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TOPIC: "Deval Patrick signs bill to close education gap" (Boston Herald 1/18/10)

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Date: Jan 18, 2010

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BostonHerald.com " Deval Patrick signs bill to close education gap By Associated Press Monday, January 18, 2010 - Added 7h ago Photo by AP Gov. Deval Patrick gathers the pens used to sign education reform bill, as a group of Boston middle school students look on at the Children’s Museum in Boston, Monday. BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick has signed into law an education bill that aims to close a persistent achievement gap between schools in richer and poorer communities. Patrick signed the bill Monday. He called it "the second chapter of Massachusetts education reform," referring to the state’s landmark Education Reform Act of 1993. The bill establishes "Innovation Schools," in-district charter schools that aim to add autonomy and flexibility into school systems. It makes it easier for the state to intervene with struggling schools. It also lifts the cap on charter schools in the lowest performing districts. More . . . " __________________ *Democracy needs defending* - SOS Hillary Clinton, Sept 8, 2010 Democracy is more than just elections - SOS Hillary Clinton, Oct 28, 2010 Madam Secretary Blog at ForeignPolicy.com Project Vote Smart - Stay informed and engaged!

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