Transitional grades gain momentum in push against social promotion
John Rosemond argues for transitional grades between kindergarten and third to curb repeated retentions and boost long term outcomes. He cites NASP concerns, legislative funding hopes, and the fiscal reality of school budgets, warning that politics may derail reform while urging grassroots PTA action.
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NASP
National Education Association
National
Parent-Teacher Association
America
John Rosemond
North Carolina
Lim
P.O. Box
Gastonia
Fictional Fathers in a Latimes Crossword Puzzle
Crossword puzzle from the Los Angeles Times edited by Joyce Nichols Lewis features clues across and down for fictional fathers, with names such as Oldenburg, Van Nostrum, and Edmonds as well as numerous references to literature, music, and mythology, all framed in a mid century style. The grid lists many obscurities and partial phrases indicating a playful, theme driven puzzle typical of the era.
Family Doctor Explains Hypotonia to Concerned Parent
A New Milford family seeks plain language on their four year old son with developmental delay and global muscle tone reduction. Dr Douma outlines hypotonia, tests like electromyography, nerve conduction, and muscle biopsy, and advises asking doctors to explain medical terms in plain language.
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Mae Whattes
New Milford
White
Douma
Better Health & Medical Network
Grove St
Herndon
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Toasty
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the Courts
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Jainer
Orestes
Normandy Town
Moses and
Edmond
Terner
Bing
Comedian Johnson
John
Eleanor
Cawal
Ward
Bonnie Blue
Nanki-Pan
George
Glac
Jacques of
Lowan City
Gen —E Lee
Lacy
Starbucks
Glassmaker
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Nigeri
Atlanta Coliseum
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Forma
Daisy
Damita
St Cyr
Pedro
Tom
Arthur Tracy
Winghire
Stanota
Rene
Paul Bunyan
Lea
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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Garfield
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Rex Morgan
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Curtis
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Dr. Allen Douma
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