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Brentwood teacher accused of racism returning to class
Steven Carnine was not allowed to teach at Paul Revere Charter Middle School after claims were made against him by the parent of an eighth grader. NBC Los Angeles

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Classes combining kindergarten, transitional kindergarten pose challenges
Beginning in 2012-13, legislators pushed back the entry date for kindergarten and phased in transitional kindergarten for the youngest students. Ed Source

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Commentary: California rightly revisits its tough-on-youth-crime stance
A 1990 anti-crime ballot measure made life-without-parole sentences the norm for killers, and many other offenders, under 18. Los Angeles Times

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Three cheers for failure! Wait, what?
An education technology conference offers “lessons learned” as guidance that helps school leaders avoid mistakes. The Hechinger Report

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Largest teachers union already involved in 2016 presidential race
The National Education Association, the largest U.S. teachers union, has already jumped into the 2016 presidential race. The Huffington Post