Rescuing American Education By Cory D Maley
A guest editorial argues standardization and testing fail to fix a chronically underfunded U S education system. Politicians rely on quick fixes while experts call for a nationwide educational revolution with reinvestment, performance based reform, and smaller learning environments led by governments and business partners.
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United States
America
Bill Gates
LA Times
Bernie’s
Linda Darling Hammond
George Lucas
NER
Cory D. Maley
Redwood City
California
Love One Another and Seek Truth Through Guidance
A reflection on humility and faith urging honesty with yourself and turning to a creator for answers. It contrasts personal certainty with seeking a higher instruction manual and cites Leslie Flynn on rigid belief. Jesus is quoted urging love as the core principle for fellowship.
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Leslie Flynn
Jesus
Graduation Reminder Sparks Reflections On Time Passing
A reader notes that graduation is set for June 8, just weeks away, expressing disbelief at how quickly the year has elapsed and recalling earlier column notes about the upcoming milestone. The brief reflection frames time, memory, and anticipation for the ceremony.
Sequoia and Richland Schools Reflect On A Busy Year
Beginning of the new school year arrives as Sequoia Elementary and Redwood Elementary near completion on campus projects while Richland students excel. Highlights include Richland Jazz Band earning a Gold rating at Yorba Linda Forum, Shafter Ballet Folklorica praised for dance and service, and top junior high students rewarded for GPA. Emphasis remains on targeted intervention for special needs and continued academic and arts achievement. Next week focuses on invention and its meaning for students and schools.
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Sequoia
Redwood Elementary
Richland
Forum
Yorba Linda
Josh Wittenberg
Alex Gonzalez
Shafter Ballet Folklorica
Kern County
Los Angeles
Richland Junior High
Saint Mark's Church thanks Shafter for Bar-B-Que fundraiser
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church of Shafter thanks Shafter Wasco and surrounding communities for their support of the recent Chicken Bar-B-Que dinner fundraiser. Over 400 meals served and unsold food donated to Shafter Teen Challenge. Gratitude to Saint Thomas Avanal group for help.
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Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church of
Shafter
Wasco
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church of
Avanal
Shafter Teen Challenge Organization
St. Mark’s
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Dr. Spock
Arnold Schwarzengger
George Bush
Margaret Baker
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Roree
Shafter Press
Jorusss
Reed Print Inc
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O. Box
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Diane Givens
Lerdo Highway
P.O
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