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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Fair Oaks senator is weighing in on UC’s SAT fight

Also, don't miss Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! on the Fair Oaks Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Fair Oaks senator is weighing in on UC's SAT fight

Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warmer with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 91, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UC regents get first look at students' worsening math skills as SAT debate heats up (sfchronicle.com) — University of California regents are weighing whether to reinstate SAT and ACT requirements as data show rising failure and withdrawal rates in key math courses. As faculty and advocacy groups clash over equity and academic rigor, Fair Oaks–based state Sen. Roger Niello is among several Republican politicians publicly urging UC to bring back standardized testing in admissions.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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