Controversy over cops in schools flares anew

By Susan Ferriss

Push for more police post-Newtown runs up against concern about 'school-to-prison pipeline'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Education":

"… threatening others with a “a bullet between the eyes.” Optimists — Education Secretary Arne Duncan among them — say cops in schools are not an either …"

"… ection of student mental health problems.   In a January media call, Education secretary Duncan was asked to respond to concerns that more police would l …"

"… troversy over school discipline. Between 2009 and 2012, the Department of Education launched more than 20 investigations into allegations in school districts …"

"… gs since December.    In a February appearance before the House Education and the Workforce Committee, NASRO’s executive director, Mo Canady said …"

Jeb Bush's education nonprofit rakes in cash

By Michael Beckel

Former Florida governor, a potential 2016 GOP presidential contender, has raised millions to push education reform.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Education":

"… al bid. Undoubtedly, the coffers of Bush’s Foundation for Excellence in Education — which favors reforms such as ending tenure for teachers, increasing sc …"

"… Public Integrity analysis. Bush launched the Foundation for Excellence in Education in 2007. That year, it raised about $244,000, according to an annual repor …"

"… lable, it hauled in nearly $8.5 million. The Foundation for Excellence in Education’s mission is to “ignite a movement of reform to transform American edu …"

"… he following organizations supported Bush’s Foundation for Excellence in Education in 2011: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, $1 million The Charles …"

Purdue University to slash government lobbying

By Dave Levinthal

University will shrink government affairs efforts in cost-cutting measure.
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Discriminatory discipline: Feds and Mississippi school district reach agreement on changes

By Susan Ferriss

Black students were being arrested for minor infractions, and five times more likely to get suspended than whites for same allegations

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