Atlanta cheating scandal highlights test focused culture
A yearlong Georgia investigation details widespread cheating in Atlanta Public Schools from as early as 2001, with 44 of 56 schools involved and 178 educators implicated. The report cites principals among those involved and questions the role of superintendent Beverly Hall while urging administrative reforms over scrapping standardized tests.
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Letters on debt reform and local JVS expansion
A reader urges sweeping federal spending cuts to reduce the debt, proposing foreign aid cuts and a 5 to 10 percent federal employee pay cut. The second letter supports renewing the Lorain County JVS levy, highlighting expanded grades and programs to serve more students and need for community backing.
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Chronicle-Telegram letter policy and contact details
The Chronicle-Telegram outlines letter to editor guidelines. Letters must be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full address and phone number for verification by mail fax or email.
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The debt crisis and the elderly question
Robert J. Samuelson argues that the core budget impasse stems from how Social Security Medicare and other retiree programs dominate federal spending. He calls for clear entitlement reform and candor about who deserves subsidies, noting public opinion shows contradictions amid rising costs and aging demographics.
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August 2 2011 Today in history and birthdays
On this date in 1923 President Warren Harding died in San Francisco and Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as president. Other notes include Einstein’s 1939 letter to F D Roosevelt on atomic research and Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait. Birthdays listed include James Baldwin Carroll OConnor Peter OToole Wes Craven MaryLouise Parker Kevin Smith Sam Worthington. Moon phase is between new moon July 30 and first quarter August 8.
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