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Wonky words: Transforming math & science
Given Kelly’s post earlier this week, the release of this report by the Carnegie Corporation of New York is quite fortuitous. In it, Carnegie exams math and science education in the United States, finds it underwhelming and recommends a “mobilization plan.”
The plan:
Higher levels of math and science for all American students.
Common standards in math and science that [...]
News from the Feds: Home visitation on the move
The Feds are hard at work and our Washington delegation is showing serious leadership for children.
Earlier this week Chairman Jim McDermott, joined by Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) and Rep. Todd Platts (R-PA), today introduced the Early Support for Families Act. This act will implement the home visitation initiative proposed by President Obama as part of [...]
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Bond fails by 48 votes: Bainbridge Island school bond votes won’t be recounted
School’s out for summer… [...]
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