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Caroline Cournoyer

Senior Web Editor

Caroline Cournoyer -- Senior Web Editor. Caroline covered federal policy and politics for CongressNow, the former legislative wire service for Roll Call, has written for Education Week's Teacher Magazine, and learned the ins and outs of state and local government while working as an assistant editor at WTOP Radio.

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Controversial Changes Proposed for Boston Schools
Mayor Thomas M. Menino said he is seeking to change state law so school districts can accelerate efforts to overhaul low-achieving schools with fewer roadblocks from teacher unions.
December 21, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Cory Booker's Announcement Leaves New Jersey Dems Looking for a Christie Challenger
With Cory Booker out of the picture in next year’s race for governor, Democrats on Thursday said they need to move fast to get behind a candidate to take on Gov. Chris Christie.
December 21, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Washington Failing to Fund Education Enough, Rules State Supreme Court
The high court told lawmakers they must have something better to report after they finish their work in spring 2013.
December 21, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Boehner Cancels 'Plan B' Vote, Leaves Cliff Solution Up to Dems
House Speaker John Boehner said it was now up to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and President Obama to find a way to avert the tax hikes and spending cuts set to be triggered in January that economist warn could start a recession.
December 21, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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D.C. Metro Transit Police Chief to Retire
Metro Transit Police Chief Michael A. Taborn, who has been with the agency for 31 years, is expected to stay on to help oversee operations on Inauguration Day next month and then step down in the spring.
December 21, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Gun Control Debate Heating up in Statehouses
As President Barack Obama urges tighter federal gun laws, state legislators around the country have responded to the Connecticut school shooting with a flurry of their own ideas that are likely to produce fights over gun control in their upcoming sessions.
December 21, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
stockton
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Pension Obligation Bonds: Risky Gimmick or Smart Investment?
POBs have bankrupted cities, including Stockton, yet some are still big players.
December 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
millennial-mayor
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Millennials in the Mayor’s Seat
Young leaders -- like Holyoke, Mass., Mayor Alex Morse who was 22 years old when he took office -- are injecting cities with a new energy.
December 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
ny-statehouse
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Why N.Y. Lawmakers Work When No One Else Does
Whether anyone is there or not, New York state Assemblyman John J. McEneny calls a session every three days. There’s a reason why.
December 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Teachers Rack Up Wins Against Reform Efforts
Education reform ideas that have generally received widespread support are experiencing pushback in the states, including some surprising places.
December 20, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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