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At Whittier Community School, students take charge of their own education.
Local public schools are governed by a variety of rules. But who makes the rules? This segment of “The Rules We Play By” is the third in a series of
RPM articles that explore some of the ways public policy affects what’s possible in local schools — and why you should care.
Senate committees in Texas heard testimony in a day-long hearing on high rates, discriminatory trends of school discipline in the state.
Kentucky’s Supreme Court will determine whether students should receive Miranda warnings when questioned by law enforcement in school settings.
Voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative that would expand charter operations in Georgia. But some opponents are challenging it in court, arguing that the language of the initiative was misleading.
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November 27, 2012
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The U.S. Department of Justice has entered into an agreement with Henry County, Georgia to end their practice of requiring Social Security Numbers for students.
A year outside the traditional classroom environment before college impacts your future in ways you can hardly yet imagine.
Next month's elections will steer a course in many states with education initiatives on the statewide ballot.
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October 29, 2012
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Utilizing the Village: Using Early Warning Indicators and Interventions to Help Rural Students Succeed in School is the second of a three-session webinar series on rural dropout prevention and recovery.
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September 18, 2012
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Utilizing the Village: Building Support for Students Success' in Rural Communities is a three-part webinar series focused on rural dropout prevention and recovery.
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August 24, 2012
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Charters have significantly fewer students with special needs, according to the GAO, but the reasons why are unclear.
Several federal initiatives have made place a key concept. A report released this month describes some of these initiatives. RPM provides interpretation and a rural perspective.
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June 26, 2012
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The Parents as Teachers program is a home visitation model that supports families with young children. Participating children have seen big gains in general development, school readiness, health, and parent-child involvement.
Several recent analyses of education spending have been released, and rural school finance advocates will recognize the themes.
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