L.A. Unified’s 2016 grad rate is 77%, even higher than the district thought. Racial disparities remain, though state,latimes.com/local/educatio…
California and L.A. Unified graduation rates continue to increase latimes.com/local/educatio…
DeVos announces Education Department hires – goo.gl/alerts/VqDTE
Why aren’t there more black teachers? Racial discrimination still plays a role huffingtonpost.com/entry/teacher-
Philanthropists tap the village to raise student performance in Kansas City schools kansascity.com/news/local/art…
Trump Era Challenges Teachers With Strong Political Views wnyc.org/story/nyc-teac…
Survivor recounts San Bernardino school shooting: ‘He was out for blood’ dailynews.com/general-news/2…
For-Profit School Chain Camelot Suffers Setback Following Abuse Allegations tracking.feedpress.it/link/9499/5664…
School-based daycare in South Baltimore helps teen parents graduate: bsun.md/2p7iv7g
LeBron James to open public school for at-risk kids abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireSto…
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Alexander Russo
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