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Less school days in Fulton County GA means more instructional hours

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A recent article discussed a shorter school year in Hawaii and the impact it would have on families. It seems like the trend is catching on because it...
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Arne Duncan encourages educational race to the top

Arne Duncan, the U.S. Secretary of Education wants states to engage in a 'race to the top' in an effort to turn...
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Seismic education layoffs hits California school districts

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Victor Valley school district in California has cut the jobs of 181 teachers including music teachers, physical...
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Why are schools allowing oversexualizing of kids?

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A dance team from Jonesboro High School in GA was suspended and advisors fired because of a provocative dance...
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Ron Clark Academy knows how to teach about elections

I love what Ron Clark accomplishes with his school! Check out these future presidents! For more info: Ron Clark...
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Whatever happened to free public education?

As children register for the new school year every fall, parents across the country have become accustomed to bringing their checkbooks. A student at...
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Dealing with the failure rate of black male students

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As the mother of a black male student, I have always hoped and prayed that my own son would not fall victim to the...
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550 Dallas teachers get the axe

On October 15, 1,100 Dallas Independent School District workers will lose their jobs. About 550 of these soon to be ex-employees are teachers. The...
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39 schools in Arizona fail NCLB standards 5 years in a row

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An article in the Arizona republic reveals that 39 Ariz.. schools failed "No Child" standards for the 5th consecutive time. The article...
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The Perfect School?

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When thinking about what qualities would make a school perfect, I always imagine a digital environment where everyone is free to come and go as they...
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