RISD Trials Salad Bars In Elementary Schools
Pecos Elementary pilots salad bars to expand student healthy eating after parents asked for choices. Staff note initial enthusiasm, but cost rises with bars priced at six thousand dollars plus supplies. eleven elementary campuses lack full kitchens, complicating implementation.
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New Mexico Among Low Graduation Rates in 2010-11
Education data show New Mexico at 63 percent four year high school graduation in 2010-11, among the worst in the nation, while Iowa led at about 88 percent. Education Secretary designate Hanna Skandera announced an early warning dropout system to boost rates and emphasized focus on kids, not party politics.
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Feinstein push on assault weapons faces political headwinds
After Obama gun proposals, Feinstein's ban targets rifles pistols and magazines over 10 rounds. Democrats face NRA opposition and a Republican House while rural state senators resist. Biden favors mag limit citing Sandy Hook as impact factor.
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Pentagon weighs opening combat roles to women
The Pentagon proposes allowing women to seek combat positions while maintaining standards. Chiefs must draft plans by May 15 with some roles opening this year and others subject to longer review. By January 2016, services decide which jobs remain closed.
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Sierra Builders Club Builds Community Through Record Drive
Sierra Builders Club raised 1000 for a Halloween dance and 105.33 to aid pregnant women in Africa, plus nearly 5500 items for The Salvation Army Christmas drive. Kiwanis officers joined the meeting as members received pins banners and bracelets. Principal Rhonda Martinez and sponsor Mary Moore praised the student leadership and teamwork.
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