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Here are news and opinion stories educators, advocates, policy wonks and makers are talking about today:
News and Analysis
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will announce a government initiative Tuesday to support the education of girls around the globe. As part of the new effort, called “Let Girls Learn,” federal agencies will direct resources toward helping girls attend school. (Washington Post)
In 2009, Beverly Hall was named national superintendent of the year largely based on her district’s improved standardized test scores. But those scores soon came under scrutiny. (NPR)
New York
Hundreds of people attended a Saturday afternoon “Call Out Cuomo” educational rally at Massena High School. (North Country Now)
Pennsylvania
Nearly two weeks after the Philadelphia School Reform Commission approved five new charter schools, the chairman has been stripped of his duties by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf. (Education Week)