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TFA Alumni Aid New Teachers in New Orleans

A group started by former Teach For America members helps novices navigate the cultural and instructional challenges they face in the city's schools. (April 19, 2013)

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08/01 11:56 am | Judge: Chicago School Closings Can Proceed | A judge in Cook County, Ill., has denied a motion to stop 10 of the district's 49 planned school closings this year.

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July 9, 2013 - Education Week
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan urged city and state officials to resolve the Philadelphia School District's $304 million shortfall to avert a crisis.
July 3, 2013 - McClatchy-Tribune
The Philadelphia school district, which has been plagued by budget woes and declining enrollment, has announced plans to open a virtual academy.
June 11, 2013 - Digital Directions
A veteran teacher uses the last weeks of the school year to bolster her students' literacy skills before spring tests.
June 11, 2013 - Education Week
Philadelphia will soon join a number of other big-city school districts that have founded virtual schools as a way to expand school choices for parents and lure students back to their school systems.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
An assistant principal often feels frustrated that she can't help teachers enough as they infuse the common core into instruction.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week
In the District of Columbia, instructional coaches like Sarah Hawley are learning the common-core standards along with the teachers.
June 4, 2013 - Education Week

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