Thursday, April 5, 2012

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StudentsFirstNY Announces Itself – SchoolBook

nytimes.com - April 4, 2012, 7:31 p.m. StudentsFirstNY, the new political group formed by leaders of the education reform movement like Joel I. Klein and Michelle Rhee, officially announced its arrival on Wednes...
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Education "Reform" Passes Louisiana State Senate

fredbauerblog.blogspot.com - A bill empowering vouchers has passed the Louisiana State Senate, as has HB974, which would weaken local control of schools and teacher tenure.  HB974 passed 23-16 with an amendment, so the Louisia...
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Teachers support possible strike, union says | catalyst

catalyst-chicago.org - The Chicago Teachers Union claimed Thursday that more than 75 percent of teachers at each of 150 schools showed support for a strike in informal polling. But the union would not give details on whi...
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coopmike48 Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri Announces Extension of... -- ST. LOUIS, April 5, 2012 /PRN... prn.to/Hlij8t2 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite
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coopmike48 U.S. News - Activists cry foul as Tenn. science education bill hits governor's desk on.msnbc.com/HliAZd59 seconds ago · reply · retweet · favorite
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leoniehaimson Hiring costs at turnaround schools may exceed $60 million & will be difficult to hire enuf teachers in shortage areas| goo.gl/9LBZM23 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

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Questions about bills remain | DailyComet.com

dailycomet.com - Published: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7:53 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7:53 a.m. As soon as today, the state Senate could approve Gov. Bobby Jindal’s legislative plan to reform...
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There Is A Better Way...

sahilachangebringer.blogspot.com - I am a 21 year-old student from Finland. It makes me sad to hear how Americans are suffering. Here, our taxes are high but we all benefit from them. I grew up in the countryside and always had acce...
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organic, hydroponic and energy efficient

dailykos.com - This brief (<12 minutes) video will introduce you to Robert Tornello and his 3 Boys Farms.  I am electronic friends with his wife, and she recently shared this video with me.  I thought it deserved...
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Navel gazing. Compliments of Google

edupln.ning.com - Gulliver's Travels was one of the finest pieces of literary work. Not only was it  fantastically creative, it told us profound things about the world. Many parts of that book still apply to situati...
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For Education, Election Results Mean More of the Same

allthingsedu.blogspot.com - Yesterday, the Democrats lost the House and hung on to the Senate, barely. In the meantime, we still have Obama in the White House. So, what do the election results mean for education policy?Valeri...
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For Education, Election Results Mean More of the Same

allthingsedu.blogspot.com - Yesterday, the Democrats lost the House and hung on to the Senate, barely. In the meantime, we still have Obama in the White House. So, what do the election results mean for education policy?Valeri...
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Ed Rosenthal for IEA Retired Chair. « Fred Klonsky

preaprez.wordpress.com - My membership in IEA Retired is in the mail. I’m not retired until June. I can’t vote for Chair of IEA Retired this time. But if you are a member of IEA Retired, you can vote. And I’m encouraging a...
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Sex education stagnating in U.S. schools, CDC says

reuters.com - By David Beasley ATLANTA | Thu Apr 5, 2012 2:53pm EDT ATLANTA (Reuters) - Public schools in the United States are making "little progress" in expanding instruction in how to prevent pregnancy and s...
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Managing Asthma in Student Athletes

educationresearchreport.blogspot.com - Ω For the student athlete with asthma, spring and summer pose particular dangers. The most significant danger is the all-too-frequent lack of access to a life-saving asthma inhaler, explains Maure...
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Overweight Boys and Girls Benefit from Being Fit

educationresearchreport.blogspot.com - Ω Improving or maintaining physical fitness appears to help obese and overweight children reach a healthy weight, reports a new study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tuf...
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State sues Orange County over school money

latimesblogs.latimes.com - April 5, 2012 |  1:52 pm A lawsuit filed by the state Thursday against Orange County says a diversion of money from education to balance the budget is unconstitutional. The lawsuit filed in Orange ...
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Charles Manson, now 77, gets new chance at parole

latimesblogs.latimes.com - After 11 failed bids for freedom, notorious serial killer Charles Manson, now 77, is up for parole later this month. The parole board rejected his bid in 2007, saying Mason "continues to pose an un...
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MoveOn.org Civic Action

civic.moveon.org - We're at a crossroads as a country. In recent years, millions have lost their jobs, homes have been foreclosed, and an unconscionable number of children live in poverty. We have to stand up to the ...
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MoveOn.org Civic Action

civic.moveon.org - We're at a crossroads as a country. In recent years, millions have lost their jobs, homes have been foreclosed, and an unconscionable number of children live in poverty. We have to stand up to the ...
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