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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 2001
Page
9
A veteran educator notes that tests show media based technology improves student learning while urging training for teachers. She explains familiarity, not material access, hinders use and advocates layered information so every student can access content in multiple formats.
A recent survey shows nearly all public schools now have Internet access, rising from 35 percent in 1994 to 95 percent in 1999. In 1998-1999 schools spent over 5.5 billion dollars on technology while fewer than 40 percent of teachers feel well prepared to integrate it, highlighting training gaps as a key challenge. Linda A. Krutsinger notes technology’s vital role in modern teaching.
Brower notes Marys Market draws customers from Sparta Pinckneyville and Du Quoin and complements a planned Dollar General. Dollar General uses a two phase site process with builder David Schneiderman handling construction and later leasing to the chain. A regional manager is expected to visit soon and outlook is hopeful.
After days of talks involving the White House and Speaker Hastert aides Norwood Bush reached a deal to limit HMO liability and cap non economic damages at 1.5 million. The agreement keeps state court for most suits while some plans go federal. It tightens proof when HMOs follow review boards.
In Carbondale and Marion Glenn Poshard weighs a run for governor while Paul Vallas declares for the Democratic nomination He notes he is ready for a promotion and cites polling leads and northern state support Other possible candidates include Roland Burris U S Rep Rod Blagojevich and Comptroller Bakalis in a crowded race landscape
Republican officials across Illinois offered few encouragements as Gov George Ryan weighs a second term He said he has not decided and will announce next week in Kankakee GOP leaders avoided urging a run noting he has been unfairly blamed for corruption in the secretary of state office The move aims to prevent Democrats from seizing the governorship for the first time since 1976
After House and Senate failed to agree, the commission drew a new map. Witnesses urged against splitting minority communities from neighboring cities, arguing it dilutes voting power. Ann Kalayil of the Asian American Redistricting Coalition urged unity. Democrats backed increasing minority percentages. Republicans questioned cross-ethnic interests.
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