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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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Another REAL ID Deadline Bites the Dust
Several federal deadlines to overhaul states’ driver's licenses systems have come and gone in the past seven years. As another one approaches, should states be concerned about complying?
May 23, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
technology-education
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Texas School District Pays $20M for iPads
The McAllen school district is within the nation’s poorest metro area, and it's reduced spending on instruction. But district officials are betting their tech investment will pay off.
May 23, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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California’s Gavin Newsom Gets His Own TV Show
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is likely the only public official who’s currently hosting a national television program while still in office.
May 23, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
election-law
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Judge Tosses Controversial Florida Election Law
A federal judge rejected part of a law that voter registration groups argued was so onerous it forced them to stop their voter drives in the state.
May 23, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Archive
Debit Cards Replace Paper Tax Refunds in Some States
At least six states this year issued their tax refunds on debit cards, in a move they say will save money for both the taxpayer and the government.
May 23, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
health-center1
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On-Site Health Centers Save Local Governments Money
Several Florida cities have on-site clinics that are free for public employees and result in fewer long-term health problems and lower costs for everyone.
May 23, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
nation-health
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Can Universal Health Care Work Without a Mandate?
President Barack Obama and the 26 states trying to overturn his federal health reform law say no, but some states have some real-world experience that could answer that question.
May 23, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
higher-education
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Public Universities Reach a Tipping Point
Severe funding cuts and the record-high numbers of people going to college are forcing state university systems to make tough decisions about financial aid, curriculums, research and more.
May 23, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
The game has changed. We no longer have to just work to balance the next state budget, but to rebalance this one, as well.
New Jersey Senate Budget Committee Chairman Paul Sarlo, who said he would only support a tax cut, which Gov. Chris Christie promised, if state revenues look strong enough. Lawmakers are currently sparring with the administration over revenue projections.
May 23, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
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The age -- up from 16 -- that Maryland high school students will be allowed to dropout as of 2017. President Barack Obama urged states to raise the dropout age to 18 earlier this year.
May 23, 2012
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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