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Analysis and Commentary

Problems with the Common Core National Standards

by Williamson M. Eversvia Ed Policy
Monday, December 14, 2009

Ze'ev Wurman and I wrote an op-ed that we published Dec. 11 as a guest column on Jay P. Greene's Blog. . . .

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Education Tracking Continues To Stir Debate

with Chester E. Finn Jr., Tom Lovelessvia National Journal
Monday, December 14, 2009

Two New Reports Are Reviving Tough Questions About How To Improve Education Equality. . . .

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Federal aid tied to test scores

with Michael J. Petrillivia Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Sunday, December 6, 2009

Schools must evaluate teachers differently to benefit. . . .

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California Insurance Companies Urged to Divest from Iran

with Abbas Milanivia KCBS (CA)
Sunday, December 6, 2009

California's Insurance Commissioner wants insurance money out of Iran, and one Iran expert believes economic pressure on the regime in Iran could be more effective now with a deteriorating economy. . . .

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Maldonado nomination poses GOP dilemma

with Thad Kousservia Contra Costa Times
Sunday, December 6, 2009

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's choice of Sen. Abel Maldonado for lieutenant governor was essentially a political challenge to his fellow Republicans: Expand the party, or continue to wither on the vine of ideological purity. . . .

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Florida's high-school graduation rate hits a record

with Michael J. Petrillivia Orlando Sentinel
Friday, December 4, 2009

Florida's high-school graduation rate hit 76.3 percent this year, a record high since standardized calculations began a decade ago, the Florida Department of Education announced Friday. . . .

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Charter schools enjoy broad national support

with Caroline M. Hoxbyvia Press-Register (Alabama)
Friday, December 4, 2009

AS GOV. Bob Riley prepares to take his case for charter schools to the Legislature next year, Alabamians need to understand that the governor isn't promoting a new or especially controversial idea for improving education. . . .

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Tough-on-crime stance emptied California's pocketbook

with Bill Whalenvia Orange County Register
Friday, December 4, 2009

Up and down the Golden State, from San Francisco to San Diego, voters consistently put their support behind tough-on-crime candidates, tough-on-crime ballot initiatives, tough-on-crime sentencing laws. . . .

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Texas education head warns of 'federal takeover'

with Michael J. Petrillivia Austin American-Statesman
Thursday, December 3, 2009

Embrace of 'common standards' by Obama administration is first step to losing local control, Scott says. . . .

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When Roads Diverge: Tracking the Charter Movement

with Education Next, Caroline M. Hoxbyvia Education Week
Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Where Will the Charter School Movement Take Education? . . .

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