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Here are news and opinion stories educators, advocates, policy wonks and makers are talking about today:
News and Analysis
A new study out from the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that there may, in fact, be some upside to No Child Left Behind’s much-maligned accountability system. (Education Week)
When it comes to understanding how our government works a shockingly large number of Americans have very little knowledge. (Wall Street Journal)
Over the past 150 years, teaching and medicine have grown less and less alike. (The Atlantic)
New Jersey
According to complaint, 16 poor school systems are being underfunded by nearly $20 million. (NJ Spotlight)
A bill working its way through the N.J. Legislature has Camden public school advocates up in arms over what they say is the privatization of their city’s school district. (WNYC)