Teachers unions mount campaign against Betsy DeVos, Trump’s education pick washingtonpost.com/local/educatio…
See also: McConnell: We won’t delay hearings politi.co/2i5ofKf
See also: Democrats Seek Delay for Betsy DeVos’ Confirmation Hearing Over Ethics Review blogs.edweek.org/edweek/campaig…
See also: Trump Nominees’ Filings Threaten to Overwhelm Federal Ethics Office – The New York Times ow.ly/qe6E307OJJh
See also: Teachers union boss slams Trump’s pick for Education Secretary – NY Daily News ow.ly/LRrM307OJLR
U.S. to make final decision on California science testing waiver ‘very shortly’ | EdSource ow.ly/emfg307MH20
City to Close or Merge 9 Schools That Were in Support Program nytimes.com/2017/01/06/nyr…
See also: Report: New York City poised to close or merge nine ‘Renewal’ schools nzzl.us/Jr6zl2Q
‘Stealth inequities’: How Washington’s education system hurts poor schools seattletimes.com/education-lab
New D.C. Public Schools chancellor leaves Oakland with budget shortfall washingtonpost.com/local/educatio…
Court Keeps Vote Method, Seen as Biased, Intact in Missouri School District nytimes.com/2017/01/07/us/…
Educators: parents will drive new bilingual education growth scpr.org/news/2017/01/0…
Minnesota Somali students beat competition in Qur’an contest – StarTribune.com ow.ly/iCQc307OJQK
Authorities: Louisiana Teacher and Husband Operated Meth Lab abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/a…
Flexible seating helps students wiggle while they work argusne.ws/2hKMQXI via @argusleader
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