Father of Parkland Victim on Mission to Combat Gun Violence

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Joaquin Oliver was one of the 17 people killed in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School a year ago. His father, Manuel, is determined to make sure his son did not die in vain. (February 12, 2019)

The 2018 Election Is All About Education - Part 3: School Safety

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Educational issues play a pivotal part in this year’s midterm elections, including teachers running for office, school funding, and school safety. (October 23, 2018)

The 2018 Election Is All About Education - Part 2: School Funding

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Educational issues play a pivotal part in this year’s midterm elections, including teachers running for office, school funding, and school safety. (October 23, 2018)

The 2018 Election Is All About Education - Part 1: Teacher Candidates

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Educational issues play a pivotal part in this year’s midterm elections, including teachers running for office, school funding, and school safety.

Puerto Rico’s First Charter School

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‘Vimenti,’ which means ‘lifelong learning,’ is the first charter school in Puerto Rico. Until now, charter schools were illegal on the island. (October 4, 2018)

A Fierce Fight for Governor, Where Education May Make the Difference

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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker became a conservative hero after he slashed state spending, including for schools, and weakened teacher unions. Now he’s facing a tough election challenge from the state schools chief, Tony Evers. (September 26,2018)

Puerto Rico’s Educational System Is at a Crossroads a Year After Hurricane Maria

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Puerto Rico's school system was struggling long before Hurricane Maria struck a year ago. But the disaster exacerbated deep problems. Now, the system is in the midst of dramatic change. (Sept 18, 2018)

As Puerto Rico’s Schools Continue Recovery, Controversy Ramps Up

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At the start of the school year, a group of Puerto Rican teachers walked off the job, highlighting tumultuous disagreements about the island’s education system. (August 22, 2018)

State Testing Standards: How States Stack Up

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A new federal report compares state testing standards against a national assessment. See how some state’s test stacks up. (June 12, 2018)

The Future of Teacher Effectiveness and PD Under ESSA

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ESSA asks for states to define “ineffective teachers” and gives them freedom to determine what that means. Reporter Madeline Will examines key questions around ESSA’s impact on the teacher force.

Under ESSA, Who’s in Charge of Education Policy?

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As we move into the Every Student Succeeds Act’s implementation phase, who will be making the key decisions on where and how money should be spent at the state level?