Charter School Competition Boosts Public School Performance
A Progressive Policy Institute review shows charter growth raises achievement in 10 urban, low income districts. Charters expand autonomy with performance metrics and public funding, narrowing gaps across districts including Camden New Jersey where renaissance schools reduced the statewide achievement gap.
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New Jersey
Chris Christie
State Board of Education
Renaissance
Stanford University
Nevada
Community Hay Convoy Gratitude Note from Swine BBQ Team
In Boone North Carolina on October 15 a convoy of 52 trucks and 100 plus volunteers delivered food hay pumpkins animal feed and personal care items to hurricane affected residents. Owners Brian Hilberg and family along with Kayleigh Keller and Kelton Keller coordinated the effort with many supporters and local businesses contributing goods and funding.
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Matt Lower
Scott Watts
Derek Blankenship
Boone
North Carolina
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Kelton Keller
Keller Meats
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Corkscrew Saloon
Hillcrest Food Service
Ideal Baking Company
Partake Kitchen
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Sandridge Foods
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Vote Yes on Lafayette Fire Levy Supports Rescue Services
Sophia Hilberg seventh grader urges Lafayette residents to back the January fire levy after a heart attack at home. Chris Neal of Chippewa Lake praises Lafayette Rescue response within six minutes and signals his own yes vote.
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Chippewa Lake
Deadline passes for letters on November 5 election
The window to submit letters to the editor or political commentaries regarding the November 5 election has closed. Community readers should await reflected opinions in upcoming print editions.
Six elections that reshaped America a long arc of power
Carl Leubsdorf traces six pivotal contests from 1789 to 1932 and notes other elections with major consequences. The piece argues the 2024 race could join this list, with outcomes depending on November 5 2024 and beyond. It highlights Washington Jefferson Adams Jackson Lincoln Hayes Roosevelt Kennedy Eisenhower Reagan and Trump as influential milestones shaping party power and policy.
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Ronald Reagan
Florida Amendment 3 would legalize marijuana for adults
Cal Thomas argues against Florida Amendment 3 to legalize marijuana, funded by Trulieve and backed by proponents claiming non medical use. He cites campaign finance totals, potential societal harms, and a NYT report noting psychosis and addiction risks, urging Florida voters to vote no.
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