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Weeks in review
Change of SubjectA roundup of state and local news-review and weekly political chat shows. Descriptions provided by the broadcast outlets in most cases: Connected to Chicago(.mp3 file, right click to download) WLS-AM 890. Host Bill Cameron with Greg Hinz of Crain's... -
Hadiya Pendleton funeral: 'I'm not worried about her soul'
Tribune reportersSlain teen Hadiya Pendleton was remembered today as a laughing youth who brought love and happiness to all her family and friends. Despite the heavy security because of the attendance of first lady Michelle Obama and other dignitaries, Hadiya's funeral...Tags: Toni Preckwinkle, Baptist, Pat Quinn, Colleges and Universities, Human Interest
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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: Government, U.S. Department of State, Politics, Kathleen Sebelius, White House
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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: Students, Human Interest, U.S. Department of Education, Baltimore County, Teaching and Learning
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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: Politics, Silver Spring (Montgomery, Maryland), Shootings, Personal Weapon Control, Teaching and Learning
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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: Students, Human Interest, U.S. Department of Education, Baltimore County, Teaching and Learning
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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: Rick Scott, John Morgan, Government, Coca-Cola Co., Voting
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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: Media Industry, Human Interest, Politics, Charter Schools, 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: Burson-Marsteller, Colleges and Universities, University of Chicago, Maggie Daley, Rahm Emanuel
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'Promise Heights' project in West Baltimore receives $500,000 grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded nearly $500,000 for activists to offer West Baltimore children holistic services from "cradle to college to career," under the White House Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. The Promise Neighborhoods...
Tags: Baptist, Colleges and Universities, University of Maryland, College Park, U.S. Department of Education, Booker T. Washington
Feb 7, 2013
| Chicago Tribune
Feb 9, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Feb 11, 2013
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
Nov 26, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Dec 12, 2012
| Orlando Sentinel
Dec 19, 2012
|Story| AM News
Nov 26, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
Nov 26, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Nov 24, 2012
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Jan 7, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Dec 14, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Dec 30, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
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