District moves to bolster test scores with transfers
Syracuse district expands open enrollment and transfer options as Title I changes add flexibility. Families read letters about improved schools, additional resources, and new teaching plans while Shea Middle and 10 other schools seek higher achievement. Area officials expect fewer transfer requests this year.
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Jaime Alicea
Shea
Five Syracuse schools fail to make adequate progress two years running
State officials list Brodgett Elementary at 312 Oswego St Franklin Elementary at 4285 Alvord Grant M. did'e, 2400 Grant and other addresses as not meeting standards for two consecutive years. One year failures include Elerawood Elementary 1728 South Ave and Mckinley Brighton Elementary 141 W Newall St, among others, with majors plans for Shea and Blodgett under registration review. Franklin Magnet School sends transfer letters as district officials expect score improvements and parents express confusion about the notice.
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Federal Education Department
Driscoll
Aundra Billue
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Billue
S. Geddes St
Hushes
Syracuse
Brodgett 'Ewentary
Oswego St
Franklin
Alvord
Grant M.did
Grant
Temes
Geddes
Elerawood
South Ave
Manin Luther King Jr
E. Castle St
LetMoyne
LeMoyne Ave
Mckinley- Brighton
W. Newall
Porter
Emerson Ave
Danforth
Brighton Ave
Huntington
Springcrest Road
Salem Hyde
Durston Ave
Meachem
Spaulding Ave
Roberts
Glenwood
Edward Smith
Lancaster Ave
H.W. Smith
Salt Springs Road
Solace
East Ave. Webster
Wadsworth St
Clary
Amidon
Huaches
Jamesville Ave
Sunnycrest Road
Levy
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Glenwood Ave
Blodgett
Osnepo
Aliea
Alicea
Franklin Magnet School
Dominick Sabatino
S. Alvord St
Jury weighs teen's fate in slaying of teacher
Palm Beach jurors deliberated hours on Monday over the fate of Brazil a teen charged as an adult in the death of teacher Barry Gru, with possible life sentence or lesser charges. The defense argued youthful inexperience and lack of intent in the handgun incident amid disputed weapon details.
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Wiest Palm Beach
Ation
Brazil
Barry Grunow
Medical use of marijuana debate continues in courts and labs
Researchers from the American Cancer Society and public health officials outline ongoing studies into marijuana’s medical potential. Medical societies urge further research while some doctors caution against broad use. Marinol offers controlled dosing though some researchers prefer plant marijuana for symptom relief. The debate includes legal and regulatory angles on accessibility and approved treatments.
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Oakland
St Down
Dougherty
State Department of Health
Cises
Medical Society of the
State of
New York
Jim Quent
State Society
American Medical Association
American Cancer Society
Nadine Baker
FDA
Baker
Sharon VanMarter
Syracuse Hematology /Oncoli
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Jeffrey Kirshner
WRN Hematology Oncology Associates
Central New York
Sai
Kirshner
Nicolas Eyle
ReconsiDer
Associated Press
Postal Service overhaul urged as hearings loom
A Senate hearing probes Postal Service operation amid complaints from The Mailers Council. The coalition, representing over 30 organizations, calls for rapid productivity gains and warns of further rate hikes. Officials discuss universal service mandates, automation, and potential post office closures.
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Congress
E Senate
Mailers Council
Robert E. McLean
Coalition
Postal Service
Saunders
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