300 words. Objectionable letters may be rejected or unpublished.
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Mandela's lesson for America beyond eulogies and sanctions
The piece argues Americans should study Nelson Mandela's path and urges caution with U S policy toward Iran and Cuba. It criticizes Cheney era support for Pretoria and neocon calls for war in Iraq, noting sanctions helped end apartheid and praising international legitimacy of Mandela's movement.
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Nelson Mandela
Washington
Pretoria
South Africa
Dick Cheney
United States
Iran
Cuba
Iraq
Reagan
Jimmy Carter
African National Congress
Dear Doctor K Worry and Anxiety Disorders
A reader asks about worrying too much and whether chronic worry signals generalized anxiety disorder GAD. The answer explains GAD features including pervasive worry about everyday matters and physical symptoms and outlines steps a doctor may take to diagnose and treat with therapy CBT and professional referrals.
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