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LAUSD school board approves $2.5M in spending on arts education
The Los Angeles Unified School District school board on Tuesday approved $2.5 million for arts education. KPCC

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Percentage of students held back a grade plunges
The percentage of students held back a grade fell by nearly half from the 2004-2005 school year to 2009-2010, according to a study. Huffington Post

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New evaluation of Linked Learning initiative
Linked learning programs hold promise in boosting student engagement, but translate to little improvement on standardized tests, according to a new study. Ed Source

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Schools’ discipline for girls differs by race and hue
There is increasing focus on the way discipline and criminal justice issues affect black girls. New York Times

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What computer science education can tell us about the future of schools
There’s been a lot of fanfare in recent years around seeding opportunities to boost young people’s computer science skills. Education Next