Competency tests and the push for basic education standards
The essay endorses competency testing as a safeguard against illiteracy, praising New York and nationwide calls for higher standards. It cites 20 million Americans as functionally illiterate and argues tests ensure graduates meet basic skills. It notes New York’s multi-year effort and critiques national declines in verbal and math scores, urging standards-based progress.
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National Commission On Excellence In Education
College Board
EPA confirms Ruckelshaus amid eco group concerns
Environmentalists greet William Ruckelhaus confirmation by a unanimous Senate vote with cautious optimism. Critics fear his timber industry ties at Weyerhauser may bias decisions and that Reagan era policy will remain unchanged, questioning public faith in the agency.
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Ruckelshaus
Environmental Protection Agency
National Audubon Society
EPA to Benefit From Ruckelshaus Leadership
The new EPA chief, former director Ruckelshaus, is praised for integrity and independence. He previously refused Nixon orders to fire Archibald Cox, a move that cost him his job but solidified a strong reputation. Supporters urge environmentalists to back his return and trust his stance against the Watt approach.
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Bill Ruckelshaus
EPA
Ruckelshaus
James Watt
Nixon
Watergate
Archibald Cox
HPA
Graduation Speech From 83 Class Warns Of Mediocrity
A graduation address mocks the era's mediocrity and urges graduates to mold their future responsibly. It quips about reading diploma words, avoiding costly reforms, and imparting frugal school budgets. The speaker jests on driver education, sex education, and wage politics to shape employers' impressions.
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Mr. Jones
More than schools to blame for education woes
A reader argues that while public schools bear part of the fault for failing education, society and parents share responsibility. Schools cannot do it alone. policymakers must reaffirm core skills and parents must engage, or excellence in education cannot be achieved.
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Nancy Rubado
Syracuse
Looking for the shoe in the sixties world
Barbara Knowles questions shoe makers about women’s footwear in the sixties. She cites limited options for plus size and older women needing arch support and sensible pricing, contrasting with fashionable male designs. She laments cost and vanity over comfort.
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Barbara Knowles
Rast Syracuse
Where have all the good kids gone in Syracuse schools
The writer defends today’s youth as capable and ambitious, praising middle and high school students in Syracuse for their efforts in French and Latin. They note awards won this school year and acknowledge recognition would be lengthy. a May 7 language event is mentioned.
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SUNY
Oswego
Syracuse
North Syracuse school board debate sparks caller concerns
Carl F. Pomer urges residents to attend the May 23 meeting where floor comments will be allowed, criticizing the district’s proposed cuts as cosmetic and calling for payroll reductions while accusing Superintendent Saferno and the board of shenanigans in an autocratic governance style.
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North Syracuse
Saferno
Neighbors respond to rate hikes by Niagara Mohawk and NY Telephone
Edward Bennett of Baldwinsville argues against salary and benefit increases for company workers and dental and health benefit hikes tied to the local budget. He warns tax impacts of about 140 dollars yearly and says funds would be better spent on education and libraries.
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Sam
Niagara Mohawk
New York Telephone Company
New York Telephone
United Way
Syracuse
Baldwinsville
Edward Bennett
Defeat of Baldwinsville tax proposal cited
The Baldwinsville school district saw its latest tax proposal of 1.7 million dollars defeated, with the bulk of the cut reduced to less than 8,000 dollars for unavoidable costs like utilities and transportation.
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Baldwinsville
Politician Yagotta Draws Long Listen for Answers
A political figure named Yagotta speaks at length, with critics noting that little substantive policy is conveyed. Voters are urged to study the remarks to discern positions, while supporters praise thoroughness and transparency.
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