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State education finance has become a very contentious issue for a number of state legislatures. State legislative education budgets have been legally challenged by school districts and individuals. In 1973, the Supreme Court decision San Antonio Independent School District v. … Continue reading →
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On Tuesday, November 6, the nation will go to the ballot box to vote. We will decide who will be the President of the United States, state senators, state representatives, and a plethora of other political positions and referendums on … Continue reading →
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In the book Cutting Through the Hype: the Essential Guide to School Reform, authors Jane L. David and Larry Cuban concisely describe various aspects of educational reform. They categorize educational reform into three strategies: reforming the system, reforming how schools … Continue reading →
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The United States Department of Education has declared August “Connected Educator Month”. The focus of the month will be creating, fostering, and enhancing the abilities of online education communities to collaborate on various subjects. Individual teachers, administrators, schools and divisions … Continue reading →
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The K-12 public school education system in the United States continues, on the federal and state levels, to implement a variety of reforms to ensure students are prepared for life after school. For a great number of these students, their … Continue reading →
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I read an article by Emma Brown in the Washington Post concerning the Federal Civil rights complaint filed over the low number of black and Latino students at elite Thomas Jefferson High at 6560 Braddock Road Alexandria, VA 22312. The … Continue reading →
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