Exit Exam Waffling Leaves New Seniors Uncertain
The piece notes that over 60 percent of late-starting seniors have passed California’s exit exam while more than 30 percent, about 100,000 students, remain uncertain about graduation. It covers court battles, appeals, and the potential timelines for a final ruling, with comments from State Schools Supt. Jack O’Connell and implications for class years 2007 and beyond.
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Clean town urged to enforce litter laws in Shafter
A resident urges stricter litter enforcement in Shafter arguing signs, fines, and community pride are needed. She recalls family examples of responsibility, notes messy alleys and fireworks debris after July fourth, and calls for consistent cleanup by residents.
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Get Religion and Journalism in a Post 9 11 World
Rex M Rogers argues journalists must learn about religion to report accurately. He cites misused terms, bias, and ignorance, urges crash courses in religion and history, and notes religion shapes culture, politics, and public life in a diverse, changing America.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
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