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Chicago to shutter 50 schools, largest mass closing in major U.S. city
Chicago’s board of education voted Wednesday to shutter 50 schools, the largest number of schools closed at one time by any major U.S. city. (Washington Post) 

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This Week's School Choice News Roundup
To round out the week, here's a look back on this week's school choice news from around the country. (Education Week – Charters and Choice) 

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Broad Foundation Names Three Finalists for Charter Schools Prize
The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation today named three of the nation's best-known charter-management organizations as finalists for its national award for top-performing charter schools. (Education Week – District Dossier) 

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Impact on Waivers, Grants Mulled in Common-Core Pushback
As several states debate whether to continue participation in the common core, a consideration for policymakers is that dropping out of the multistate academic-standards effort could jeopardize federal waivers and competitive grants. (Education Week)

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L.A. mayoral candidates support making teacher evaluations public
Los Angeles' two mayoral candidates said Tuesday that they support making teacher evaluations public, going well beyond a level of disclosure that is supported by top school district officials. (Los Angeles Times) 

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