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A Chicago substitute teacher has been arrested following allegations that the teacher got into a physical altercation Tuesday with a student.
New Jersey's private sector posted its first monthly job loss in more than two years, in a sign that the torrid job market could be slowing down.
In his 1999 State of the Union address, President Bill Clinton acknowledged a key flaw in the federal government's K-12 education policy--the lack of academic accountability:
After schools closed due to the coronavirus, the Philadelphia School District began graded digital instruction on May 4. Although students’ final grades for the year will be an average of their pre-pandemic performance, their work starting from May 4 can raise their grades if they do well—while their lack of participation can lower them. The district says it is trying to factor in students’ individual circumstances at home. While some believe grading is necessary to keep students on track, others argue it is punishing during a crisis.
Child care reimbursement rates are increasing for providers caring for children of families who receive support with child care expenses through the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).