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Students teaching students in new world of Common Core math
Four years into teaching Common Core-based math in elementary schools, Downey Unified is betting that its collaborative approach will serve its students. KPCC

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Toxic turf? Movement grows against synthetic turf
Artificial turf fields, cushioned with recycled crushed tires and increasingly in demand for US athletic complexes, are getting some serious pushback. Huffington Post

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‘We’ve got to remember this isn’t a race’ in implementing Common Core
EdSource is conducting a series of interviews featuring educators’ experiences with the Common Core State Standards. Ed Source

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Local students invited to take part in national conferences with high fees
Each year, tens of thousands of students across the United States receive letters from for-profit organizations. Los Angeles Daily News

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Policy quagmire surrounds LCAP accountability
To an outsider, efforts by the California State Board of Education last week to refine new accountability measures for school districts might have seemed a little chaotic. SI&A Cabinet Report

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Enrollment in state pre-k inches up but disparities remain
Early education is widely recognized as an important component to helping ensure children from all backgrounds enter school ready to learn. Sacramento Bee