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...grade of proficient. The federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that all students achieve proficiency by 2014, punishing those that do not. But according to Fowler-Finn, because the MCAS caps retest scores at 238 points, students who retake the test cannot score at the proficient level??the level needed for the federal law. “The state never planned this properly,” Fowler-Finn said. “It’s a disaster.” “They haven’t done anything about this...
...would not salvage this election. Holding a new election immediately wouldn’t ensure peaceful or fair results, either. Therefore an interim government must keep peace in the country until a second round of elections is possible. The Kenyan people have reason to fear corruption on the executive level??a long string of presidents has been notoriously corrupt—but hopefully credible institutions of justice will engender trust in the elected leadership. Ending the violence in Kenya must be the first priority, and once peace is established the opposing parties can work together to ensure fair...
...take on two of the greatest threats to the Earth’s future—acid rain and global warming. Kurt Z. House, a research assistant in earth and planetary sciences, proposed a process known as electrochemical weathering, which increases the alkalinity—or basic pH level??of the Earth’s oceans to reduce the damage caused by acid rain and decrease carbon levels in the atmosphere. The natural ability of oceans to remove carbon from the air has suffered due to pollution-induced acid rain. House hopes to increase the waters?...
...this year, Cambridge saw an influx of more middle class students at the kindergarten level??approximately two thirds of the first group to sign up for kindergarten were “paid lunch.” Some have questioned whether the formulas used by the district should be adjusted in order to allow more flexibility, which would allow more parents to receive one of their top choices...
...It’s certainly great to watch her compete at this level??I feel very fortunate to be able to do that,” Katey said. “I’m so proud of Kylie because she’s gotten to where she is in the field hockey program out of sheer hard work, and that’s a great example...