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NPR: In Indiana, Raising the Bar Raises Questions about Special Education

By Claire McInerny  A generation ago, a high school diploma could open doors, especially to well-paying manufacturing jobs. But today,…

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From The Texas Tribune: Who Will Be the Next Texas Education Chief?

By Morgan Smith A few days after Michael Williams announced he would step down as the state’s top education official…

10 years ago

Post: U. Missouri president resigns over handling of racial incidents

The president of the University of Missouri system resigned Monday amid escalating protests over racist and other bias-related incidents on…

10 years ago

The Arizona Republic: Arizona’s education woes galvanize business leaders

Renewed urgency, political importance as neighboring states with more high-tech opportunities have grown faster than Arizona in recent years.  

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ABC15: Arizona Board of Education votes to reject Common Core standards

PHOENIX – The Arizona Board of Education has voted to reject Common Core, but for the time being leave its…

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Forbes: 5 Money Lessons Students Should (But Usually Don’t) Learn In School

As millions of American children head back to school over the next few weeks, they’re preparing for lessons in reading,…

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The Seattle Times: State Supreme Court: Charter schools are unconstitutional

by John Higgins After nearly a year of deliberation, the state Supreme Court ruled 6-3 late Friday afternoon that charter…

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Las Vegas Review-Journal: ACLU sues to stop Nevada education savings accounts

Photo Credit: www.SeniorLiving.org by Neal Morton The American Civil Liberties Union, waging the first of potentially several legal challenges against…

10 years ago

Edu News: New York State Schools Won’t Be Penalized for Opt Outs

Photo Credit: dcJohn by Grace Smith There will be no penalty for New York state school districts that had large numbers…

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Chalkbeat Colorado: More kids to get free school breakfast under law, but some districts feel financial squeeze

Photo Credit: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture by Amy Schimke As the second phase of Colorado’s “Breakfast After the Bell” law…

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