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by Kris Amundson on March 19, 2010

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Ed asks, “Which will have the bigger impact in education reform: RTT or i3?” (Ed is Watching)

Do charter schools purge undesirable students, as some teachers unions and traditional public school advocates claim? (The DC Education Blog)

I Before E: Can undergraduate, first-year writing courses be taught effectively online? (Inside Higher Ed)

Will the Florida Legislature be able to enforce a teacher pay-for-performance system without withholding state funds from districts that don’t comply? (The Florida Times-Union)

Tagged as: Charter School Purging, DC Charter Schools, Florida Legislature, i3, Online College Writing Courses, Pay-for-Performance Systems, Quick Hits, RTT

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