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Archive for June, 2007

The Supreme Court In A Major Ruling On Thursday…

June 29, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

stated that race cannot be a factor in the assignment of children to public schools. The Supreme Court voted 5-4 in this matter.

The New York Times also has audio up as well from the Supreme Court Justices as well.

The have a secondary article up as well taking a look at school integration efforts across the US.

The San Francisco Chronicle, The Oregonian, and the News & Observer all report the same thing saying this ruling is not going to effect their school systems.

Two Texas Immigrants Who Are Also….

June 29, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

veterans are suing the state of Texas over not receiving a waiver on tuition.

Public School Leaders In Denver….

June 29, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

have found they can raise 24 million in taxes before they hit their limit. The earlier number was only 7 million.

In The Wake County Area…

June 29, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

due to revised tests for this school year the passing rate on end-of-course exams fell to 74% from 79.5% last year.

The Education Department In Flordia….

June 29, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

says that the number of schools that are failing in the state has quadrupled. 81 Schools in Florida got an F rating compared to a year ago. School getting D or F grades has also more than doubled.

Gov. Charlie Crist Of Florida…..

June 29, 2007 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

vetoes a bill that would have reduced the requirement on training for teachers who teach English learners to read.