Accountability in Education Report Cards for New York Schools
New York plans annual public report cards for every school to compare performance, hoping to empower parents and drive changes. Regents Chancellor Hayden and Education Commissioner Mills also aim to study the school calendar, expand inclusive classrooms, and improve efficiency while maintaining core benefits for students.
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Richard Mills
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Mural controversy highlights communication failure in Syracuse
A Skiddy Park mural by Juan Cruz sparked conflict after Parks Commissioner Otis Jennings ordered sections painted over. He argued political imagery has no place on government walls, while Cruz claimed the piece reflected local culture. The piece was created for the neighborhood, but officials and residents failed to engage, prompting calls for open forums and compromise.
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Skiddy Park
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Otis Jennings
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Cruz
America
Schoolchildren's future online: funding cuts spark concern
In a Syracuse letter to legislators, Sylvia Matousek and Maureen McManus of the Onondaga County Teachers Association warn that HR 2 cuts will hit education hard. They cite 17 percent cuts to at risk student programs, vast college loan reductions, and state university funding drops, urging opposition to the bill and calling for continued school support.
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Alfonso D'Amato
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
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Sylvia Matousek
Maureen McManus
Onondaga County ‘Teachers Association
Syracuse
Congress ignores needy while helping Pentagon
Janet L. Johnson of Marietta criticizes Republicans in Congress for cutting $9 billion from human services yet boosting Pentagon funding by $7 billion, and planning $14 billion more than requests in 1997. She argues real needs of constituents are unmet and urges Pentagon cuts first.
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Pentagon Park
Janet L. Johnson
Marietta
Simpson trial sparks debate over use of the N word
A reader cites a perceived shift in language on buses and corners, noting fewer white voices using the term but more black individuals using it publicly. The letter links this change to attention on the Dr. Simpson trial and defense actions, terming it rabble-rousing that inflames crowds.
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Bhelieve
Stewart
Syracuse
Hotel Syracuse faces unpaid taxes City may seize Atrium
Herald Journal reports Hotel Syracuse faces a $305,000 tax bill with potential city seizure of the Atrium building if payments do not begin. Two longtime hotel staffers note past resilience through strike, bankruptcy, and revival under Michael Bennett since 1993, including $7 million restorations and 320 rooms.
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Herald-Journal
Syracuse
Michael Bennett
Nett
John J. Farrell
van Sterio
Syracuse Driver Complaints At East Syracuse Roads
Local residents voice frustration over long road work causing daily congestion in East Syracuse. Citizens urge officials to find a faster, safer solution amid ongoing repairs and traffic snarls. Helen M. White raises concerns about the impact on commuters and the Slate Fair crowds.
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Syracuse
Isa
Sazy Rennin
Helen M. White
Rite of passage critique sparks global outrage
Howard Bragman denounces female circumcision as a blight while praising Seita Lengila and Dr Nawal El Saadawi for courage amid flawed education. He argues that sensitive issues require shared empathy at home, in Kenya and Egypt, and calls archaic practices a stain on the world community.
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Herald-Journal
Seita Lengila
Nawal el Saadawi
America
Letters Policy for readers and submission details
Readers are invited to submit succinct legible letters with daytime telephone numbers. Unsigned or unverifiable authors are not published. The paper reserves the right to edit for length and provides mail and fax addresses and telephone lines for submissions and questions.
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