State board pushes statewide graduation testing standards
Arizona Board of Education President Ben Picone urged the state to adopt uniform testing standards for 8th and 12th grade graduation. The board also pressed the attorney general to finish an investigation into a Southwest Research Associates contract for third grade reading and fifth grade math testing, which he said has delayed the state testing program.
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Weather Watch Northwest Rain and Wind Impact Regions
Rain spreads across the Pacific Northwest and Southeast as a cold front brings strong northwest winds and gale warnings from Washington to northern California. A low pressure system hits the Southeast from New Orleans, with widespread rain into the Ohio Valley and a frontal line moving through Alabama and Georgia. Temperatures vary from the mid 70s in the South to the mid 50s in the Northeast and Rockies, with hazy conditions around Houston reducing visibility.
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Indian summer to extend across Arizona this week
A high pressure system keeps Arizona in warm sunny conditions with little change through the week. Temperatures range from highs near 90 in desert areas to 60s in the mountains, and overnight lows vary from mid 20s to upper 40s across regions.
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Regional Weather Outlook for Today and Wednesday
Sunny and warm across the Northwest Colorado River Valley Southwest Deserts Central Basins and Little Colorado Valley regions. Highs range from the 60s to near 90s with nightly lows from the mid 20s to the 60s. Winds remain light under 10 mph.
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Crisp urges GOP to solve inner conflicts and revive party
Mary Crisp of the Republican National Committee told about 80 at the Royal Inn forum in Phoenix that the GOP must resolve internal splits over social issues and energize local candidates. She warned the two party system is at risk as Democrats grow, urged recruiting unaffiliated voters, and pushed grassroots work and women’s political involvement.
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Phoenix Zoo chief resigns after 14 years in role
Jack Tinker stepped down as managing director effective Monday for undisclosed reasons. He left town without comment. The board named a supervisory management group to run zoo departments while a replacement is sought.
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Mexican travel show at Safari Hotel features Riviera cruise
A 7:30 p.m. Wednesday travel show in the Embassy Room at 4611 N. Scottsdale Rd spotlights air sea and land packages. ASL Travel sponsors reps from Western Airlines Mex Co Amigo and Strand cruises plus a slide of a Pacific Princess seven day cruise. Mexican Tourist Bureau films and door prizes include a two person all expense paid trip. The event is free and open to the public.
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Hance and Gutierrez Face Off in Nucleus Club Debate
Phoenix Mayor Margaret Hance and council member Rosendo Gutierrez, a mayoral candidate, will debate Thursday at a noon luncheon for about 300 Nucleus members at the Adams Hotel. Voters head to the polls November 1 to select a mayor six council members and decide nine propositions.
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