Archive for December 2016 - Page 2
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December 06, 2016
School report cards not transparent enough
(District of Columbia) States are overwhelmingly failing to provide parents with understandable, easy-to-find school accountability report cards, according to a new study.
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December 05, 2016
Segregation in NYC schools may be a human rights issue
(N.Y.) Despite attempts to address racial segregation in New York City schools through redrawing district zones and increasing choice for low-income families, the problem remains–prompting one city official to bring in the city’s human rights office.
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December 05, 2016
SAB unlikely to untangle developer fee problem
(Calif.) The State Allocation Board is set to meet today to take up a number of pressing issues concerning school overcrowding and dilapidated facilities. But don’t be surprised if they punt on the elephant in the room–what to do about a controversial hike in developer fees.
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December 01, 2016
Pre-K grants for low-income kids awarded to 18 states
(District of Columbia) Awards for the third installment of the federal Preschool Development Grant program will provide expanded access to new or improved high-quality preschool classrooms across 18 states.
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December 01, 2016
Microsoft anti-trust suit still buying hi-tech tools for schools
(Calif.) A 13-year-old antitrust suit against computer giant Microsoft is still paying off for California schools. State schools chief Tom Torlakson announced this week an additional $11.9 million from the settlement is being offered to local educational agencies for technology upgrades.
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