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Woman says dozens of parents sign petition asking for removal of principal
The parent of a student at a Maywood school says dozens of parents have signed a petition asking the district to remove the school’s head. CBS Los Angeles

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Commentary: Why we need to keep iPads out of the classroom
People think tech will magically solve education’s problems—they’re wrong. Time

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Zuckerberg announces $5 million donation to scholarships for immigrants
Facebook CEO’s donation to provide scholarships to undocumented students in San Francisco Bay Area. Wall Street Journal

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More green space, less noise linked to better learning
A growing body of research shows a relationship between the physical environment of schools and student achievement. Seattle Times

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Robert Reich: Elites are waging war on public education
The former secretary of labor on the racket of for-profit colleges and the unfair burden on America’s teachers. Salon

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Teachers in L.A., across California file complaints against virtual academy
Teachers in Los Angeles County and throughout California filed scathing complaints Thursday against a statewide virtual school system. San Gabriel Valley Tribune