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RI new accountability plan approved under NCLB waivers
Tuesday, May 29, Rhode Island's new accountability plan was approved by the U.S. Department of Education. The new accountability plan was part of Rhode Island Department of Education's (RIDE) application for a waiver from...
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California teacher tenure laws penalize students, parents sue
Parents of 7 South Bay children are suing the Alum Rock School District claiming that teacher tenure laws deprive their children of the constitutional right to a fair education: Children are frequently saddled with incompetent teachers, because teachers...
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How to Adapt Lessons to Common Core State Standards
Common Core State Standards, proposed by the National Board of Governors and adopted by 46 states to date, provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn in the critical areas of math, science, language, reading, writing...
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Slideshow: Miss RI Olivia Culpo has been crowned Miss USA.

See photos of the beauty
Family Feud host and actor Richard Dawson has died.

Remembering the TV legend
See who else walked away with a golden popcorn this year.

MTV Movie Awards highlights
Kate Middleton stole the spotlight at the Diamond Jubilee.

See her amazing red dress
Slideshow: See the wonders of the most beautiful places on Earth.

See 50 breathtaking photos
This creative teen brought Justin Bieber to the prom with him. Sort of.

See what he did
Slideshow: A plane crash in Nigeria has killed 153 passengers.

Photos from the wreckage
Slideshow: Angelina Jolie is blowing out 37 candles today.

See the star through the years