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Will Texas Voters Care About Billions in Education Cuts?
Last session, state legislators left public schools without $5.4 billion in funding. Tuesday, we find out just how much voters cared.
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Schools of Doom
Why, after a decade of reform, is American education still in crisis?
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Earth to Ann Romney: The Mommy Wars Are Over
The faux scandal over Hilary Rosen’s comments highlight the fact that for most women, the system has already destined you to be a working mother.
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Watch Out for Feminists!
Phyllis Schlafly goes to give a guest lecture to cadets at the Citadel, and tells them to “Find out if your girlfriend is a feminist before you get too far into it.”
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A Coming War On Universities?
Now that they’ve done their worst to unions and women, conservatives may turn next to the ivy-covered halls.
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Is There An Actual Crisis in U.S. Education?
Not much evidence exists to say America’s schools are spiraling downward—but that hasn’t stopped politicians and reporters from perpetuating the idea.
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Hawaii’s Race Back to the Top
After winning a $75 million grant from the Department of Education, the Aloha State has come under fire for not implementing enough changes. Friday ends a four-day visit from the feds to see how things are progressing.
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Georgia’s War over Charter Schools Heads to the Ballot
Voters will now decide on an amendment to expand charter schools after the measure made it through the state House.
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SXSWedu: How to Stop Worrying (about Education) and Love Technology
Last week’s education conference highlighted how easy it is ignore fundamental debates in education and embrace the happy rhetoric.
