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Two years ago, President Obama signed the economic-stimulus package, giving a $100-billion boost to public education. The Hechinger Report and the Education Writers Association partnered with about 30 newspapers nationwide, including the Sunday Gazette- Mail, to look at how the stimulus money was spent.
Nearly $4.5 million in federal stimulus money is headed to five struggling Kanawha County schools, but state and local educators say it will be years before students at those schools might show real academic progress.
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WASHINGTON -- The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association (ALA) have announ...
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At the dawn of the 21st century, public education in the United States is undergoing intense, fundamental change, a "revolution" possibly as remarkabl...
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Adult education: Columbia Public Schools offers adult classes in English as a Second Language for visa classification, GED preparation classes and basic adult literacy. Classes are free, but temporary residents might have to pay a small processing fee for ESL courses. For more information, call 214-3690.
After-school care: All elementary schools offer before- and after- school Adventure Club programs operated by the University of Missouri College of Education. For information, call 884-2582.
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SALT LAKE CITY -- Determined lawmakers left a mark on education laws this year and also bolstered the state's education budget considerably, funneling tens of millions of dollars to districts with surging populations.
An influx of about 14,700 new students expected to enter the system next school year was the biggest concern for lawmakers and educators alike since schools haven't received funding for growth the last two years.
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC) has released poll results that show Pennsylvania voters overwhelmingly value public education, support an increase in state funding for the 500 school districts statewide, and support public school choices, while opposing the use of taxpayer funds for private school tuition. The polling, commissioned by EPLC, was conducted by Susquehanna Polling and Research, which is based in Harrisburg.
The results of the new Annual Pennsylvania Education Issues Poll showed that Pennsylvanians place high value on quality public education and believe that a strong educational system is essential for a strong economy. Ninety-three percent of those surveyed agreed that "high quality public schools are vital f...
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