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Strong authorizing can create and support high-quality charter schools, and weak authorizing can enable lousy charter schools to open or stay open.
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A double dose of algebra improves math and verbal skills as well as college enrollment
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Best Education In The World: Finland, South Korea Top Country Rankings, U.S. Rated Average
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Principals: Why They Matter
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Study Finds Benefits to a 'Double Dose' of Algebra
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Highly Effective Principals Raise Student Achievement: Study
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Who all the testing is meant to help
New York Post | 10/22/12
Obama, Romney have similar basic views on education
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Column: Olympic effort needed for education
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In Milwaukee, where I served as Mayor from 1988 to 2004, I believe the choice options have had a net benefit to students and to the community at large.
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