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Number of Libraries Dwindles in N.Y.C. Schools Number of Libraries Dwindles in N.Y.C. Schools
At a time when school library services in many big cities are feeling squeezed, the Big Apple's declines are steeper than most, advocates say. Read more.
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Districts Ramp Up Efforts to Link Spending, Academic Priorities
A still-nascent effort is under way to shift school district budgeting to a multi-year, collaborative process that has finance and academic officials working in tandem. Read more.
(Education Week)
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Assessment Authority for Chief Academic Officers Varies
Knitting assessment thoughtfully into any work on curriculum is crucial, experts say, so it's important to have oversight models that ensure that it happens. Read more.
(Education Week)

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Common Core and White Privilege: The Claim With a Long Internet Life
Close to a year ago, one of the common core's authors made a remark about his race when talking about the standards. How have his remarks been discussed and publicized? Read more.
(State EdWatch)
For Students Who Want to Be Teachers, New Documentary Explores Obstacles
"The Road to TEACH" follows the cross-country road trip of three 20-somethings who are considering careers in education despite discouragement from parents and peers. Read more.
(Teaching Now)
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Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Increase Child-Care Tax Credit
(Early Years)
Schools, Districts Recognized for Supporting Music Ed.
(Curriculum Matters)
Parent Advisory Council Members in Conn. Sue Local Superintendent, Board
(K-12 Parents and the Public)
WriteReader, Top Selling Reading App, to Expand
(Marketplace K-12)
Ed Tech in Elite Private Schools: A Look Ahead
(Digital Education)
'Glee' Finale Makes the Case for Arts Education
(Education and the Media)
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(Leadership 360)
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(Walt Gardner's Reality Check)
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(Finding Common Ground)
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(Rick Hess Straight Up)
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