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State news roundup for March 30, 2013

State news roundup for March 30, 2013

This week we talk about education funding and the budgets in Colorado and Washington, Gov. Corbett’s continued attacks on pensions in Pennsylvania and feature a video from Montana State University Bozeman members fighting to secure their union's rights. Read More

Aging schools create dangerous and fragile learning environments

Aging schools create dangerous and fragile learning environments

“Would the politicians who cut funding to our schools ever consider working in these conditions?” Read More

State news roundup for March 2, 2013

State news roundup for March 2, 2013

This week we talk about a pension win in the Illinois House, member voices on testing in New York, Corbett’s education funding cuts in Pennsylvania, and the recent Washington Supreme Court decision that overturns the 2/3 majority needed to raise revenue or close corporate tax loopholes in the state. Read More

Educators heartened by Obama's SOTU vision

Educators heartened by Obama's SOTU vision

President Obama outlines proposals that lead to a better future for students Read More

State news roundup for February 9, 2013

State news roundup for February 9, 2013

This week we talk about a new standardized testing transparency bill in Washington, education funding in Connecticut, Gov Corbett's funding cuts in Pennsylvania and special education funding in Wisconsin. Read More

Educator stories detail harsh realities of education cuts

Educator stories detail harsh realities of education cuts

Some Republican leaders threaten to let across-the-board cuts happen. Educators say, Kids, not Cuts! Read More

State news roundup for January 26, 2013

State news roundup for January 26, 2013

This week we talk about school funding in Connecticut and Wisconsin, school safety in New York and “right to work” in Pennsylvania. Read More

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