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Costs for LAUSD special ed services climb as parents feel the pinch
Changing demographics, advances in care and stronger advocacy by families are all combining to drive up the expense of special ed. KPCC

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Inglewood Unified: Filth, exposed wires, roaches still at some schools
An LA County inspector found 23 “extreme deficiencies” at Inglewood High School. KPCC

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California schools step up help for ‘long-term’ English learners
A new law requires the state to define and identify a “long-term English learner,” the first effort in the nation to do so. SFGate

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Teaching English learners language of math
The issue of making sure English learners benefit from the Common Core has been the subject of considerable research and discussion. Ed Source

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The “How Does a Principal Work?” Edition
Slate’s podcast about work explores how a principal deals with angry parents, standardized tests, and low-income middle school students. Slate