February 2012

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Report cards issued for more than 1,400 Maryland public schools
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on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Posted by MarylandCAN

New online tool to help parents access information on schools

 

Annapolis, Maryland--MarylandCAN: The Maryland Campaign for Achievement Now, today released its inaugural...

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Bill to allow parents leave for parent-teacher conferences heard today
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on Monday, February 27, 2012
Posted by MarylandCAN

Annapolis, Maryland--MarylandCAN: The Maryland Campaign for Achievement Now testified in support of legislation that would allow parents the right to attend biannual parent-teacher conferences without risking their livelihood. Senate Bill 329 was heard today in front of the...

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State moves toward closing achievement gap with teacher evaluation dea
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on Friday, February 17, 2012
Posted by NYCAN

Albany, NY – NYCAN: The New York Campaign for Achievement Now issued the following statement regarding a teacher evaluation deal struck by state officials and union leaders.

“Today’s compromise is a win for New York students and teachers,” said NYCAN Executive...

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New poll reveals overwhelming support for teacher tenure reform in Minnesota
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on Monday, February 13, 2012
Posted by MinnCAN

St. Paul, Minn.


MinnCAN: The Minnesota Campaign for Achievement Now today released a statewide opinion poll revealing 90-plus-percent, bipartisan support among Minnesotans for education reforms that would allow teachers and principals to be hired, fired and paid based on the...

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New data reveals R.I. achievement gaps haven’t budged
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on Friday, February 10, 2012
Posted by RI-CAN

NECAP results show that the longer students are in R.I. schools the worse they do in math

 

 

Providence, Rhode Island--RI-CAN: The Rhode Island Campaign for Achievement Now today released an analysis of Rhode Island’s...

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