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In this edition of In the News:

• Should Everyone Go to College?
• Charter School Success and Charter School Controversy
• National Academic Standards Are Ready for States’ Approval
• Improving Teacher Performance
  

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• Michigan Public Radio Studies Detroit and N.O. Schools
• Institute on Race and Poverty Report on New Orleans Schools
  — New York Times Article
  —  Tulane University’s Cowen Institute Responds to Report
• Teachers
  —  The Teachers’ Unions’ Last Stand
  —  LA Adopts Value-Added Teacher Evaluation Model
  —  Teachers Facing Weakest Market in Years
  —  Matching Teachers to Environment Improves Student Performance
• Charter Schools
  —  Charter Schools Gain Edge from Hours, Says Study
  —  Five Hard Truths About Charter Schools
• New Book Examines Achievement Gap Between the Sexes
• Local News
  —  Charter School Conversion Leaves Some Parents Anxious, Some Hopeful
  —  Older Students Pose Unique Challenges for Teachers, Families

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In this edition of In the News:

• Wyoming Studies New Orleans
• Evaluating Charter Schools
• KIPP Teachers Vote to Leave Union
• Twins Shine Light on Importance of Good Teachers
• In Other News

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