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He points out that as East Asian countries consider greater freedom for their schools, American education is headed in the opposite direction. Most states have recently approved common standards in math and reading. EVAN GLAZER: In China and in Korea there is a strong interest in trying to get students to be more creative. And in America there is a strong interest in standardization. And, you know, the reality is we dont operate in one world or the other. Its trying to find that right balance." And thats the VOA Special English Education Report. I'm Christopher Cruise. Recording 6:
Economists say the imports reduce local food prices, decrease productivity and increase dependency among the people. Mr. Gitau says if he could receive higher prices for his crops, he could feed more Kenyans. NAHASHON GITAU: "From my farm, I would perhaps sell every season, say, one hundred bags of potatoes, and perhaps ten thousand heads of cabbages, say, three times in a year. I can manage that product. And I have got some other farmers who can do even better than me." Kinangop District officer Peninnih Dzombo explained why local governments have not taken action. PENINNIH DZOMBO: "In our department, in most cases we usually work through reports and all that. So it depends on who will read the report. But we have not made the effort to have it like a priority that we want A, B, C, D addressed. Ms. Dzombo says her office does not get enough money from the central government to improve roads and take other steps to help farmers reach markets. And thats the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. I'm Bob Doughty.