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Brown splits package of bills aimed at reducing truancy
Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday vetoed two bills aimed at curbing truancy and absenteeism among California students. LA Times

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Tuck, Torlakson debate union power, lawsuit
The two candidates for state superintendent of public instruction disagreed on the condition of K-12 education in California, the influence of teachers unions and which of them is best qualified for the job at a forum Saturday in Burlingame. EdSource

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School board starts weighing Supt. Deasy’s evaluation
The Board of Education began deliberations Tuesday on the evaluation of Supt. John Deasy, who has come under fire for his handling of a $1.3-billion effort to provide iPads to all students and for what critics call an autocratic, ineffective leadership style. LA TImes

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$335,000 to cover security for Inglewood Unified’s trustee raises questions
The state-appointed trustee running the Inglewood Unified School District approved $135,000 in additional school district funds Tuesday to pay an armed California Highway Patrol officer who works as his driver and security guard. KPCC

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2 Compton schools named National Blue Ribbon award winners
Two Compton elementary schools were named Tuesday as winners of National Blue Ribbon Schools awards by Education Secretary Arne Duncan. KPCC