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May 03 2023
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A Record Low 13% Of Eighth Grade Students Are Proficient In History
A Record Low 13% Of Eighth Grade Students Are Proficient In History Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, The Nation's Report Card for history for 2022 is shockingly low. I have the solution... Nation's Report Card Please consider the NAEP History Report Card at Grade 8 for the US. NAEP reports scores at five selected percentiles to show changes over time in the scores for lower- (10th
ZeroHedge
May 27 2023
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Celtics need one more win to make history, but Derrick White made Game 6 some of its own
The Celtics were scattered and reeling. They had blown a 10-point lead with 3:41 left. Miami’s zone defense once again stymied the Celtics offense. Butler, who looked physically spent for the first 45 minutes, transformed into the best player on the floor and brought his team back. MIAMI — If the Celtics do pull off this miracle, if they do complete the comeback from down 0-3, Saturday will go
The Boston Globe
May 05 2023
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The Real History Behind 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'
When Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz first met George III in 1761, she “threw herself at his feet” in supplication, prompting the English king to raise her up, embrace her and lead her through the garden “up the steps into the palace,” as one observer recounted. Just a few hours later, the German princess married George, becoming England’s newest queen. In poor health following a
Smithsonian Magazine
May 22 2023
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While DFL touts largest tax cut in Minnesota history, taxes will still rise for most
While DFL touts largest tax cut in Minnesota history, taxes will still rise for most While DFL touts largest tax cut in Minnesota history, taxes will still rise for most While DFL touts largest tax cut in Minnesota history, taxes will still rise for most ST. PAUL, Minn. – Democrats say their rebate checks, tax credits, and changes in Social Security income taxes represent the largest tax cut
CBS News (Online)
Apr 03 2023
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WI's Protasiewicz, Kelly face off in most expensive Supreme Court race in US history
Voters in Wisconsin will pick a Supreme Court justice on Tuesday, choosing between Democratic-backed Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz and Republican-backed former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly in a race that will determine control of the court in a key political battleground. Though the race is officially nonpartisan, the court currently has a 4-3 conservative
Fox News (Online News)
May 19 2023
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Keys to Celtics-Heat Game 2, and what history says about Boston's chances
Just as they did last year, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat walked into TD Garden, overcame a 13-point deficit and defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals to take home-court advantage. The Celtics rebounded from that loss to win Game 2 and eventually play their way into the NBA Finals by winning the series in seven games. The Celtics face a similar task in these
ESPN.com
May 15 2023
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Cal Raleigh makes Fenway Park history as Mariners blast Red Sox
May 16 - Cal Raleigh became the first catcher to ever homer from both sides of the plate at Fenway Park as the Seattle Mariners cruised to a 10-1 win over the host Boston Red Sox on Monday night. Raleigh, who went 3-for-5, hit two-run shots in the fifth and sixth innings, logging his second multi-homer game of the season. Eugenio Suarez also blasted a two-run homer as part of Seattle's 15-hit
Reuters
May 21 2023
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NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida over DeSantis’ ‘aggressive attempts to erase Black history’
The NAACP on Saturday issued a travel advisory for Florida over Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs" in the state's schools, the organization said in a statement. “Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals,” the NAACP said. “Before traveling to
NBC News (Online)
May 01 2023
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Where a miserable April ranks in White Sox history
CHICAGO – One of the most incredible finishes for the White Sox in years couldn’t erase what had happened the other 29 days of the month. Down by four heading into the ninth inning, the White Sox stunned the MLB-leading Rays by putting up seven runs in the ninth. Andrew Vaughn’s walk-off three-run homer gave the team an improbable 12-9 victory to snap a ten-game losing streak. It’s the team’s
WGN
May 03 2023
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Eighth Graders Test Scores in History, Civics Plummet After Pandemic
American eighth graders’ test scores in history and civics have hit lows not seen in nearly two decades, according to the first Nation’s Report Card released after the coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) conducts its National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) to measure students’ proficiency in civics and history every
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