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Although the federal government has recently taken a larger role, funding education and setting education policy has traditionally been—and remains—primarily the responsibility of state and local governments. From pre-kindergarten to post-secondary, states are at the forefront in trying to adapt educational institutions to today’s realities and prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing, global economy. CSG tracks trends in education and helps policymakers stay abreast of how changes in the economy, demographics, technology and society are likely to affect students and educational institutions in the future. |
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THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
The Winner Is ...
Want to know how the elections are going throughout the country? Check out Election Coverage 2008 where you can view the primary, general and special election results for each state and territory.
Consortium Offers Plan for Security
As the U.S. Department of Homeland Security marks its fifth anniversary, 14 national organizations have presented a clear vision for how the nation should address homeland security in the 21st century in a white paper.
States Helping Students Afford College
As more people attend college across the United States, more people need help in paying tuition. Find out what some Midwestern States are doing in the May 2008 Firstline Midwest.
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