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ISTEP testing to proceed at 50% load
7:20 p.m. update -- We recieved the following update Tuesday night from the Indiana Department of Education: "Based upon assurances made by CTB McGraw Hill, the Indiana Department of Education is opening ISTEP+ testing tomorrow morning, Wednesday, May...
Tags: Education, Academic Progress, Students, Teaching and Learning, Teachers
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ISTEP troubles show test too big to fail
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The failure of Indiana's online standardized test last week showed that the ISTEP+ exam is too big to fail, on many levels. Beyond the obvious and critical role it plays in determining how children advance in school, the test...Tags: Breach of Contract, Education, Students, Corporate Crime, Teaching and Learning
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Computer glitches derail school tests in 3 states
TOM LoBIANCO,Associated PressINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — School districts across several states are rescheduling high-stakes tests that judge student proficiency and even determine teachers' pay because of technical problems involving the test administrators' computer systems....Tags: Justice System, Judges, Mitch Daniels, Education, Students
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Europe oil probe seeks market abuse evidence in 2010-2013
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The European Commission is asking oil traders across the continent to provide evidence of market abuse to determine whether companies sought to manipulate prices reported to leading price-setting agency Platts. Authorities last week...Tags: Hungary, Thomson Corporation, Energy, Glencore International AG, Money and Monetary Policy
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Investigación europea por precios del petróleo se amplía a firma holandesa
ReutersLONDRES, 17 mayo (Reuters) - La investigación de la Comisión Europea sobre la posible manipulación de los precios del petróleo se extendió más allá de tres grandes compañías del sector a una pequeña firma comercializadora, en tanto una refinerí...Tags: Thomson Corporation, BP Plc, Royal Dutch Shell Plc
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Oil price probe widens, senator wants Justice Department help
ReutersLONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A European probe into possible oil price manipulation expanded with the investigation of a small niche trading house in the Netherlands, while a key U.S. senator on Friday called for the Justice Department to join the...Tags: International Organizations, Hungary, Ethanol, Money and Monetary Policy, BP Plc
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Study: Global stocks appeal to the young
Want to go abroad? When it comes to investing, that's the goal of many young investors. A recent study by Franklin Templeton Investments found that while the average young investor — defined as ages 25 to 34 — is still hesitant to buy stocks,...Tags: Globalization, Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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EU oil price probe puts Platts in spotlight
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - A European investigation into alleged price rigging by major oil companies has drawn attention to leading price agency Platts and the way it sets oil price benchmarks. Authorities on Tuesday carried out a surprise inspection at Platts'...Tags: International Organizations, Companies and Corporations, Justice System, Judges, Prices
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Latest Indiana news, sports, business and entertainment
INDIANAPOLIS INDICTMENT Ex-assistant Indy prosecutor faces bribe charge INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former deputy prosecutor has offered to provide federal authorities with evidence that could lead to corruption charges against other current and...Tags: Arts and Culture, Justice System, Judges, Internists, Emergency Incidents
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Supreme Court passes on stock index option suit
ReutersThe U.S. Supreme Court on Monday said it would not take up the dispute over CBOE Holdings Inc.'s copyright on Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average index options. CBOE has fought for years to prevent its rival, the...Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Stock Activities, CME Group Inc., S&P 500, Stock Market
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Poll: Mothers worry their children are unprepared for jobs, finances
Nearly half of American mothers think their children are unprepared to get a job and one-third say their kids aren’t ready to live on their own, according to a new study. The study by the McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union found that 49% of...
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Indianapolis schools encounter brief ISTEP glitches as students try to complete testing
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis students trying to complete standardized tests that already have been delayed by technical issues have encountered more problems. Indianapolis Public Schools spokesman John Althardt says the district experienced a...Tags: School Examinations
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