Education commission calls for action to improve America's schools
A national education reform call urges higher standards and lifelong learning. It emphasizes learning society across schools, homes, libraries, and workplaces, warning America is at risk but can reform with leadership, public support, and sustained effort. The report cites Gallup poll results and Reagan remarks on education’s central role.
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NEA Debates Merit Pay as Education Reform Folds on Convention
National Education Association leaders clash with dissidents over merit pay at the 7,000 delegate Philadelphia convention amid calls to oppose merit pay while planning a $250,000 watchdog group for school reforms. Debates rise as Mary Harwood Futrell and Keith Geiger gain positions amid a push to redefine education policy beyond pay.
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Teachers group predicts fewer layoffs for next school year
The American Federation of Teachers projects 38,000 teachers could be laid off in 1983 84, down from 55,500 last year, with wide state by state differences. AFT notes some optimism amid tight budgets and continuing education funding strain.
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Transformer leaks PCB laden oil at Cape Cod gathering
In Bourne Massachusetts a transformer explosion or leak drenched an outdoor neighborhood event with possibly PCB contaminated oil injuring 48 attendees. Residents described a dripping sensation and steam as they fled while authorities evacuated nearby cottages and ordered showers as a precaution.
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