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Education: Morning Roundup

  • January 6, 20108:00 am PST
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From The Los Angeles TimesAssembly OKs Bills to Change California Schools

Parents would be given more power to transfer children out of poorly performing campuses and petition for changes, including removal of the principal. Teachers unions oppose the provisions.

From The Washington PostDuncan Promotes Simpler College Financial Aid Application

This month, the government is rolling out a shorter, simpler aid application to reduce barriers to higher education. 

From The New York TimesCity Schools Ignore Law to Cut Class Sizes, Lawsuit Says

The teachers' union and other groups said that despite extra money intended to reduce the number of students, class sizes have grown.

From Education WeekSecond Study Gives Thumbs Up to N.Y.C. Charters 

Students in New York City's charter schools make bigger learning gains than their traditional public school counterparts. 

From the Times Online: Career Switchers Shake Up Teaching

In the U.K., career-changing professionals are set to outnumber new graduates in the teaching profession as they look for a secure career and a less money-obsessed lifestyle.

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