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Vallas Making Political Plans

By The Associated Press — February 10, 2009 1 min read
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Paul G. Vallas, the leader of New Orleans’ state-run school district, says that he’s considering a run next year for president of the Cook County board in Illinois. Mr. Vallas said he plans to stay with the Recovery School District through the 2009-10 school year.

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A version of this article appeared in the February 11, 2009 edition of Education Week

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