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· “Stop arguing and start building roads, especially in Winnebago County. That’s the message of Rock River Valley business and political leaders who launched a petition drive Tuesday to put an advisory referendum on the Nov. 7 ballot. The measure urges Gov. Rod Blagojevich and legislators to pass a capital spending budget in the November session to build roads.”
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· ComEd Tuesday announced a plan it says will ease the impact of higher electricity rates that could go into effect in January.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jul 12, 06 @ 6:45 am
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Someone needs to look at last years test and this years test. I believe they are written differently. Significantly easier.
Comment by TestMe Wednesday, Jul 12, 06 @ 7:16 am
The Republican Jewish Coalition Illinois Chapter is having a big event with JBT in Skokie. Looks like Judy is making a big push to get these votes in light of the Rod’s hate crimes commission debacle.
Comment by Niles Township Wednesday, Jul 12, 06 @ 10:42 am
Testme, you are not addressing the real issue of increased test scores! Who cares if the standards were lowered and the test is easier! Scores are better. They used to say that a current college degree is worth a HS diploma from years back. Now is a HS diploma worth a pre-school certificate? I really don’t see how making the test easier will prepare these kids for a life in the real world, let alone college. Bring on the reports that say these kids are unprepared for college and how the colleges need funding to do what high school should have done. More games from Rod
Comment by Rico Shakman aka Wumpus Wednesday, Jul 12, 06 @ 12:15 pm
Agree with TestMe. An unfortunate consequence of the The No Child Left Behind Act is the dumbing down of state accountability exams to meet annual progress goals. That looks like the case here.
At the end of the day, the gold standard assessment is the fed’s NAEP exam. In some states, like North Carolina, the difference between the pass rates of a state exam vs. NAEP is large. Illinois has a gap as well, and I imagine that’s grown.
Skepticism on these results is necessary. I wouldn’t go popping champagne corks if I were Mayor Daley, Arne Duncan, etc.
Comment by Maroon Wednesday, Jul 12, 06 @ 1:12 pm
I agree with Cal Skinner. If the Democrats are going to try to prevent the voters from having the option of voting for Rich Whitney, perhaps we should start calling them the anti-democrats!
Comment by Squideshi Wednesday, Jul 12, 06 @ 6:24 pm