Patriotism and NCLB opt out to opt in debate
Guest essay argues that NCLB Section 9528 wrongly requires opt out for student contact data, enabling military recruiter access. It urges Congress to change to opt in, cites California AB 1778 veto, and calls readers to contact representatives. Scott Key of Fresno Pacific University provides context and credentials.
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Bush
Afghanistan
Iraq
NCLB
Fresno Unified School District
FUSD
Central Valley
California
Congress
U.S
Assembly
State Assembly
Schwarzenegger
Scott Key
Fresno Pacific University
University of Illinois
School of Education
Thankful note from a California Assembly candidate
The writer reflects on the November 2006 election for the 30th Assembly District, thanking supporters, donors, volunteers, and officials. She notes receiving more than 26,000 votes, three of four counties won, and acknowledges campaign challenges including money and districting. She endorses reform efforts and thanks readers for the experience.
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California
Schwarzenegger
Voices of Reform Coalition
Elena Bonner
Public reaction to O J Simpson book backlash
Rex M Rogers reflects on the uproar over I Did It by O J Simpson and the Regan Books publication plan. He notes public revulsion, News Corp canceling interviews, and the lesson that public opinion can shape morality while urging cautious forgiveness and accountability.
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O.J. Simpson
Nicole Brown Simpson
Ron Goldman
Judith Regan
Regan Books
Associated Fox
News Corp
Brown
Goldman
Ruppert Murdoch
O.J
Rex M. Rogers
University of Cincinnati
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids
Mich
Rexmrogers
Kiwanis welcomes new chief of police Charlie Firecoat
Shafter Kiwanis notes the district's new police chief Charlie Firecoat as a personable addition. They also acknowledge Dan Robertson of the California Department of Corrections, Janice Baerg as a Delaney Educational Enterprises sales rep, and Fran Florez, current mayor and Kiwanian, highlighting her community service, family, and extensive board roles including the Kern County Hispanic Chamber and California High Speed Rail Authority.
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Charlie Firecoat
Charlie
Shafter Club
Dan Robertson
California Department of Corrections
Dan
Janice Baerg
Janice
Delaney Educational Enterprises
Fran Florez
Shafter
Fran
Ray
Kris Miller
Paso Robles
Dean Florez
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By Scott Key
Gilmore
California State Assembly
Reed Print Inc
California Newspaper Publishers Association
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O. Box
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Melissa Hill
Mana Diane Givens
East
Lerdo Highway
Iger
Shafterpress
Earthlink.net
Court of Public Opinion
Kiwanis
By Ronni Carroll
Dan Robertson and
Craig Haley
Jennifer Benedict
Richland
Kiwanis Presidert
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