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In Budget Crises, an Opening for School Reform

January 11, 2011/

School systems can put students first by making sure any layoffs account for teacher quality, not seniority.

In the past year, 46 states grappled with budget deficits of more than $130 billion. This year could be worse as federal recovery dollars dry up. And yet, for education reform, 2011 could be the best of times.

By MICHELLE RHEE

Full Story: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704739504576068142896954626.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_opinion

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