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Half of state teachers not ready to teach Common Core, top educator says
The president of the state Board of Education believes it will take at least four years to fully roll out the new standards in state schools. KPCC

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Inequality in California’s K-12 schools
It’s been just over 30 years since war was declared on America’s public schools. San Diego Free Press

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Literacy startups race to get news
LightSail Education has gained traction in several big districts across the country, including LA Unified. Ed Surge

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Dates for new Common Core assessments vary by district
Between now and mid-June, approximately 3.2 million California students will take new online tests aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Ed Source

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What makes a good teacher?
New York is considering a plan to tie teacher evaluations to student test scores. New York Times