Opt-out guidance for military recruiter access in schools
Scott Key, professor at Fresno Pacific University, outlines practical steps for school districts to comply with Section 9528 of No Child Left Behind. He urges translation of opt-out notices, separate mailings before release deadlines, prominent web displays, public announcements, and ready availability of opt-out forms in offices to safeguard student privacy while meeting federal requirements.
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NCLB
Scott Key
Fresno Pacific University
School of Education
Foreigners struggle with Dia de los Muertos understanding
Opinion note by Judy King on Mexico Connect argues foreigners find the Day of the Dead more difficult to comprehend than other Mexican fiestas celebrated in the United States or in Mexico. The piece analyzes cultural cues, symbolism, and the need for broader education about this tradition.
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Mexico
Judy King
Day of the Dead traditions blend Aztec and Catholic beliefs
The piece explains Day of the Dead origins in Mexico blending Aztec Mayan and Spanish Catholic rites. It describes home altars with fruits breads and favored foods to honor ancestors and the spirits returning for 24 hours, mournful yet joyful acts, cemetery vigils and a culture marking death with remembrance and healing.
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Mexico
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Tougher campaign donation laws a must in California
California’s runup to a November special election highlights the need for stricter donation rules in ballot campaigns. Drug firms have poured millions into Proposition 78 and 79 efforts, with totals surpassing eighty million by August, far exceeding national campaign spending. Limited individual and PAC contributions in federal races contrast with unlimited corporate giving here, while independent committees risk hidden influence linked to candidates.
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Health Access Consumer Advocacy Group
Kitty
GlaxoSmithKline
Amgen
White House
Arnold Schwarzenegger
California Focus Campaign Ties Big Donors To Ballot Measures
California Focus describes a trend of large, often out of state, donors backing ballot measures and political campaigns. It cites Arnold Schwarzenegger raising over 40 million for ballot measures aided by firms like ChevronTexaco and SBC Communications, plus donations from Texas firms and unions. The piece notes bipartisan fund raising and voter distaste for big donors influencing initiative outcomes.
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California
SBC Communications
Patrick Ryan
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Phil Angelides
Conservatives should wait on Harriet Miers nomination
Rex M. Rogers argues conservatives err by rushing to judgment on Harriet Miers. He urges patience, critical thinking, and waiting for hearings to reveal her qualifications, citing Truman’s preference for ample information before decisions. Rogers is a Cornerstone University president and author.
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United States Supreme Court
United States
John Roberts
Harry Truman
Rex M. Rogers
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Mich
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Reed Publishers Contact and Subscription Rates
Frank W. Reed and Donald L. Reed publish with news editor Melissa Hill and office manager Diane Givens. Mailing address P.O. Box 1600. Subscriptions cost 19 in county per year, 21 out-of-county per year, 22 out-of-state per year.
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