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Education
5:58 pm
Tue November 13, 2012

Charter School Countdown: What's Next

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The charter school initiative appears to have passed. The first charter schools would likely open their doors in Washington next school year, at the earliest. Here's the countdown of what's next.

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Elections 2012
9:09 am
Tue November 13, 2012

Charter School Initiative Passes, Says AP

The charter school initiative has passed by a narrow margin, according to the Associated Press. The vote stands at 50.8 percent to 49.2 percent. That's a difference of about 44,000 votes. Statewide, 269,000 ballots remain to be counted. The No on 1240 campaign Facebook page says campaign managers won't consider the race over until every vote is counted.

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Education
9:00 am
Fri November 9, 2012

What Does Adequate School Funding Look Like?

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School lockers.

The Supreme Court of Washington ruled earlier this year that the state is not meeting its constitutional duty to fully fund public education. What does a well-funded school system look like? We talk with Diane Ravitch, research professor of education at New York University.

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Elections 2012
3:38 am
Wed November 7, 2012

Charter Schools Initiative Passing Narrowly

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Charter schools could come to Washington if I-1240 holds its lead.

The initiative to allow charter schools in Washington is narrowly passing with 51 percent of the vote. This was the fourth time the state’s voters considered charter schools. Supporters said charters would expand students’ educational options because charters aren’t bound by district or union rules.

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Ballot Initiatives
8:12 am
Tue November 6, 2012

What Happens After Vote On Gay Marriage, Pot And Charter Schools?

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Marijuana legalization and same-sex marriage are hot-button issues on the Washington ballot. Even after the measures are decided, the debate will likely continue and changes won't happen overnight.

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