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• Cop kills ex, then himself in Brazil government building
  Brazilian officials say a police officer shot his ex-girlfriend to death in her office at the city education department in Brazil's capital and then killed himself
  ABC News.  Monday, 20 May 2019.
• Robert F. Smith: Who is the billionaire paying off Morehouse graduates' student loans?
  Robert Smith has a history of giving, donating to Austin music education and entrepreneurship programs, where he has a home.
  ABC News.  Monday, 20 May 2019.
• DeVos used personal emails for work in 'limited' cases, say Feds
  An internal Education Department watchdog says Secretary Betsy DeVos has sometimes used personal email accounts for government business and did not always save the messages properly.
  CNBC.  Monday, 20 May 2019.
• Seth Moulton Unveils US Service Education Plan
  Democratic primary candidate Seth Moulton, a Marine Corps veteran, unveiled a national service education program designed to encourage Americans 17-24 to serve their country one to three years, modeling it after the G.I. ...
  Newsmax.  Sunday, 19 May 2019.
• Moulton proposes revamped national service program
  The proposal would provide educational or vocational scholarships in exchange for a service commitment
  CBS News.  Sunday, 19 May 2019.
• Bernie Sanders Proposes US Education Overhaul in Appeal to Black Voters
  Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders unveiled an education policy proposal on Saturday designed to pump billions of dollars into the public schools system, in a bid to appeal to black voters who shunned the U.S. ...
  Newsmax.  Saturday, 18 May 2019.
• Bernie Sanders' education plan to take aim at segregation in schools
  The plan would end funding of for-profit charter schools and place a moratorium on the creation of new charter schools
  CBS News.  Saturday, 18 May 2019.
• Parents are making these risky moves to send their kids to college. Here's what can go wrong
  As the cost of college rises, more parents are cosigning private loans for their children's education.
  CNBC.  Friday, 17 May 2019.
• Brazil students launch fiery protests against new president Bolsonaro's 30% education cuts
  Wednesday's nationwide demonstrations - the first since Bolsonaro took office on January 1 - came as the ultraconservative government struggles to get its signature pension reform through Congress.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 17 May 2019.
• SAT To Score Students' 'Disadvantages' To Try To Even The Playing Field
  The new SAT score is based on factors such as average family income, educational attainment, housing stability and crime. Test-takers won't see the score, but colleges will.
  NPR.  Thursday, 16 May 2019.
• Hacking Education Change For The Professional Development Market
  The market for educator professional development books is controlled by a handful of mega-publishers. It can be tough for an independent publisher to make a dent. ...
  Forbes.  Thursday, 16 May 2019.
• Teacher, 25, is arrested for 'hiding a gun for a student in her classroom'
  Sarah Melissa Wilson, 25, was arrested and charged with aiding a minor to possess a firearm on educational property, after investigators discovered a gun at the Paisley Magnet School in Winston-Salem.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 16 May 2019.
• Global education X-Prize awards $10m
  A British charity wins $5m for an app designed to monitor how children learn.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 16 May 2019.
• Civic Nation BrandVoice: How This Michigan High School Celebrates Its Seniors On Decision Day
  On Wednesday, May 1st, Battle Creek Central High School in Michigan celebrated their annual College Decision Day; a day full of events to recognize the importance of students pursuing post-secondary educational opportunities.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 16 May 2019.
• CFPB Chief Says Education Department Is Blocking Student Loan Oversight
  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Kathy Kraninger says the department is getting in the way of efforts to police the student loan industry. The revelation comes in a letter obtained by NPR.
  NPR.  Thursday, 16 May 2019.

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