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posted by: Colin
| May 12, 2010, 01:47 pm
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On the heels of a controversial illegal immigration law that has reignited a national debate, Arizona's legislature has passed a law outlawing some public school ethnic studies programs accused of promoting an "overthrow of the United States government" or encouraging "resentment toward a race or class of people." Governor Jan Brewer signed the bill today. Continue Reading... |
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posted by: Colin
| May 11, 2010, 01:40 pm
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Having never served as a judge, Elena Kagan, current U.S. Solicitor General and President Obama's pick to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court, has a "sparse" record on education policy, compared to nominees who have a record of judicial decisions and opinions. However, an analysis by Education Week has shed a little light on Kagan's record. Continue Reading...
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posted by: Colin
| May 06, 2010, 10:41 am
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At Live Oak High School in California, several students were sent home for wearing shirts featuring American flags to school yesterday, Cinco de Mayo. The students, frustrated to be punished for displaying American flags, refused to turn their shirts inside out and were sent home to their equally frustrated parents. Administrators claimed the shirts were "incendiary" on a day when many in the school celebrate their Mexican heritage. Continue Reading...
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posted by: Colin
| May 04, 2010, 01:39 pm
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As well as being National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-8, 2010, is National Charter Schools Week. Read President Obama's proclamation here. Continue Reading...
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posted by: Colin
| May 03, 2010, 09:44 am
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This week our nation pays special attention to educators during National Teacher Appreciation Week, and, in particular, on National Teacher Appreciation Day, tomorrow, Tuesday May 4th. Students and parents are encouraged to recognize outstanding teachers. We here at AAE proudly celebrate teachers each and every day. Continue Reading...
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