Fair 87 ° in Athens, GA
OK, so maybe it makes sense for the federal government to institute a standard nationwide formula for states to use in calculating high-school graduation rates. But if this is what the No Child Left Behind initiative has come to, in terms of federal guidance for much-needed educational reform across the United States, it may be time to wonder whether the educational accountability effort has become too weighed down by bureaucracy.
As we navigate the waning days of our xenophobic August, perhaps it'd be wise to quote a notably tolerant Republican, somebody whose words might shame the fearmongers who currently pervade his own party.
► ORGANIC AGREEMENT: I find myself in complete agreement with Kevan Williams, development writer for Flagpole magazine, regarding any master plan for downtown Athens. While there is not yet any formal master planning process under way, it is being talked about as a possibility. Several months back, I talked in broad strokes with Kathryn Lookofsky, director of the Athens Downtown Development Authority, about a plan for downtown Athens and what such a plan might entail.
It could have been worse.
Is public opinion on gay marriage ahead of justices?
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Editorial: Congress race must focus on genuine issues
McGinty: Shedding light on business and gambling
Durst: Democracy isn't a Chinese menu, it's a buffet
Towery: Political winds blowing to right
Thomas: Lowering expectations may be best course
Forum: The 'population bomb' has fizzled
