Word: toughers
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Forceful deterrents to sexual harassment are one step toward mitigating the negative effects of sexism. Combatting engrained stereotypes is tougher, but the University should not throw up its hands at the problem. Harvard cannot be expected to change what is in the minds of its faculty and staff; it can change the number of those minds that are female and, in so doing, strike a blow at the structural factors that give rise to sexism. Moving swiftly to hire more female professors and administrators is still the best hope to creating a more equal academic climate for men and women...
...Larson's injury will probably keep her out of both contests and make it much tougher for the Crimson...
...Crimson offense. None of quarterback Chuck Colombo's five first-half passes against Cornell were caught last week: replacement Brian White, six-for-13, finally moved Harvard through the air in the last-minute rally that gained a 3-3 tie. Though the decision may have been tougher than usual, Crimson Coach Joe Restic decided to stick with the senior, Colombo, as his starter for today...
...districts nationwide have increased the number of credits they require in such core subjects as English, science and math; 38% more will upgrade their standards by 1985. During this same period, 69% of school systems have launched efforts to increase daily attendance. No fewer than 20 states have passed tougher certification laws, with the goal of making sure that a teacher has mastered basic skills before ever entering a classroom...
...wonder that education is becoming a hot presidential campaign issue. Ronald Reagan was the first to sense the opportunity, demanding tougher standards and extra, or "merit," pay for outstanding teachers. But Reagan sees little role for the Federal Government or federal dollars in the quest for excellence. Indeed, the Administration got Congress to cut back 10% on public school funding over the past three years, and only recently stopped