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Some 56 million kids are heading back to school this fall. It’s shaping up to be a year when schools face more demands with fewer resources. School districts are facing challenges from budget shortfalls to

Billions Of Stimulus Money Goes Unspent

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Many argue that simply going to college will put graduates at an advantage for higher salaries. But is there a tangible earnings difference between going to Harvard and Harvey Mudd? Or between majoring in engineering

1. In Bronx, An Alternative Fix For Failing Schools
2. Chinese Immigrants’ Kids Play Balancing Role
3. Boston Teacher Pushes English-Language Learners

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