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2015-16 state education budget by the numbers
The $115.4 billion state budget is full of numbers – big ones when it comes to record high spending for K-12 schools and community colleges. Ed Source

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Music Center cuts back its arts education at schools
After decades of sending artists to work with students in LA County schools, the Music Center has cut its education department’s staff. Los Angeles Times

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Burbank school board superintendent search violated Brown Act, DA says
A letter says the board should have announced it had a finalist for superintendent job. Burbank Leader

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Last minute moves support student discipline, adult ed
The language containing specific details for hundreds of programs follow the budget bill in what are known as budget trailer bills. SI&A Cabinet Report

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New York’s public school students sweat out the end of the semester
Many classrooms in the city’s public schools suffer from broken air-conditioning units or lack them entirely. New York Times

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State extends mayoral control of schools for only one more year
Gov. Cuomo and state legislative leaders agreeing to extend mayoral control over New York City’s public schools for just one year. New York Post