Northwest ISD adopts computer skills rule for raises
Dallas brief notes that teachers in the Northwest Independent School District must master computer skills from email to advanced photo editing and database structuring to qualify for pay raises. District officials cite technology’s growing role in state curriculum standards.
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Wind blows blimp away in Kansas City incident
A MetLife Blimp mooring mast broke during a thunderstorm at Kansas City Downtown Airport. In 50 mph winds the unmanned blimp floated off and landed about 75 miles away in rural northern Missouri two hours later. Kansas City Aviation Department stated the mast snapped and stabilizing efforts failed.
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Former ski champ pleads guilty to marijuana conspiracy ties
Michael Lund, 65, pleaded guilty in U S District Court to conspiracy to distribute marijuana after Coast Guard seizure of 37 tons off the Washington coast. He had faced trial next week following more than two decades on the run. A separate case saw Michael Woods, 59, convicted of arranging a machine gun murder of his business partner, facing life without parole at sentencing later this month for the 1989 killing of Horace McKenna at his Brea estate. Jurors deliberated three days.
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Bush presses Congress on school plan and reading push
President Bush urged Congress to approve his education plan without delay, saying delays are a fruitless tactic. The NEA criticized his budget as short of funds to raise learning standards while Laura Bush led a National Book Festival at the Library of Congress and testified on early childhood learning.
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Boot camp death group to run new discipline program
A Phoenix group tied to a fatal desert boot camp plans a 13 week Right of Passage program for about 20 troubled youths, despite an ongoing investigation into Anthony Haynes death from heat and dehydration. Authorities allege abuse and lack of food or medical care, with lawsuits filed by his parents and Cathy Mesa. No charges have been filed and autopsy ruled the death accidental.
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Buffalo Soldiers Parents Association leader comments on camp safety
Theresa Triplett says the program helped many children while attorney David Burnell Smith describes Anthony's death as a tragic accident. Smith notes no procedural changes but adds staff now more alert to signs of dehydration and ensures water access for kids.
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Air Force One moth-balled at Reagan Library
Air Force One made its final flight to San Bernardino and will be housed permanently in a hangar at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Nancy Reagan toured the aircraft as Air Force Secretary James Roche praised its service with seven presidents and over a million miles.
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