Word: contract
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Each term students, most of whom are at a fifth-grade reading level, receive a course description and sign a contract stipulating that they understand what is expected of them. Most have a study plan designed just for them, which means teacher Goldhaber instructs five students in as many subjects at once. While the method appears old-fashioned, classroom dialogue seems drawn from experimental theater. At his right hand, Goldhaber pores over pictures with one student, saying, "Yes, this is an ion, but is it just an ion or a hydroxide ion? Think about it." He asks the student...
MacDonald started playing in early August and will finish up his contract in mid-March--just in time, as he says, to make it back to the States for college playoffs...
Personal loyalty keeps Weisbrod at Harvard despite yearly contract offers from the North Stars. He will not rule out turning pro after the season, but says his present plans include graduation...
Kromm also cited finalizing the contract as his main short-term responsibility...
...points to a contract extension given last February to City Manager Robert W. Healy, which contains a controversial "buyout" clause requiring the city to pay Healy through 1994 even if he cannot serve as manager...