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The City College Shell Gamenew

How city college plays fast and loose with $130 million in bond money.

San Francisco Bay Guardian | G.W. Schulz | 07-05-2007 | Education

Comprehending Einsteinnew

In the wake of administrative upheaval and claims of wrongdoing at Einstein Charter Elementary in Katrina-ravaged eastern New Orleans, parents wonder if their neighborhood school can be saved.

Gambit | Sam Winston | 07-05-2007 | Education

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To handle New Orleans' rising public school enrollment, new state Education Superintendent Paul Pastorek has fast-tracked temporary campuses -- but he hopes to see permanent schools under construction before his contract expires in six months.

Gambit | David Winkler-Schmit | 06-26-2007 | Education

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Time for a Memphis School Takeovernew

Governor Bredesen should employ the No Child Left Behind Act and run the school system.

The Memphis Flyer | John Vergos | 06-22-2007 | Education

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Child Left Behindnew

Does tying standardized testing to a high school diploma work? Ask this kid.

Dig Boston | Keith Howard | 06-21-2007 | Education

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A New Generation of Hmong Makes Its Own Exodusnew

The fleeing of recent Hmong arrivals from Minneapolis public schools provides a telling snapshot of the difficulties and dysfunction that plague the city's system.

City Pages (Twin Cities) | Paul Demko | 06-20-2007 | Education

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A Tizzy Over Lizzienew

St. Louis school board members duke it out over a no-bid contract awarded to radio talk show host Lizz Brown.

Riverfront Times | Malcolm Gay | 06-08-2007 | Education

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Burnt Chefsnew

Former admissions representatives at the California Culinary Academy say they preyed on students' dreams of becoming celebrity chefs and glossed over the painful economic realities of the industry.

SF Weekly | Eliza Strickland | 06-06-2007 | Education

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The New Frontier of Coastal Restorationnew

If Louisiana would invest in higher education programs in coastal restoration, it could be at the forefront of a fledgling industry that could rival the oil boom.

Gambit | Troy Gilbert | 06-06-2007 | Education

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