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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - March 17, 2009
Districts are unlikely to lengthen school year as recession forces many to consider 4-day school week.
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Duncan Chides South Carolina Governor for Refusing Education Stimulus Dollars
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - March 11, 2009
The state's legislature has worked up a budget that relies on the $700 million the state could get.
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Obama Details Plan for Overhauling Education
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - March 10, 2009
The president called on states to open more charter schools, expand teacher merit pay, and raise academic standards.
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Congress Could End Vouchers in D.C.
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - March 4, 2009
A bill could end the nation's only federally funded school choice voucher program.
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Schools Crack Down on Boundary Hopping
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Eddy Ramírez
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Education - March 2, 2009
Sending your child to a school outside the district where you live can lead to arrest or a $5,000 fine.
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Obama's Remarks on Education Get Mixed Reviews
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - February 26, 2009
Pundits react to the president's plan to improve public schools with skepticism and lukewarm praise.
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Should Middle Schools Be More Like High Schools?
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - February 24, 2009
Florida middle schools offer advanced high school courses, and not everyone likes it.
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University of California Asks Applicants to Show Proof of Extracurriculars
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - February 20, 2009
UC officials conduct random checks to make sure students tell the truth in their applications.
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How to Spend $100 Billion on Education
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - February 18, 2009
The stimulus money could help pay for college, Head Start, and special ed but not construction.
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How Much Construction Money Would Your School District Lose?
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - February 11, 2009
See exactly how your school district would lose after the Senate's cuts to the stimulus bill.
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What's the Best Way to Make Teachers?
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - February 11, 2009
A study says teachers who take alternative routes into classrooms have the same impact on students.
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Education Spending Is Major Sticking Point in Stimulus Talks
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - February 10, 2009
Lawmakers will have to debate the merits of school construction funds and additional aid to states in final negotiations.
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Study Finds Grade Inflation at Some Georgia High Schools
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - February 10, 2009
Some high schools award A's to students who can't pass a standardized subject test.
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What Arne Duncan Thinks of No Child Left Behind
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Eddy Ramírez
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Kim Clark
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Education - February 5, 2009
The new education secretary talks about the controversial law and financial aid forms.
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Maryland Ranks No. 1 in AP Tests Success
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - February 4, 2009
Minority students continue to have lower participation and success rates in Advanced Placement program.
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Arne Duncan: The Lesson Plan for Education
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Eddy Ramírez
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Education - February 3, 2009
Can the new education secretary's hands-on style jumpstart nationwide school reform?
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Ohio Considers Making ACT Test Graduation Requirement
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - February 3, 2009
Gov. Ted Strickland also wants to require community service, a senior thesis, and end-of-course exams.
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Transit Official Named Chicago Schools Chief
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - January 28, 2009
Education Secretary Arne Duncan supports his replacement, but others criticize his lack of experience.
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Best High Schools Send Students to Science Semifinals
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - January 16, 2009
Semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search hail from top high schools in New York, California, Virginia.
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The Federal Bailout Plan for Schools
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - January 15, 2009
Proposed federal stimulus includes $141 billion for school construction, K-12 programs, Pell grants.
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Obama's Education Secretary Pick Gets Ready for Confirmation
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - January 12, 2009
Arne Duncan will likely sail through Senate confirmation hearing.
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Bush Makes Last Push on Education
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - January 12, 2009
The outgoing president urges Congress to renew the NCLB education law.
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State Budget Woes Could Lead to Shorter School Year
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - January 12, 2009
California considers shortening the school year by 5 days to save money.
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California Supreme Court to Take On Discounted Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - January 9, 2009
The outcome of the case could influence other states' tuition policies for illegal immigrants
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College Board Says, 'Arrivederci, AP Italian'
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Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - January 9, 2009
Italian-American group falls short of raising enough money to save the Advanced Placement course.
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