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Discovering Alabama From Its Watery Byway

By CHRISTOPHER PERCY COLLIER

Erik S. Lesser for The New York Times

SCENERY Kayakers near the Coosa River on the Alabama Scenic River Trail.

Kayaking the new 631-mile Alabama Scenic River Trail is to discover nature and history along the route.

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Where to Go in Alabama.

 

 

 

District Puts All the World in Classrooms

By WINNIE HU

A district in Nassau County is taking globalization to the graduate level, integrating international studies into every aspect of its curriculum.

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House Approves Tax on Rich to Aid G.I.’s

By CARL HULSE

The bill will provide veterans who enlisted after the Sept. 11 attacks with new education benefits.

Microsoft Joins Effort for Laptops for Children

By STEVE LOHR

After years of conflict, Microsoft and the computing and education project One Laptop Per Child have reached an agreement that will put Windows on the organization’s computers.

 

 

 

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