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Computer Glitches Derail School Tests in 3 States
disastrous" and "unacceptable" at a time when test results count so heavily toward how schools are rated under the federal No Child Left Behind Law. In places like Indiana, where former Gov. Mitch Daniels approved changes tying teachers' merit pay to student
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Local Setbacks Vex GOP Governors Eyeing 2016 Race
Jon Thompson defended his team. GOP governors, he said, are balancing budgets "while tackling energy, pension and education reform . Their successful brand of results-oriented conservatism shows why today's leaders of the GOP come from the states
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Teachers Are Rebelling Against the Government of Mexicothe Mexican President's plans for education reform . President Enrique Peña Nieto wants teachers who want the president's education reform plan to be changed. Protests have The main framework for Mexico's education reform was approved earlier this year, and
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What's The Answer To The Sequester Question? (The Note)
that don't get as much attention these days. They're touting the Medicare prescription drug program, the bipartisan No Child Left Behind education law, and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. These are achievements that were expensive, and
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For George W. Bush Legacy, 'Compassionate Conservatism' is Back
that don't get as much attention these days. They're touting the Medicare prescription drug program, the bipartisan No Child Left Behind education law, and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. These are achievements that were expensive, and
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Obama: Thank Bush If Immigration Passesduring his time in office (something Candidate Obama may not have admitted during his 2008 campaign). He also cited the No Child Left Behind education law that Bush helped pass with the cooperation of the late liberal icon Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) "We
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Mexican Teachers Attack Political Party Offices
injuries have been reported. The 20,000-member group went on strike shortly after President Enrique Pena Nieto signed into a law a sweeping education reform two months ago. Its members have since staged increasingly disruptive protests.
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George W. Bush: 'Very Comfortable' with Decision to Invade Iraqfounded in 2009, builds on the principles of the Bush presidency through research and training on economic growth, education reform , global health, human freedom, wounded veterans, and helping women in the Middle East. "Through the Bush Institute
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Obama and Bush, Distinct Men With Policy Overlaps
administration can take hold and how the realities of governing often limit solutions. Bush's signature education plan, No Child Left Behind , remains the law of the land, though the Obama administration has granted states waivers to give them flexibility in
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Column: Bush Started as Uniter, Ended up Divider
a country embroiled in unpopular wars, it's easy to forget that Bush actually had several bipartisan triumphs — the No Child Left Behind education overhaul, the Bush tax cuts and the creation of a program to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa among them. He did
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Chile's President Names New Education Minister
years of student marches that halted Chile's major cities and stoked expectations of change to a troubled system, the education reform debate is a key issue ahead of November's presidential vote. "The new education minister assumes a mandate that is
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Chris Christie's Guests at His California Fundraising Swingworked closely with Gov. Christie on education reform in the Newark school system," referring They admire his leadership on education reform and other issues and look forward continued to work together on local education reform . The Silicon Valley mogul also headlined
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What's Behind The Hagel Hold-Up? (The Note)education policy director at the Center told ABC News it is the "single most important investment" that can be made in education reform and "every dollar we invest, we get back." Lazarin thinks the idea can attract support in Congress from members of
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Barack Obama's Race to the Topprinciple of the race to the top competition my administration from the success of race to the top . We need to promote congress replace No Child Left Behind this year so schools chance. That's why education reform matters. Thanks
is to allow all fifty states to benefit from the success of race to the top . We need to promote reform that gets results while encouraging communities to figure out what's best for their case. That's why it's so important that congress replace No Child Left Behind this year so schools have Netflix bill. Reform just can't wait. If anyone doubts this they ought to head to Booker T. Washington high. They ought to meet -- inspiring young people who overcame so much and worked so hard earned her applause. In a school that believed in their promise and gave them the opportunity to succeed. We need to give every child America that chance. That's why education reform matters. Thanks for listening and have a great week. -
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funding source. Aggravated the welfare state and his favorite piece of legislation, no child left behind , nationalizing a state and local responsibility. Matthew dowd, you worked for the president for several years. Yeah, I was there for the -
Educating the Nationglobal marketplace by investing in better schools supporting teachers. And committing education secretary Arnie we launched a race to the top . Which states compete for funding Secondary Education act to overhaul No Child Left Behind . What this plan recognizes. Is that
looking to gain an edge in the global marketplace by investing in better schools supporting teachers. And committing to clear standards don't produce graduates -- more skills. Our competitors understand. That the nation that out educates -
Obama Draws Broad Strokes on EducationThat's the first pillar of our education reform agenda the second. We want and what in our schools and instead spur a race to the top by encouraging better standards and later this year when we finally make No Child Left Behind live up to its main. By ensuring
the success of the next generation. That's the first pillar of our education reform agenda the second. We want and what has become a race to the bottom in our schools and instead spur a race to the top by encouraging better standards and assessments. It is an area where we are being outpaced by other nations. It's not the other -
Obama: 'Make Education System Envy of the World'lost competition called race to the top . All fifty states we said You need to reform the No Child Left Behind law based on the same principles top. What goals behind No Child Left Behind were Experience has taught can meet the standards of No Child Left Behind schools labeled as failing
Address this year I said to congress. You need to reform the No Child Left Behind law based on the same principles that guided raced to the top. What goals behind No Child Left Behind were -- Experience has taught us that the law has some serious flaws that are hurting our children instead of helping. Teacherswent on to college. But because they can meet the standards of No Child Left Behind -- schools labeled as failing last year. That will change because of what we did yesterday. From now on will be able -
Obama Nominates Anthony Foxx as New Transportation Secretarythat town city's count. And Anthony Foxx fox will do a great job. Quality transportation choices can mean a better job better schools for our families across fox that. And I'm confident he'll do a terrific job. And the other thing Mr. President is
a great job. Quality transportation choices can mean a better job -- better schools for our families across -- fox -- that. And I'm confident he'll do a terrific job. And the other thing Mr. President -
Obama: Education a Shared Responsibilitya system that's not We launched a competition called race to the top . To all fifty states we said if you show us the most innovative top should be the approach we follow busier as we replace No Child Left Behind with the law more flexible. And focused on what's best
the top should be the approach we follow busier as we replace No Child Left Behind with the law -- more flexible. And focused on what's best for our kids. -- -- We know what's possible from our
