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blogs.cqpolitics.com - 3/10/2009
Is Obama Playing It Smart on Education Reform?
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For too long, the debate over primary education policy has been dominated by two positions: throw more money at public schools or reform the schools with vouchers (and beat back the powerful teachers unions to do so). And it's always been obvious that the correct answer is, kinda do some of ...
reason.com - 3/5/2009
Ask Not What Your Education Can Do for You...
— reason.com — While researching this week's column , I was struck by this passage about education in President Obama's... recent speech to Congress (emphasis added): It is our responsibility as lawmakers and educators to make this system work. But it is the ... (more) Ask Not What Your Education Can Do for You...

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thirdeducationgroup.org - 3/14/2009
Third Education Group
— thirdeducationgroup.org — Third Education Group® provides a forum for those interested in education issues but put off by the... education policy groups affiliated with the political parties. We aim to make a difference by remaining non-aligned and non-partisan. Learn more about ... (more) Third Education Group
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Taking on Education
whitehouse.gov - 3/10/2009
Taking on Education
— whitehouse.gov — The President explains the urgency of changing the way we educate our children, and offers four pillars... of reform. (more) Taking on Education

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