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Apr 23, 2013

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Mar 27, 2013

House Approves Major Bill Cutting Testing, Adding Career Focus to Degree Plans

by Liz Farmer

Mar 26, 2013

Debate on School Testing Bill Heats Up Over College Readiness

by Patrick Michels

Sweeping Education Bill Would Slash STAAR Requirements, Introduce New School Rating System

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