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Obama's Education Choice
online.wsj.com - 12/17/2008
Obama's Education Choice
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A 'reformer' who doesn't bother the unions.
cbn.com - 12/16/2008
Obama’s Pick for Education Secretary Pushed For Gay High School
— cbn.com — Obama’s new pick for Education secretary is Arne Duncan, head of Chicago Public Schools. He’s been pushing... for Chicago to start their first gay high school. Not kidding. (more) Obama’s Pick for Education Secretary Pushed For ...

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Uncertainty on Obama Education Plans
nytimes.com - 12/14/2008
Uncertainty on Obama Education Plans
— nytimes.com — There is mystery not only about who he will choose for secretary of education, but also about... the approach to the nation’s schools that his selection will reflect. > (more) Uncertainty on Obama Education Plans

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Schools Chief From Chicago Is Obama’s Choice for Education
nytimes.com - 12/16/2008
Schools Chief From Chicago Is Obama’s Choice for Education
— nytimes.com — Arne Duncan is known for taking tough steps to improve schools while maintaining respectful relations with teachers... and their unions. > (more) Schools Chief From Chicago Is Obama’s Choice for Education

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Say Anything:  Obama’s Secretary Of Education Managed 17% Grade Level Reading Rate In School District He Managed

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Obama’s Secretary Of Education Managed 17% Grade Level Reading Rate In School District He Managed
Say Anything — ... Per the Wall Street Journal, it looks like Duncan was picked instead of someone intent on real education reform to please the unions: ...

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