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Tax-Wary Voters, Needy Schools a Volatile Mix
In 2010, Republicans seized control of a majority of governors' offices and captured their greatest number of state legislative seats since the Great Depression. As the 2012 electoral race fires up, school budget cuts imposed in the past year loom.
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Kentucky Ed. Dept. Proposes Innovation Foundation
It would be created to specifically fund innovative public school projects designed to help students achieve.
February 7, 2012 - Education Week
Obama College-Cost Plan Aims to Go Beyond Access
Assuring value for students would be crucial for schools to receiving a greater share of campus-based aid.
February 7, 2012 - Education Week
L.A. Parents Rally for More High-Quality Schools, Teachers
Thousands of Los Angeles parents and educators rallied Saturday, calling on elected officials to stop budget cuts threatening public education.
February 6, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune
California Bus Aid Still Imperiled, Despite Reprieve
Districts fear future transportation funding cuts could hurt school choice and desegregation efforts.
February 6, 2012 - Education Week
Texas Ed. Commissioner Won't Enforce Social Promotion Ban Unless Funding Restored
Texas' education chief will not enforce the ban on social promotion of students unless funding is restored to help students in danger of failing.
February 1, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune
Okla. District Considering Options for Site Away From Casino
The Broken Arrow school district has to decide whether to change the location of the elementary school and early childhood center that are planned for construction near a casino that is being built.
January 31, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune
K-12 Marketplace Sees Major Flow of Venture Capital
Industry observers attribute the rise to heightened interest in ed-tech initiatives, decreasing technology costs, and the move to Common Core standards.
January 31, 2012 - Education Week
Texas Superintendents Say Students Feel Impact of State Budget Cuts
Texas school district superintendents say that state budget cuts are hindering their ability to educate children, according to a recently released survey.
January 30, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune
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Tight Budgets Put Some Superintendents on Part-Time Status
The poor economy is reshaping superintendents' work lives, causing some to share jobs, do double duty, or work part time.
January 30, 2012 - Education Week
Canadian Virtual Ed. Dips Into For-Profit Realm
While there may not be much involvement by private companies in the Canadian online education sector, that doesn't mean the idea of earning profits in this arena is being ignored.
January 30, 2012 - Education Week

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