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Friday, October 22, 2010

Texas AG Sues 3 Online Home Schools Education Week: From the Wires

Education Week: From the Wires

FROM THE WIRES

Two candidates vying to become California's next schools chief have strong convictions about how to turn around the state's public schools and restore them to their once-envied position as national leaders.
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Science Grows on Acquiring New Language

An emerging body of research dispels old myths about language learning and makes a case for multilingualism. (October 22, 2010)

Court: No Teacher Speech Rights on Curriculum

Teachers have no First Amendment free-speech protection for curricular decisions they make in the classroom, a federal appeals court rules. (October 21, 2010)

Character Education Found to Fall Short in Federal Study

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NYC Agrees in Court to Delay Release of Teacher Data

(October 22, 2010)

A Look at the Fuss Over Value-Added Teacher Data

(October 22, 2010)

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Union members in Florida rally as early balloting starts. The stimulus program's effectiveness in securing education and other jobs has been a hot topic in electoral contests nationwide.
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Stimulus-Aid Bonanza Draws Heat on Campaign Trail

Republicans slam the economic-stimulus package, while some Democrats argue its $100 billion in education aid helped preserve crucial school jobs. (October 22, 2010)

Web 2.0 Fuels Content Filtering Debate

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