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With the cost of higher education rising and the quality of primary education falling, important policy reform issues face independent-minded voters. These issues include the size and power of the Department of Education, local control over curriculum, federal student loan programs, and the role of religion and the sciences in the classroom. This section will explore the issues and solutions concerning all levels of education in America.

Backlash from San Jose Professors Towards Online Course Expansion
By | 05/04/2013 | Education, Headline

Professors at SJSU formally opposed online course expansion in an open letter. The letter and a response from the online provider has raised the discourse.

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EdSource Interview Reveals Another Chance for California NCLB Waiver
By | 05/02/2013 | Education

The relationship between California and the federal government in terms of education policy has been tense. The U.S. Department of Education issues waivers from No Child Left Behind sanctions to some states and while California has made several attempts…

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Government Approval Rises and Falls With View of Public Education
By | 05/01/2013 | Education

According to the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) report titled, “Californians and Education,” public opinion on Governor Brown’s new school funding formula remains positive. However, from a broader scope of public opinion…

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High Demand College Courses Expanded, But a Higher Cost to Students
By | 04/30/2013 | Education

AB 955 would expand high demand college courses for winter and summer sessions in California community colleges, but tuition would be raised to cover actual costs.

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By | 04/29/2013 | Education, Issues, News | 2 Comments

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed a bill last Wednesday that would reduce GPA requirements to expand access to the state’s technical schools. HB 372 lowers the minimum GPA to 2.0 to allow more students to receive HOPE grants…

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California Teacher of the Year honored at White House
By | 04/29/2013 | California, Education, In-Depth | 2 Comments

WASHINGTON – President Obama honored over 50 teachers from each state and several U.S. territories last week for the National Teacher of the Year ceremony at the White House Rose Garden.

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By | 04/29/2013 | Education

Based on statistics from the Institute of Education Sciences, a report on American education shows public schools receive a C when graded by US adults.

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