Education secretary urges schools to keep standards high
Education Secretary Rod Paige warns districts against lowering standards, calling such moves enemies of equal justice and opportunity. He praises states advancing No Child Left Behind reforms and criticizes apologists for failure, pledging federal scrutiny of low standards.
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Twins battle diabetes with smiles and family support
Zane and Gage Risley, both six, cope with Type 1 diabetes diagnosed in early childhood. Despite daily blood checks and insulin shots, they remain upbeat as their family and local ADA resources offer steady care and community help.
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Gage
Risley
Julie Shutt
American Diabetes Association
Evanville
Ind
Shutt
Accuracy Hotline for Southern Illinoisan Contacts
Readers may report errors in The Southern Illinoisan by calling the Accuracy Hotline at 529-5454 Ext. 5176 from Jackson County or 800 228-0429 Ext. 5176 from elsewhere to notify staff of inaccuracies.
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Trick or Treat schedules for 2002 local Halloween night
Local trick or treating hours for Thursday October 31 2002 across area towns. Dates and times vary by town with most communities setting 5 to 9 pm windows. Adults advised to accompany children and wear reflective clothing while visiting homes with lights on and inspecting candy carefully.
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Benton
Bush
Cambria
Carbondale
Carterville
Christopher
Crainville
Creal Springs
de Soto
der du Quoin
Elkville
Herrin
Hurst
Johnston City
Marion
Murphysboro
Royalton
Pinckneyville
Pittsburg
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