New Mexico Outline Lays Grades on Schools to Measure AYP
The plan introduces letter grades for schools based on New Mexico standards, reading and math gains, and the performance of the lowest quartile. High schools face graduation rates and advanced courses, while attendance and SAT/ACT scores also factor in. Proponents say grades reflect growth and clarity for communities. Critics warn fixed failure labels persist without funding or coaching supports.
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Cynthia Nava
Senate Education Committee
New Mexico
Dennis Roch
East Side
Ray Begaye
Shiprock
Roch
Florida
AYP
Editorial Acknowledge Pakistan not a trusted ally
The piece argues that US Pakistan ties are fragile after Osama bin Laden's death and that $18 billion in aid over a decade has not secured trust. It warns that withdrawing support risks a rogue or collapsing state, suggesting the US must adjust policy and accept Pakistan’s dual role.
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Osama bin Laden
bin Laden
America
Pakistan
U.S
Congress
Barack Obama
John Kerry
D-Mass
Inter-Services
ISI
Council On Foreign Relations
Daniel Markey
India
South Asia
United States
Somalia
Markey
al-Qaida
Orange County Register
Brown v. Board of Education landmark ruling
On May 17 1954 the U S Supreme Court unanimously struck down racial segregation in public schools in Brown v Board of Education Topeka, a decision that defined civil rights law and ended legal segregation in schools.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Brown v. Board of Education of
Topeka
Protests in Puerto Rico Fuel Tuition Fight
Voice urges action as college students nationwide rally against an $800 tuition hike. The piece highlights alleged police aggression during protests and argues media blackout obscures events in Puerto Rico, an American territory.
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Puerto Rico
U.N
California
Wisconsin
Doonesbury Dear Dr Gott Dermatomyositis Note
Doonesbury readers discuss hair yellowing and a possible link to the autoimmune disease dermatomyositis. The column explains the condition its rash muscle weakness age ranges sexes and associated risks along with the initial treatment approach using oral corticosteroids.
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DR. Gott
Roswell Students Named Rotarian and Elk Students of the Month
Aldo W. Aguilar a Roswell High senior and member of golf Navy Junior ROTC four years and Science Club is ROTARIAN Student of the Month and plans to attend the Air Force Academy or New Mexico State University. Kathryn Benedict a Goddard High senior is Elk Student of the Month and has led the Art Club served in Science Club and Honor Society she aims for North Arizona University to study biology or art.
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Aldo W. Aguilar
Roswell High School
Aguilar
Alex Aguilar
Navy
Kathryn Benedict
George Benedict
Goddard High School
Elk
Benedict
North Arizona University
Flagstaff
Ariz
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National Guard
Ohio
Kent State University
Maria Hinojosa
Doonesbury
Sjogren
Chester
United Media Syndicate
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