EdWeek Update: November 13, 2017: November 13, 2017

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Both GOP Tax Plans Could Jeopardize School Funding, Teachers' Pocketbooks

Proposals being considered in Congress could end up shrinking revenue available for state and local leaders to spend on public schools, advocates warn. Read more.

• Senate Bill Ends Deductions for State and Local Taxes, Classroom Supplies

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Democrats' Recent Election Gains: The K-12 Repercussions

The political maneuvers used by education policy advocates to animate moderate voters over those issues in New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington could provide a script next year when 38 governors and most state legislators are up for election. Read more.

(Education Week)

Small 'Nudges' Can Push Students in the Right Direction

"Nudges" are low-cost interventions meant to influence behavior by changing how or when choices are offered. Research is showing that when used with students, nudges can get positive results. Read more.

(Education Week)

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6 Key Insights: RAND Corp. Researchers Talk Personalized Learning

The evidence for personalized learning is still "very weak," say leading researchers studying the movement. But there are reasons to be encouraged - and patient. Read more.

(Education Week)

• Special Report: Personalized Learning: Vision vs. Reality

This Group Wants to Be the Match.com of Teacher Shortages in California

A California organization is tasked with giving out $9.4 million in grants to local programs across the state to solve shortages. Read more.

(Teaching Now)


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New IEL Leaders Pledge to Speak Up for the Disadvantaged, Integrate Programs
(District Dossier)

Follett to Start Selling LEGO Education Materials for Hands-On Lessons
(Marketplace K-12)

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