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Charter love: Feds give $157 million to expand charter schools

Photo credit: U.S. Dept. of Education The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday it would give $157 million to create…

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From NPR: Who Are The ‘Gifted And Talented’ And What Do They Need?

Ron Turiello’s daughter, Grace, seemed unusually alert even as a newborn. At 7 months or so, she showed an interest…

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UN News Centre: Putting education first key to unlocking progress across new UN agenda

World leaders and education activists met at the United Nations today for a high-level event to mark the inclusion of…

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Brookings: Championing girls’ education in developing countries: 10 local leaders who are making a difference

This week, leaders from around the world will convene in New York at the United Nations to launch the Sustainable…

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From Boston.com: Lego Education is coming to Boston

Welcome Boston’s newest resident: LEGO. Mayor Marty Walsh on Thursday confirmed that LEGO Education North America will move its headquarters…

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Fox News: Northwestern University offering sex education for freshmen

Sex education classes are usually thought of in the realm of uncomfortable lessons in high school health classes, but one…

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NBC News: New Tool Kit Helps English Language Learners Access Higher Education

The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice announced Monday the completion of a tool kit designed to help ensure English…

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1 in 4 Female Undergrads Experienced Sex Assault or Misconduct, AAU Survey Finds

Photo credit: Canadian2006 By Katherine Mangan Nearly one in four female undergraduates responding to a survey conducted by the Association…

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From CNN: Sanders, Clinton trade shots over education plans

By Dan Merica Manchester, New Hampshire (CNN) – Bernie Sanders pushed back Saturday against an assertion from Hillary Clinton that…

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Target Disappoints By Shifting Charitable Giving Away Education

Photo credit: Kelly Martin By George Anderson In 2010, Target  set a goal of donating $1 billion for education by the…

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