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for adults. We hear a lot about our failing public schools.

Despite millions of dollars spent on educational technology programs, reading scores in the Pittsburgh public schools are plummeting.

Mayor DeBlazio's expensive school turnaround model has failed miserably.

Is there a literacy crisis in our state? Advocates say yes and are now suing California,

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