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Lawsuit claims state refuses to release data on English learners
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Public Counsel filed a lawsuit to force the department to release the documents. EdSource

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Parents outraged over school bus fees
Some parents are upset that school districts in Southern California are charging for students to ride the bus. CBS Los Angeles

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Court rejects retaliation claim over civil protections
Documentation of interaction with an aggressive parent by district personnel played a big role in leading a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit. SI&A Cabinet Report

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New York State test questions tricky for 3rd Graders, and maybe some adults
New York’s exams are considered some of the toughest in the country. New York Times

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Spotlight on High Tech High in San Diego raises questions about its model
The project-based model emphasizes depth over breadth and is considered a national model for “deeper learning.’ Hechinger Report

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John Oliver targets sex ed on ‘Last Week Tonight’
“Teaching sex ed in schools is really important for obvious reasons: No parent wants to talk to their kids about sex, and no kid wants to talk about sex with their parents,” Oliver said. iSchoolGuide