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State news roundup for May 18, 2013

State news roundup for May 18, 2013

This week we talk about the Utah leadership academy looking at teacher evaluations, the dismal Massachusett’s Senate education budget, and feature video of Connecticut’s Teacher of the Year on activism and the recent lobby day in Illinois. Read More

Sen. Warren: Students should get the same deal as banks

Sen. Warren: Students should get the same deal as banks

Sen. Elizabeth Warren proposed that students should be able to borrow money for college at the same rate as big banks. Read More

Educators say community colleges need support, not cuts

Educators say community colleges need support, not cuts

Community colleges and their students may feel the negative impact of the coming sequester cuts. Read More

Educators fight unfair offsets that gouge retirement benefits

Educators fight unfair offsets that gouge retirement benefits

New legislation would leave more money in the pockets of public service retirees Read More

New report gives educators another voice to use to protect students

New report gives educators another voice to use to protect students

Online discussion leads to new ideas about school safety Read More

State news roundup for April 20, 2013

State news roundup for April 20, 2013

This week we talk about class sizes in Washington, testing in New York, funding in Massachusetts and feature a wrapup of West Virginia’s legislative session. Read More

Educators demand comprehensive steps to protect kids

Educators demand comprehensive steps to protect kids

Keeping students safe is not about more guns in schools Read More

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