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• Striking Swaziland teachers challenge dismissal
• 5 Helpful Job Websites for New Grads
• Private firms eyeing profits from public schools

Striking Swaziland teachers challenge dismissal Posted: 02 Aug 2012 11:34 AM PDT Swazi teachers who were fired after ignoring an order to end a five-week strike over salary increases on Thursday launched a court bid challenging their dismissal.

5 Helpful Job Websites for New Grads Posted: 02 Aug 2012 07:51 AM PDT So, you've put the finishing touches on your bachelor's or master's degree. Now, it's time to hunt for your first job--a mission often fraught with uncertainty. As you swap your cap and gown for a business suit and a briefcase, consider these five job websites tailored for new graduates:

Private firms eyeing profits from public schools Posted: 02 Aug 2012 07:18 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - The investors gathered in a tony private club in Manhattan were eager to hear about the next big thing, and education consultant Rob Lytle was happy to oblige. Think about the upcoming rollout of new national academic standards for public schools, he urged the crowd. If they're as rigorous as advertised, a huge number of schools will suddenly look really bad, their students testing way behind in reading and math. They'll want help, quick. And private, for-profit vendors selling lesson plans, educational software and student assessments will be right there to provide it. ...

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