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Why does Obama keep his cabinet all-stars on the bench?
As his second term begins, President Barack Obama is in his comfort zone, surrounded by loyal lieutenants. What a contrast to the captivating candidate of 2008, who told Time Magazine's Joe Klein that as president he would be surrounded "by people who...Tags: Leon Panetta, Eric Holder, U.S. Department of State, Barack Obama, Death of Osama bin Laden (2011)
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Sandy Hook's fallen: On day six, three towns united by mourning
WOODBURY, Conn. -- On the front lawn, white paper bags had been arranged to spell out "Hope." Hundreds of mourners descended Wednesday on a tiny funeral home in this picture-postcard town to pay their respects to Dawn Hochsprung, Sandy Hook Elementary's...
Tags: Yankee Stadium, New York City, Stratford, Waterbury, Funeral Parlor and Crematorium
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Baltimore city, county finalists in federal competition
The Baltimore City and Baltimore County school districts have been named among 61 finalists nationwide to vie for millions in federal grants under the new Race to the Top program, the U.S. Dept. of Education announced Monday. The two school systems...Tags: Academic Progress, Baltimore County, Students, Teaching and Learning, U.S. Department of Education
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Biden meets with gun safety, victims groups
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday heard personal stories of gun violence from representatives of victims groups and gun-safety organizations as he drafts the Obama administration's response to the shooting at a Connecticut...
Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Washington, DC, Eric Holder, Vice (movie), Personal Weapon Control
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Biden to meet with gun-safety, victims groups
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to spur fresh action on gun legislation, Vice President Joe Biden is meeting at the White House with victims groups and gun-safety organizations. Wednesday's meeting is to be part of a series of gatherings Biden is...
Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Washington, DC, Interior Policy, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, White House
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Fl’s testing success earns praise from Tallahassee, D.C.
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelIt was no surprise that yesterday state educators and Gov. Rick Scott released messages touting Florida's students success on international tests. Scott called it “great news.” But the Sunshine State also earned praised from U.S. Secretary... -
Newtown massacre leads to security assessments nationwide
The Washington PostFor Lisa Betts and her husband, the conversation started Friday at their Silver Spring, Md., home, not long after they heard about the massacre that claimed the lives of 20 children and six staff members at a Connecticut school. How safe, they wondered,...Tags: Interior Policy, Sharon, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, Asthma, University of Virginia
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California ranks in bottom half of states in graduation rate
L.A. NOWCalifornia ranked in the bottom half of states in overall high school graduation rate in the 2010-2011 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.... -
Baltimore City and County named finalists for new Race to the Top grants
The Baltimore City and Baltimore County school districts have been named among 61 finalists nationwide to vie for millions in federal grants under the new Race to the Top program, the U.S. Dept. of Education announced Monday. The two school systems...Tags: Baltimore County, Students, U.S. Department of Education, Teaching and Learning, Human Interest
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Next education commissioner will tell us a lot about Florida's commitment to reform
With any luck, this week will bring a stop to the revolving door in the office of Florida's education commissioner. This state is on its fourth commissioner in 18 months and going on its fifth. Friday is the deadline to submit applications for the...
Tags: Regional Authority, Teachers, Elections, Jeb Bush, Seminole County
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Three steps for better American schools
Education policy wasn't a significant issue in the 2012 presidential election, but it needs to be one in 2013. Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with public education, and no small wonder: studies continue to show that our schools, once the envy...
Tags: Science and Technology, Condoleezza Rice, Maryland General Assembly, Elections, Education
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Chicago first lady Amy Rule highlights work with nonprofit business internship group
Tribune reporterAmy Rule sat among a roomful of high school seniors, participating in a lesson on personal finances. Students passed around a coin while reciting some common money sayings and myths. Chicago’s first lady offered, “Money grows on trees,&...Tags: NATO Summit, School Examinations, Burson-Marsteller, Washington, DC, Maggie Daley
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