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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...monopolized many school agendas with challenges that say more about the parents' political and religious beliefs than their children's education. Should students be molded into "global citizens" ? (Unpatriotic!) Should Halloween displays in classrooms feature witches? (Paganism!) Should kids be instructed to take a deep breath before tackling an exam? (New Age religion!) Should classes hold mock elections? (Usurpation of parental authority...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Crusade for the Classroom | 11/1/1993 | See Source »

Kishi said that because the exam date and time were set in the syllabus, he did not want to disturb the plans of those who planned according to that schedule. "We have to be fair to everyone," he said...

Author: By Etan J. Cohen, | Title: Students `Indignant' Over Chem Exam Date | 10/28/1993 | See Source »

Moupali Das '96 said the exam time will make it hard for students to study in groups and to ask questions. Das, who said she was "indignant," planned to circulate a petition to change the date among students. After class on Monday, she asked students if they would be willing to sign such a petition...

Author: By Etan J. Cohen, | Title: Students `Indignant' Over Chem Exam Date | 10/28/1993 | See Source »

Noah T. Zinkin '96 also was not satisfied withthe exam time. When asked how the scheduling wouldaffect his weekend, Zinkin said, "WhatThanksgiving weekend? The last few days will beruined...

Author: By Etan J. Cohen, | Title: Students `Indignant' Over Chem Exam Date | 10/28/1993 | See Source »

...only an exam," Frederick S Soo. '96 said."You're going to rotate your life around an exam...

Author: By Etan J. Cohen, | Title: Students `Indignant' Over Chem Exam Date | 10/28/1993 | See Source »

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