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We Should Pay More for the Best Teachers
Yglesias: Research shows there’s a lot of electoral upside to supporting teacher pay that is based on performance rather than pure seniority.
Matthew Yglesias
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The Teacher Shortage Crisis Has a Hidden Solution: Invest in Mentor Teachers
Pascarella: Mentor teachers are doing some of the most important work in our education system. And we are almost entirely failing to support them.
John Pascarella
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In School Funding Ruling, NC’s Highest Court Walks Away From Its Duty to Kids
Pierce: Decision in Leandro case effectively removes judicial enforcement of the state’s obligation to give every child a sound, basic education.
Raymond Pierce
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A New Digital Divide: College Search in the Age of Social Media
Barry: Depending on the algorithms, students can receive helpful information on admissions or a steady diet of college-bashing posts.
Ashley Barry
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