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Education can be the great equalizer, but it isn’t yet

The Hechinger Report

In a noble attempt to level the education playing field, in October a Maryland state panel, known as the Kirwan Commission, voted to recommend a new funding formula that calls for spending to increase by $4 billion per year by 2030. About a third of that increase, $1.2 billion per year — 37 percent more than it currently spends.

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India tries coding camps, craft centers and all-girls schools to fight illiteracy

The Hechinger Report

billion people, India is second only to China in population, and will account for 25 percent of the world’s labor pool by 2030. billion people, India is second only to China in population and will account for 25 percent of the world’s labor pool by 2030. The private schools are not necessarily better,’’ Sahni said. “I

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The potential, promise and pitfalls of blended learning in India

The Hechinger Report

billion population is under 25, will need some three million new primary school teachers by 2030. billion population is under 25, will need three million new primary school teachers by 2030. “I Progress is desperately needed: The UNESCO Institute for Statistics estimates that India, where half of the 1.2

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America’s schools are crumbling. Fixing them could save lives (and the planet)

The Hechinger Report

million school was designed to achieve zero net energy use while meeting enhanced health and wellness standards. But Hans, a former member of a private school board in his hometown of Louisville, said school leaders looking to finance efficiency can now borrow against long-term utilities savings to defray up-front construction costs.

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