Grading critique argues toward real feedback over soft praise
A Rutgers sociology professor argues that the move away from letter grades toward kinder feedback shortchanges students and society. He says grades should signal mastery and guide choices while fostering resilience, warning that overprotective practices harm self knowledge and motivation.
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Jackson Toby
Rutgers University
Toby
Tyler
Little Meaghen
Clinton praise fuels heated letter to editor
A reader named Maximo Reyes defends President Clinton’s crime bill and health reform while criticizing critics. He condemns isolationism and contrasts past administrations. The note references Haiti involvement and notes editor says negotiations averted invasion, shifting to a peace keeping mission.
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Clinton
America
Bob Dole
Haiti
Reagan
Bush
Libya
Khadafy
Iraq
Saddam
Kuwait
Bosnia
CIA
Rwanda
Maximo Reyes
Second St
Apt
U.s.-Haiti
Xi Gamma First Fall Meeting Hosts Salad Supper
Sept 22 1969 Xi Gamma held its first fall meeting at Mildred Greer s home with a salad supper. President Mary Reading presided as attendance reached 100 percent. Gail Norcross 11 Sierra Middle School will perform baton twirling as her talent for next week s Little Miss Eastern New Mexico State Fair Queen Contest. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Norcross of 1517 N Montana Ave.
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Xi Gamma
Mildred Greer
Mary Reading
Gail Norcross
Sierra Middle School
New Mexico
Fred Norcross
Montana Ave
Southern New Mexico Holds Key to Governor Race
Capitol insiders see the southern part of New Mexico deciding the governor race with Democrat Bruce King and former Democrat Roberto Mondragon strong in the north and Republican Gary Johnson winning Albuquerque. Polls favor Johnson in the south, keeping the ballot tight. Skeen’s Republican victory in the 2nd District could influence southern voters, while Lt Governor picks Madrid and Bradley add regional balance. Madrid’s northern push contrasts with Bradley’s southern ties as the Democrats seek to capitalize on Madrid’s visibility and King’s northern base. Will southern support hold through November.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Bruce King
Roberto Mondragon
Gary Johnson
Albuquerque
Mondragon
Green Party
I-40
King
Johnson
Joe Skeen
Skeen
Harold Runnels
Runnels
South
Colonias
Patricia Madrid
Walter Bradley
Madrid
Las Cruces
Bradley
Clovis
Casey Luna
Word Processing and Typing in Learning Currents
The author argues for embracing word processing and touch typing in education. He recalls a dean's remark that typing lacks a body of knowledge but asserts typing and shorthand empower communication. He warns against petrified views and urges balance between drafting with a processor and mastering touch typing for fluent, independent writing.
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John
Jane
Powell compared to Eisenhower as 90s figure
Powell emerges as a rare national figure with broad appeal and high favorable ratings. He played a central role in Haiti talks that averted invasion, shaping speculation he could be a future secretary of state or even a presidential contender. He has drawn interest from both parties while remaining noncommittal about his political plans.
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Washington
Colin Powell
Haiti
Dwight Eisenhower
Ronald Reagan
George Bush
Joint Chiefs
Frank Luntz
Powell
Raoul Cedras
U.S
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Sam Nunn
Cedras
White House
Carter
CNN
Warren Christopher
Clinton
Random House
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Louis Simpson
New York Times
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Lucifer
Yonder Gates
Mr. Simpson
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Tom Baum
Associated Press
New York
Caribbean