Word: seemly
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Meanwhile, as the specter of incessant tests from kindergarten to law school haunts those still in diapers, the Democratic candidates seem to have their heads firmly stuck in the sand. The issue perhaps most near and dear to the hearts of students nationwide is being discussed on only one side of the fence. Could it be that the Republicans are leading the way in education these days? With Texas Governor George W. Bush presiding over one of the greatest turnarounds in state education history and the Republicans in the Senate granting $300 million more for education in the budget than...
Many of the successes seem to be the result of rigorous testing methods which ensure that students pass the nationwide exams in writing and math. Schools which fail to prepare students for the tests can be "reconstituted"--in other words, completely overhauled by the state, which demands the resignation and reapplication of each teacher and administrator. Such incentives have clearly changed both the expectations and the achievements in Texas schools. Scores on nationwide tests ranked Texas students among the top in the nation in math and writing...
...colony's hill. The building's misting system--a water and natural chemical mixture to keep the smell down--was turned on and a hazy aura emanated from within. Dapples of light coming through the massive glass skylights illuminated certain areas of the inside den, making the whole place seem magical and somewhat poetic...
...seem like quite the contradiction, then, that the highlight of my time at Harvard so far this year will occur this weekend--in the form of a television series' season premiere...
...entire concept of bringing a car to school seems absolutely ludicrous to the parking office considering the lack of spots. Faculty and employees have to commute to the University and park their cars; students, however, seem to have it pretty easy--they're already here...