Big Story Problem film on America's math education
A Taos based educator Scott Laidlaw creates Ko's Journey to teach math and partners with Jennifer Lightwood as the film explores why U S students struggle with math. The documentary cites heavy textbooks, test focus, and the need for immediate feedback and practical learning. It contrasts U S neglect with Finland's model.
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Two presidential candidates who need each other
Obama and Romney depend on facing each other for a viable election choice. NBC News Wall Street Journal poll shows 61 percent see the country on the wrong track under Obama, while only 31 percent say better off, and confidence in Obama’s economic goals remains low at two in three not confident.
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Preschool investment proves its long term payoff
Editorial cites the High Scope Perry Preschool study showing long term gains for participants including higher HS graduation rates, fewer special education placements, higher test scores, greater earnings, and lower arrest rates. A 1996 follow up estimated savings over 105000 dollars per student after costs. Indiana faces low preschool uptake and funding gaps, but bipartisan interest grows for public programs.
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Why abrupt stopping of antidepressants risks withdrawal
Dear Doctor explains discontinuation symptoms when stopping antidepressants. Tapering under a doctor's guidance reduces physical and mental withdrawal effects, lowers relapse risk, and helps manage neurotransmitter Readiness. The piece notes symptoms like digestive upset sleep changes temperature regulation and unusual sensations, and cautions against sudden cessation.
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25 Years Ago Scholarships Awarded by ENMU Roswell
Twenty two Roswell area residents received 1987 88 scholarships and grants from Eastern New Mexico University Roswell. Awards valued at 508 dollars each included Foundation scholarships to Peggy Bell Nellie Kimball Michelle Perry Veronica Waters Elena Velasco Dina Aguirre Stephanie Lain Christi Morrisey Tina Perez Christina Urban Lillian Bolen Florence Barnes Marina Lopez Michelle Martinez Emma Medina Asa Paschall Stephanie Stephens ENMAR grants to Frank J Russell Cecilia Ornelas Brenda Pierce Denise Salas Roswell and Rachel Chavez San Patricio.
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Michelle Perry
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Steven Lusk
Elena Velasco
Dina Aguirre
Stephanie Lain
Christi Morrisey
Tina Perez
Christina Urban
Artesia
Lillian Bolen
Hope
Florence Barnes
Marina Lopez
Michelle Martinez
Emma Medina
Asa Paschall
Stephanie Stephens
Enmar Grants
Frank J. Russell
Cecilia Ornelas
Brenda Pierce
Denise Salas
Rachel Chavez
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