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U.S. News Is Not the Best of Anything

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Recently I heard the director of admissions at one of the nation’s premiere universities blame U.S. News & World Reports on the absurdly competitive process that now surrounds college admissions.

Twitter - a first-responder medium

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Before I write anything else, let me emphasize that I believe the real news here is a major earthquake. As I write this, the news reports indicate 900 high schools students are trapped beneath rubble. As a parent, I know where my mind and heart are as I read such news.

High school essay contest: Why free news media are important

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Hey, parents: The Society of Professional Journalists is sponsoring a national essay contest for high school students to write about "Why free news media are important."

The contest is open to all students enrolled in grades 9-12 in public, private and home schools. Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest entry form. Essays should be 300-500 words. Entries may be typed or handwritten but must be double-spaced.

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