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• New York City students back in schools after Sandy hiatus
• Ontario Teachers acquires control of Heartland Dental
• Detroit Voter Guide to 2012 Ballot Proposals
• What High School Teachers Wish Parents Asked at Conferences

New York City students back in schools after Sandy hiatus Posted: 05 Nov 2012 04:35 PM PST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nearly a million New York public school students returned to class on Monday after a week at home following superstorm Sandy, although many wore extra layers while janitors repaired drowned heating systems. About 94 percent of the city's 1,700 public schools reopened on Monday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said during a visit to a school in Brooklyn that had its basement flooded by the storm last week. The school's power and heating have been restored. ...

Ontario Teachers acquires control of Heartland Dental Posted: 05 Nov 2012 10:50 AM PST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan said on Monday it has agreed to take control of Heartland Dental Care Inc in a deal that values the U.S. dental practice management firm at about $1.3 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. Ontario Teachers, one of Canada's largest pension funds, is buying a majority stake in Heartland, while founder and Chief Executive Rick Workman will retain a minority stake along with management and employees, the two companies said in a statement. ...

Detroit Voter Guide to 2012 Ballot Proposals Posted: 05 Nov 2012 10:03 AM PST The November 6, 2012, election will be one of the most extensive in Michigan history, particularly in Detroit. Not only will Detroit voters be choosing representative officials, they'll also be asked to decide on 18 ballot proposals. The two-page ballot contains six state proposals, five county issues, five city proposals, and two affecting education in public schools and at Wayne Community College. Here's a voter guide to understanding those proposals.

What High School Teachers Wish Parents Asked at Conferences Posted: 05 Nov 2012 07:52 AM PST Parent-teacher conferences give parents some much-needed face time with their teen's teacher, but many parents don't take advantage of the opportunity.

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