Christian schools offer religious alternative to public education
Christian school advocates argue public schools fail to provide a biblical environment and academic and moral standards. Leaders emphasize parental responsibility, non-competition with public schools, and adherence to church state principles while navigating state licensing and certification.
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Lou Koloze
Worthington High School
Columbus
Koloze
ACSI
Alan Grover
CSO
Robert Hayes
ODCS
Elyria
Thomas Showalter
ECA
OPCS
First Baptist Christian School
CSQ
Grover
State of Ohio Department of Education
Open Door Christian School
Elyria School Board
Nine state school strikes disrupt thousands of students
United Press International reports that a three day Newark teachers strike ends with a two year tentative contract to be ratified, while Philadelphia and Rochester walkouts persist. About 35,000 teachers across nine states and Puerto Rico join 660,000 students in 400 plus job action demands, wages and security.
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Newark
N.J
Philadelphia
Rochester
N.Y
States
Puerto Rico
Carlinville
Chicago
Thornton
Michael Marcuse
New York State
Rhode Island
North Providence
Hua Guofeng resigns as China premier in shakeup
Hua Guofeng steps down as premier after pressure from moderates at Peking. Zhao Ziyang named successor at the National People’s Congress amid a broad leadership revamp to install younger figures and accelerate reform. Deng Xiaoping aims to place trusted allies in key posts. Chen Yonggui reportedly resigns after criticism of a costly irrigation project. Petroleum Minister Song Zhenming dismissed and Kang Shien criticized for oil rig disaster. Wang Bingqian named finance minister as part of parallel reshuffles to rejuvenate the economy.
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Peking
CPI
Hua Guofeng
China
Hua
National Peoples Congress
Zhao Ziyang
Deng Xiaoping
Deng
Chen Yonggui
Song Zhenming
Kang Shi'en
Energy, Planning and Agriculture Commissions
Wang Bingqian
Philly teachers claim militancy pays off with higher pay
Philadelphia public school teachers in their fourth walkout since 1970 say union clout has boosted salaries from $7,000 to $23,300 for starting teachers and to $31,080 for a PhD level top pay. The district notes better pay has brought more experience, while job security and class size remain core issues as 220,500 pupils face schedule disruptions.
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Philadelphia
Teachers’ Union
Nathan Allen
Northeast High
America
Board of Education
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
Allen
Chicago
Detroit
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Auto thefts rise as parts market fuels crime
The NATB cites 1979 thefts of about 1.1 million cars worth an estimated $4 billion, with small and large cars alike stolen. Owners victimize themselves by paying high replacement costs on the open market, while thieves cut cars into parts, sometimes profiting $100 to $300 for a front-end cap.
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NATB
Zablocki
Torch
Midwest faces growing water crisis and funding gaps
A federal report warns the Midwest may endure severe water problems in the 1980s affecting sewage treatment and clean water supplies. It cites a $24 billion need for seven states to update plants, limited federal aid, and fiscal strain on cities like Cleveland facing aging infrastructure and toxic waste risks.
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Washington
Midwest
Northeast-Midwest
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Chicago
Cleveland
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Arthur Walkden
Christian Schools
James Phipps
Cedarville College
Amxiliary School
AFFL
Canaan School
Elyria Christan Academy
Sheffield Christian Academy
College Heights Christian Academy
Victory Baptist Christian School
Carittlag Law Association
United Press International
Pennsylvania
Mao Tsetung
Shreg
Dallas Love Field
Philly
Martin Britchkow
Britchkow
Gilliland
Arthur Shiden
Chicago Tribune
Environental Protection Agency
Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
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