Illinois to Reorganize Children and Family Services
The Thompson administration announced plans to reorganize the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services over the weekend. Officials note past reorganizations and chronic underfunding have hindered vital child welfare work, urging cautious changes and added funding in the next budget.
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Royal birth sparks name debate at Westminster Palace
In Britain a baby Prince Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s first grandchild lacks a chosen name nineteen days after birth. Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips favor a plain approach while Queen Elizabeth II leans toward a more formal title. A possible “Dear Ann Landers” letter signature hints at public intrigue.
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SATs under scrutiny prompt student boycott call
Warner V Slack argues the SAT is a biased, profit driven tool that favors affluent schools and mismeasures ability. He criticizes lack of feedback and consent in testing, urges Princeton ETS redesign and says students should boycott to resist commodified education.
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OPEC price talks mix amid holiday humor and hard bargains
The December OPEC meetings are described as like a dental visit with jokes about a price freeze for 1978. Iran and allies push for limits while Kuwait Indonesia and Venezuela seek up to 8 percent increases, and Algeria and Iraq demand higher hikes.</s>
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Trooper William Maurizio Defends Actions In Carbondale
In a Carbondale letter Trooper William Maurizio counters an Illinois editorial accusing state police, arguing a plain clothed uniformed officer aided public safety and that demonstrators were protected. He criticizes coverage over rights and asks for fair, fact checked reporting.
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Illinois evaluating learning by sampling technique Cronin
Illinois weighs learning by sampling, with State School Supt Joseph M Cronin highlighting that statewide assessment is taking hold. The piece notes testing as a shared tool among local districts and the state, balancing broad standards with local control and economic feasibility.
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