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Sex Education Less Effective in Conservative States
Sex education is failing to reduce adolescent birthrates in conservative states, according to a new study.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:04:03 -0800

Bill proposes 'foundational principles' for public education
Public education in Utah will have an official vision written into state law, along with additions to its official mission if...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:18:06 -0800

Reboot Federal Role in K-12 Education, Hoover Task Force Says
With the No Child Left Behind Act overdue for reauthorization, the Hoover Institution’s Koret Task Force on K-12 Education recommends a new and powerful strategy for fundame

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Education commissioner calls for money to implement STAAR
Education commissioner calls for money to implement STAAR

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:17:38 -0800

New special-education chief faces familiar challenges
Overseeing special education at a big city school district isn’t easy. Elizabeth Blanco, who took over last week as San Francisco Unified School District’s assistant superintendent for special education, will manage a system struggling to improve after years of complaints, violations and turnover. Since 2010, the district's special education programs have been under review by the state ...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:17:57 -0800