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by Forrest Hinton on August 25, 2010

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Quick Hits is a short compilation of question-raising news stories, blog posts, and video clips that Education Sector team members are reading or viewing each day.

  • Just how much do Democrats and Republicans agree on education reform issues?  Why are vouchers becoming less popular as more and more of the public supports charter schools and virtual learning? (Education Next)
  • How is a new, nontraditional breed of college students changing the face of higher education? (NPR)
  • Some worry that too many students are forced into remedial math classes in college.  But how many students can’t even qualify for those basic courses? (Community College Spotlight)
  • What was the NEA up to over a decade ago?  Intercepts gives free history lessons. (Intercepts)
  • What?  Michelle Rhee and Kevin Johnson downsize their wedding? (The Reliable Source)

Tagged as: Charter Schools, College Remedial Courses, National Education Association, Nontraditional College Students, Public Opinion Trends, Virtual Learning

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