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A Florida education official says Tony Bennett will resign because of allegations he changed a charter school's grade during his previous job as Indiana's school chief.
August 1, 2013 - AP
Grant recipients that had failed to meet federal quality benchmarks had to recompete for their funds, but the winning early-education providers included little in the way of fresh faces.
August 1, 2013 - Education Week
A bipartisan bill that would reduce the costs of borrowing for millions of students passed the House and is heading to President Barack Obama for his signature.
July 31, 2013 - AP
Some charter school operators, facing challenges in obtaining financing to open new facilities, have turned to options such as sharing space with traditional public schools.
July 25, 2013 - Education Week
Legislatures across the country have taken a variety of approaches to helping charter schools secure building space.
July 25, 2013 - Education Week
The national exam produces the most widely valued test data in the country, but that information is often put to questionable use, researchers say.
July 24, 2013 - Education Week
After learning the price tag for PARCC tests designed to align with the common-core standards, state officials are weighing their options.
July 23, 2013 - Education Week
Senators are ready to offer students a better deal on their college loans this fall, but future classes could see higher interest rates.
July 18, 2013 - AP
"Fraction camps" are just one technique researchers are exploring in their efforts to help students get a better grasp of one of the most troublesome topics in basic mathematics.
July 18, 2013 - Education Week

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