FCAT in crisis: Low scores, high emotions on standardized testing - Tallahassee.com

FCAT in crisis: Low scores, high emotions on standardized testing Tallahassee.com Students only have 45 minutes to develop an idea, make an outline, and write the essay, said Paul Felsch, Leon County Schools director of testing and student assessment. "The training was always to consider it a draft" because there was no time to edit ... and more »

World leaders turn focus to future of Afghanistan, NATO at Chicago summit - 660 News

World leaders turn focus to future of Afghanistan, NATO at Chicago summit 660 News But what comes next is the focus of two days of NATO meetings in Chicago, where countries _ including Canada _ are expected to outline their commitments post 2014-2015, when the current mission comes to an end. "I would hope Canada would be in a ... and more »

Where the 'Cubs Way' meets 'The Cardinal Way' - STLtoday.com

Where the 'Cubs Way' meets 'The Cardinal Way' STLtoday.com TOWER GROVE • At a hotel in Mesa, Ariz., on the eve of spring training, new Chicago Cubs president for baseball operations Theo Epstein convened the club's organizational meetings and set forth a goal. He wanted the group to author a book. and more »

Arresting imagery: Courtroom sketch artist delivers mini character studies (Video) - Ottawa Citizen

Arresting imagery: Courtroom sketch artist delivers mini character studies (Video) Ottawa Citizen By Jana G. Pruden, edmontonjournal.com May 19, 2012 EDMONTON - Amanda McRoberts sits on a hard wooden bench, a half-dozen markers clasped tightly in her hand, and a pad of paper turned to a clean, white page. She has minutes, maybe seconds. and more »

Potential of Pruyn's Island, Glens Falls, being explored - Glens Falls Post-Star (blog)

Potential of Pruyn's Island, Glens Falls, being explored Glens Falls Post-Star (blog) GLENS FALLS -- A committee formed to study redevelopment of Pruyn's Island met for the first time Thursday to outline planning efforts for the land, which officials think could be better used to complement recent revitalization in the city.