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Education advocates tell Pa. governor: fund public schools!
June 26, 2013They came from every corner of Pennsylvania yesterday, and some from New Jersey and New York.
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Shocking new cuts will gut Chicago schools
June 21, 2013After closing 50 schools, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools are cutting elementary and high school budgets tens of millions of dollars.
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DuBois Clubs reunion: Memories, battles yet to be fought and won!
June 18, 2013Laughter, tears, and vivid memories flowed at the DuBois Clubs reunion as about 100 men and women celebrated the 50th anniversary of the multi-racial, working class, youth organization.
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Teachers’ unions push Congress for broader measures of pupil progress
June 17, 2013"We believe all children deserve great schools, and Congress must make the investments so we are ensuring opportunity for all children, not exacerbating current inequities."
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Letter from the heartland: Who should get the scholarship?
June 13, 2013Recently, I had an opportunity to be a part of a committee that was awarding scholarships to local students.
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