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Council Finds States Weakening Teacher Tenure

America's public school teachers are seeing their generations-old tenure protections weakened as states seek flexibility to fire teachers who aren't performing.

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Ex-Ohio Schools Superintendent Nominated to be Assistant Secretary in US Education Department

Ohio's former public schools superintendent is up for a high-level position in the U.S. Department of Education.

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My View: Education Reform Based on School Choice

For a moment, try to envision an America where, regardless of how much money you make or where you live, the government empowered you - even encouraged you - to send your children to better schools.

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USDA Sets Guidelines for Healthier School Meals

School meals for millions of children will be healthier under obesity-fighting U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards unveiled on Wednesday that double the amount of fruits and vegetables in cafeteria lunches - but won't pull French fries from the menu.

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Two Macomb Mich. Districts Prepare for All-Day Kindergarten

Two Macomb County public school districts plan to offer all-day kindergarten in the fall, officials said Tuesday.

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School Program Would Teach Students to Fly

The Aspen (Colo.) School District is considering a new program that would teach students to fly airplanes as part of their math and science curriculum.

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National Education Report Card Ranks Massachusetts First, West Virginia Last

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released its 17th Report Card on American Education: Ranking State K-12 Performance, Progress, and Reform.

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Education is Focus of 1st N.Y. Budget Hearing

The $805 million boost in school aid this year isn't enough to allow some districts to pay their bills, state Education Commissioner John King said at a state budget hearing Monday.

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Legislators Vow to Save Chester Pa. Schools

After meeting privately with Gov. Corbett and Education Secretary Ron Tomalis on Monday, a bipartisan group of legislators said that they would jointly find a way to keep Chester Upland's students in the classroom while exploring long-term solutions to the district's financial plight.

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As Some Schools Plunge into Technology, Poor Schools Are Left Behind

On a recent Friday morning, 15-year-old Jerod Franklin stared at his hands as he labored to type up memories of the first time he grilled steak. Next to him, classmate Brittany Levy tackled a piece about a trip to the hospital.

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