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With new proposals for reauthorizing the law's No Child Left Behind edition, Congress is split on the federal K-12 role and on teacher evaluations.
June 10, 2013 - Education Week
A new proposal unveiled by the president includes an ambitious overhaul of the federal E-rate program to ensure universal broadband access and updated technology in the nation's classrooms.
June 7, 2013 - Education Week
State lawmakers continue grappling with major changes to their teacher-retirement systems.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
Recipients of federal innovation grants are largely living up to the What Works Clearinghouse research standards.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
Paul Reville writes that it's time for a learning system that isn't about mass-produced education, but instead one that speaks to the needs of the individual child.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
Even the best-laid plans for storm shelters and tornado drills may be no match for powerful storms like those seen in the Sooner State over the past few weeks.
June 3, 2013 - Education Week
Newly updated data show that laws in 27 states require free schooling for students up to age 21, while two states cut off students' route to a diploma at 19.
May 31, 2013 - Education Week
Around the country, schools and community groups are moving beyond dropout prevention to recover the students who have already left.
May 31, 2013 - Education Week
The plan would make Camden the fourth system under state control since the controversial strategy was first used nearly 25 years ago.
May 31, 2013 - Education Week
Chicago's closing battles echo those in a growing number of urban districts where financial pressures are colliding with the needs of poor and minority communities.
May 30, 2013 | Updated: June 3, 2013 - Education Week

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