Caroline Kennedy Education Dept. Record Questioned

Caroline Kennedy Education Dept. Record Questioned
Supporters of Caroline Kennedy point to her record in the NYC Department of Education as proof that she has the experience to be Senator from NY. But on close examination, that argument doesn't really work. During her 22 month tenure as fundraiser for the NYC School System Ms Kennedy rarely showed up to her workspace and did little to raise funds,

L.A.'s new arts school an expensive social experiment

L.A.'s new arts school an expensive social experiment
The campus has long been intended as a local school, mostly serving students from surrounding neighborhoods. Critics say the district's best resources shouldn't be restricted geographically.

With just nine months left before it opens, a new arts high school in downtown Los Angeles still lacks a principal, a staff, a curriculum, a permanent name and a clearly articulated plan for how students will be selected -- critical details for a school that aims to be one of the foremost arts education institutions in the United States.

Patterns: More Sleep, Fewer Student Car Accidents

Patterns: More Sleep, Fewer Student Car Accidents
A later school day seems to lead to fewer car accidents for teens, researchers report.

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