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Luis Carlos Ayala introduces himself to a resident as he campaigns for the Pasadena Unified school board.
—Eric Grigorian for Education Week

Districts Abandoning At-Large School Board Elections

A 2001 California law has spurred some school systems to pick board members by subdistricts to increase diversity. (February 25, 2013)

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08/01 04:27 pm | Arne Duncan Worries About Effect of Fla. State Chief's Resignation | In an interview with Education Week, the U.S. Secretary of Education said he "desperately" hopes the state can find a new chief who will "stay the course."

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From the presidential campaign to statewide ballot measures, education has been a steady theme in the 2012 election season.
October 30, 2012 - Education Week
One candidate in the race for District 3 of the Orleans Parish school board has raised more than $110,000 in donations.
October 30, 2012 - Education Week
For the winner of next week's presidential election, Paul Manna and Keenan Kelley lay out a "modest yet muscular" approach to helping the nation's schools.
October 29, 2012 - Education Week
A sixth of some 600 state school board seats nationwide could turn over through election or subsequent appointment this year.
October 23, 2012 - Education Week
Though policy differences may have dampened enthusiasm for some, many teachers back President Obama for re-election.
October 23, 2012 - Education Week
In a debate over education issues, education advisers to both presidential candidates squared off on a number of key policy issues.
October 22, 2012 | Updated: November 19, 2012 - Education Week
The Obama and Romney camps bare sharp contrasts on the federal role in education, including on NCLB waivers.
October 22, 2012 - Education Week
Vice President Joe Biden slams GOP rival Paul Ryan's budget plans, which Biden says would cut education funding.
October 16, 2012 - Education Week
Even as fiscal matters bid for attention, federal lawmakers will have renewal of the ESEA and other laws on their plate.
October 9, 2012 - Education Week
Voters in four states will pick chief state school leaders in next month's elections.
October 9, 2012 - Education Week

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