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NYC Workers Face Firings for Past Misconduct

New York City is removing eight teachers and school aides who were “insufficiently disciplined” for previous offenses in the wake of a department-wide personnel review, school officials said Thursday.

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Schools Will Get to Opt Out of 'Pink Slime' Beef

School districts soon will be able to opt out of a common ammonia-treated ground beef filler critics have dubbed "pink slime."

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Districts in New Jersey and Kentucky Choose HMH's Singapore Math, Bar Models App for iPad

Global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced year-long pilot programs of its Singapore Math, Bar Models App for iPad in school districts in New Jersey and Kentucky. 

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Mayor Emanuel Announces New Partnership With Five Technology Companies to Create New Early College Schools

Chicago Public Schools students will have the opportunity to attend five Early College STEM Schools that focus on technology skills and career readiness as well as earn college credits under a partnership agreement with five technology companies.

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ePals Children’s Publishing Division Wins 13 Parents’ Choice Awards

ePals Corporation announced that its Children’s Publishing Division, formerly Carus Publishing, captured 13 awards of excellence at the 2012 Parents’ Choice Awards. 

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ETA/Cuisenaire to Launch VersaTiles ‘Success Factor’ Contest

ETA/Cuisenaire, provider of hands-on learning products for math, science and literacy education, announced the launch of “VersaTiles Success Factor,” a contest to spotlight how educators are using the company’s popular and proven VersaTiles product.

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New York Legislature Declares Support for Increased State Aid to Education

The New York State Senate voted earlier this week to approve its 2012-13 Senate Budget Resolution, which will form the basis for further negotiations with the Assembly and the Executive Branch on the final FY 2012-23 budget.

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Nominations Are Open for The 2012 Readers' Choice Top 100 Products

We're excited to be reviewing the first of many groups of nominations for this year's awards!

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Former State Superintendent Grasmick to Overhaul Teacher Training at Towson University

Former state superintendent will head project to create a model national program to educate future teachers.

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Michigan State Board of Education Gives Superintendent Mike Flanagan Vote of Confidence, Contract Extension

State Superintendent Mike Flanagan got a vote of confidence and an extra year added to his contract by the state Board of Education.

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