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F E at u R E s
sPecial rePort: states of debate
Special report
may 2010
States of Debate
33 Lone Star
In education, Texas has been a source of both controversy and innovation. Kurt Eisele-Dyrli
Profile
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40 Racing for Reform
Terry Grier, the new superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, moves quickly to improve teacher quality and student performance. Ericka Mellon
school culture
24 Power to the Students!
BRIEFINGs
8 News Update
• K12 Groups Protect Open Membership Policies • People Watch • Unprecedented Move for Environmental Literacy • Tracking ARRA Funding Ron Schachter
Student empowerment is becoming a catchword—and a way of life—on campuses around the country.
coMMuNitY
47 Department of Education Revives Civil Rights Office
Los Angeles and 31 other districts undergo federal compliance reviews.
12 Technology 47
• Big Steps for National Education Technology Plan • Public Proposals Included in National Broadband Plan
Ed Finkel
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