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When School Districts Buy From Amazon, Are They Getting the Best Deal? Maybe Not.

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Among the concerns raised in the report , published by the nonprofit Institute for Local Self-Reliance, are that the company uses its dynamic pricing model in a large public-sector contract—and that, ultimately, school districts risk not getting the best prices and local competitors lose out on business. First, a recap.

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Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education

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To evaluate the proposal, it is crucial to examine the federal and state roles in education, the historical and constitutional context, and the potential benefits and challenges of such a shift. Critics argue that education is best managed by state and local governments because they are closer to the specific needs of their communities.

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An Education ‘Intrapreneur’ on the Difficulties Innovating in a Conservative Industry

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Larry Singer: I went to a college at the university called Johnston College, which had all narrative evaluations, and a negotiated class contract. It became clear to me that those in public sector, in state and local government, in higher ed, and in K-12 had potentially a very different role. What were you thinking at that time?

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The White House Endorsed Skills-Based Hiring. Why Aren’t Workforce Wonks More Excited?

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They acknowledged that the federal government’s high profile and large workforce mean its labor practices have the potential to set standards in state and local governments and private industry. Alternative credentials aren’t necessarily accessible to everyone, though.

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