Archive for February 2019 - Page 3
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February 11, 2019
Cliff notes for new students of CA’s byzantine school system
(Calif.) Last month, a new two-year legislative session began in earnest, which means a lot of new faces on key policy and fiscal committees, and even some in leadership positions.
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February 07, 2019
Arts education receives a push from CA policymakers
(Calif.) The California State Board of Education’s recent adoption of new arts education standards is being hailed by state education officials as an important step forward in improving student outcomes.
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February 06, 2019
New funding will grow program for at-risk youth
(Ind.) An Indiana program designed to keep at-risk children in school and out of the criminal justice system received more than $215,000 to hire more mentors and expand into more schools.
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February 05, 2019
Gun violence in schools ranked top education issue in California
(Calif.) Results from a new poll show California voters view reducing gun violence in schools as the top educational issue facing the state, though there was less agreement on how lawmakers should address the issue.
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February 05, 2019
Organizers withdraw plan for music academy with soul
(Ga.) Hopes have dimmed for a charter school steeped in art and music sponsored by the Otis Redding Foundation after organizers failed to meet enrollment goals and ran into facility issues.
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February 04, 2019
Sentencing guideline offered for teacher misconduct
(Calif.) New penalty instructions for educator misconduct will be considered this week by the state’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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February 04, 2019
Bill aims to bolster CTE instruction in New Mexico schools
(N.M.) Legislation that would create a seven-year pilot program to improve career and technical education in New Mexico could help establish a strong pipeline of educators to head career-oriented classrooms.
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