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Written by former Senate education staffer and journalist Alexander Russo, This Week in Education covers education news, policymakers, and trends with a distinctly political edge. (For archives prior to January 2007, please click here.)

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Big Stories Of The Day (July 12)

House moves to lower interest on student loans AP
Legislation to lower interest rates on student loans and increase aid to poor people who want to go to college won House approval yesterday.

Potter Has Limited Effect on Reading Habits NYT
The truth about Harry Potter and reading is not quite a straightforward success story.

Teacher-Turned-Astronaut to Deliver Educational Payload EdWeek
Barbara R. Morgan and the crew of the space shuttle Endeavour will conduct a variety of educational activities on an 11 day mission.

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