Sex Education Less Effective in Conservative States
Sex education is failing to reduce adolescent birthrates in conservative states, according to a new study.
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Survey: States predict more dollars for education
The Center on Education Policy says after last school year's rough budget cuts for schools, states are predicting a brighter outlook on spending for K-12 this school year.
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Bill proposes 'foundational principles' for public education
Public education in Utah will have an official vision written into state law, along with additions to its official mission if...
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Education commissioner calls for money to implement STAAR
Education commissioner calls for money to implement STAAR
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Education 'risk factors' listed
A study suggests a quarter of today's UK children are living in families with two or more risk factors to their educational development.
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Reboot Federal Role in K-12 Education, Hoover Task Force Says
With the No Child Left Behind Act overdue for reauthorization, the Hoover Institution’s Koret Task Force on K-12 Education recommends a new and powerful strategy for fundame
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Education roundup: Tehachapi continuation school chosen as state 'model'
A Tehachapi continuation school was one of 25 campuses named Monday as a 2012 Model Continuation High School by the California Department of Education.
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Career Education Corporation Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Career Education Corporation will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2011 financial results after market close on Monday, February 27, 2012, and host a conference call Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
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Education Roundup: Stomach Virus Plagues San Francisco High School
Welcome to the High School Notes weekly roundup of education news. Every Friday, you'll find out what's making headlines around the Web.
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New special-education chief faces familiar challenges
Overseeing special education at a big city school district isn’t easy. Elizabeth Blanco, who took over last week as San Francisco Unified School District’s assistant superintendent for special education, will manage a system struggling to improve after years of complaints, violations and turnover. Since 2010, the district's special education programs have been under review by the state ...
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