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February 08, 2008

February 8, 2008

School Choice A Must
Arizona Republic, February 8, 2008
The conservative education reform agenda is centered in choice. Allow parents to choose the schools their children attend, and schools will improve as they are forced to compete, goes the argument.

Vouchers Open Up Opportunities
Baltimore Sun, Maryland, February 8, 2008
Opposing President Bush's school voucher plan, state schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick states, "We support public education because it is the crucible of our democracy" ("Vouchers revisited," Feb. 3).

Education and the Candidates
Washington Times, D.C., February 8, 2008
As Congress and the White House grapple over reauthorizing NCLB and how to make college more affordable, it is worth looking at where the major presidential candidates want to steer education policy.

Education's Role In The Election, Or Lack Thereof
Baltimore Sun, Maryland, February 7, 2008
I don't know about you, but I've been pretty frustrated about the lack of debate over education in the presidential campaign.

Report: No 'Magic Elixir' For School System
Alameda Times-Star, California, February 8, 2008
National policy experts have watched, fascinated, as the state-run administration created new schools, overhauled old ones and, in a few instances, handed the reins over to chartering organizations. Captivating, yes, but is it working?

State Performance-Pay Plan Could Expand To All Teachers
Arizona Republic, February 8, 2008
A two-decade-old state program that rewards high-performing teachers in a select number of Arizona school districts would be expanded statewide under a legislative proposal to be introduced today.

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