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Rise & Shine: Light penalties for some the city finds cheated

By Philissa Cramer
  • Reports reveal city investigations into cheating allegations and consequences for cheaters. (Times)
  • The Regents endorsed a slate of anti-cheating measures. (GothamSchools, Times, NY1)
  • New York State will apply for a waiver to escape some federal education law rules. (GothamSchools)
  • Students at P-TECH, the new school opened with IBM’s help, are getting IBM mentors. (Daily News)
  • Students at an all-girls school say an iPad app that was made for them simplifies chemistry. (NY1)
  • New York could start charging GED test-takers when a costlier version of the test launches. (Post)
  • Local politicians are looking to toughen consequences for bullying conducted online. (Daily News)

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