Standardized tests under fire from students and critics
Briana Hodge, senior at Roswell High School, argues tests like PARCC fail to measure real knowledge. She notes widespread student protest in 2015, claims tests encourage memorization over meaningful learning, and highlights stress and teacher constraints caused by test prep.
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Editorial Sampling: Immigration and presidential bids
Miami Herald argues for Supreme Court support of Obama's deportation priorities focusing on criminals and those with citizen children. L.A. Times notes Bloomberg independent bid potential. Oregon protesters at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and possible copycat risks discussed. West Virginia reports record heroin seizure in Wetzel County underscoring limits of law enforcement in the drug war.
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Religious Freedom Day and its contested meaning
Margie Camp of Roswell argues in favor of recognizing Religious Freedom Day, recounting its 1992 congressional proclamation and Virginia Statute of 1786. She warns against efforts to redefine religious liberty to justify discrimination, stressing equal rights for all and the historical role of Jefferson and Madison in crafting the First Amendment.
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Roswell Daily Record invites letters to the editor
Policy outlines require real name and city, phone for verification, and max word counts. Letters must be legible, concise, and non defamatory, with a monthly limit of two per writer. Columns may be submitted up to about 750 words for consideration.
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