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2014/11/15

Common Core Reading: Difficult, Dahl, Repeat Plus 4 More Stories

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Common Core Reading: Difficult, Dahl, Repeat
Backers of the Common Core say it's important for kids to tackle complex texts. Critics argue that reading shouldn't be a struggle for kids. We'll visit one classroom that borrows from both sides.
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At A Tense Jerusalem Holy Site, Palestinians Stand Watch
With tensions rising over a sacred hilltop in Jerusalem, Muslims "defenders" say they are protecting the holy site against Jewish activists. But critics say this is just contributing to the friction.
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Doctor, Put On Your PPE And Go Into The ETU, Stat!
The world of global health is an acronym soup. And the Ebola virus has generated its own list.
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Get Ready To Watch This Lame-Duck Congress Sprint
From a Hail Mary pass on the Keystone pipeline aimed at saving Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., to attempts to block White House appointments and executive actions, the next month in Congress could be busy.
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Tech Week That Was: Obama Rocks The Net Neutrality Debate
The president took a stand on net neutrality this week, saying the idea that traffic is treated equally should be protected like a public utility. Critics called it "Obamacare for the Internet."
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