Support for the proposed standards among state residents and policymakers had been far from universal.

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A union representing most of Puerto Rico’s 42,000 public school teachers on Feb. 13 demanded pay hikes and better working conditions, threatening to strike this week, the island’s top education official said.

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In response to two recent school shootings, Memphis, Tenn., Mayor Willie Herenton says metal detectors to screen for weapons will be installed in all city high schools and middle schools.

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Diana Bourisaw made the announcement last week after the special administrative board overseeing the state-run, 33,000-student district said it was initiating a nationwide search for a superintendent, though Ms. Bourisaw was encouraged to apply.

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Unlike many other states, Wyoming finds itself in a healthy financial position, thanks to its mineral and energy wealth.

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While a relatively arcane part of school finance, bond insurance is an important part of borrowing money and building schools for many districts.

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