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  • Bans on Political Party Endorsements of Judges Held Invalid0

    • November 29, 2012

    A federal appeals court has struck down a Montana law forbidding political parties from endorsing candidates in non-partisan judicial elections. The court order does not affect the system by which candidates for judgeships run without party designation. But it does affirm the right of political parties to speak their minds about those candidates. Non-partisan elections

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  • Growing Support for Dougco Pay-for-Performance Suggests Staying Power0

    • November 28, 2012

    According to a school district dispatch yesterday, Douglas County’s visionary, cutting-edge work in performance-based educator pay and evaluations has received a key nod of community support:

    The Castle Rock Economic Development Council (EDC) has endorsed the Douglas County School District pay-for-performance program.
    “We know excellent schools are one of the top reasons that companies choose to locate […]

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  • Amy Oliver Show: Falcon 49 Continues Advancing Innovation0

    • November 28, 2012

    Senior education policy analyst Ben DeGrow guest hosts a conversation with school board member Chris Wright about Falcon School District 49’s innovative changes they’re doing to promote teacher professionalism, parental involvement and fiscal responsibility — culminating with the University of Innovation idea to empower teachers on a professional track with best practices and mentorship opportunities.

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