UPDATE: On Tuesday, Fairfax County school officials clarified their estimate on the number of books they intend to order. They tell News4 they do not expect to supply every student with a textbook.

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — The state of Florida has rejected at least 50 textbooks in its search for math materials aligning to the new Florida Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) ...

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