Opinion: Students as Customers in Education Debate
Our Opinion argues that treating students as customers may undermine education goals at Lorain County Community College and Lorain Schools. The college faces a low first time full time graduation rate while the district weighs borrowing 240000 in interest to reinstate busing. both emphasize convenience over long term learning.
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Letter Advocates Religion Freedom After Obama Victory
A reader praises Barack Obama's re election while defending religious freedom and opposing tax pledges. The letter extols Constitution based choice of belief, urges bipartisanship amid fiscal cliff fears, and commends Lorain County official Tom Williams for resisting tax increases and balancing the budget.
Monks challenge Louisiana casket law shaping rights case
The Saint Joseph Abbey monks near Covington challenge a Louisiana rule requiring licensed funeral directors to sell caskets. George Will notes the 1873 Slaughter-House decision eroded privileges or immunities, potentially renewing protection for economic rights in a landmark clash with funeral industry interests.
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