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History a Flash Point as States Debate Standards

As Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio rewrite their social studies standards, the expectations around history are stirring controversy. (March 25, 2010)

Principal-Training Portal Aims for Ease of Use

New Leaders for New Schools offers a range of online professional-development resources through its Effective Practice Incentive Community. (March 25, 2010)

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NAEP Reading Results Deemed Disappointing

In the latest administration of the test, 8th graders gained 1 point, while 4th graders’ scores were unchanged from 2007.(March 24, 2010) | Comments (14)

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Fla. Senate OKs Bills on Teacher Pay, Vouchers

Public school teachers' pay and certification renewals would be linked to students' test scores and it would be easier to fire them under the bill. (March 25, 2010, AP)

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Chiefs Press Education Secretary on ESEA Issues

State superintendents pose tough questions about flexibility and rural education, but generally support the ESEA-renewal blueprint. (March 23, 2010)

Lawsuit Claims Ill. Ed. Funding Unfair to Taxpayers

The lawsuit argues some residents in poorer school districts have to pay a higher tax rate to reach the state's minimum funding level than those in wealthier districts. (March 25, 2010, AP)

In Flip-Flop, Montana Opts to Vie for Race to Top

Months after Montana education leaders said the requirements for the federal education grant pushed an urban agenda onto rural states, those same leaders are putting together an application for the next round of Race to the Top.

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N.J. Gov Off to a Strong Start; Some Say Too Strong

Dubbed "Gov. Wrecking Ball" by one columnist, Chris Christie has wasted no time trying to tear down the political establishment that has pushed New Jersey's property taxes to the highest in the nation.(March 25, 2010, AP)

Muslim Group: Hate Incidents on Rise in Minn. Schools

Muslim students have allegedly been called names and faced harassment by students and teachers. (March 25, 2010, AP)

N.Y. Teen's Suicide Doesn't Stop Harassing Web Posts

Even after Alexis Pilkington killed herself, the harassing Internet messages kept on coming, posted on a page meant to stand as a tribute to the teen. (March 25, 2010, AP)

Iowa Panel Seeks Subpoena in Investigation

A legislative panel investigating the financial dealings at the Iowa Association of School Boards has voted to seek subpoena power after the group's director. (March 25, 2010, AP)

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Big-City Test Scores on Rise, Report Says

A new report from a Washington-based advocacy group for urban districts sees progress among big-city students on state tests and NAEP. (March 22, 2010) | Comments (5)