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Briefing Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 differences on education
President Obama says his policy initiatives are helping teachers, schools, and students. Mitt Romney advocates more school choice and private-sector involvement. Here is a look at how the two differ on eduction issues.
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Election 101: Where the GOP candidates stand on immigration, abortion and other social issues
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Getting bin Laden and five other boosts to Obama's reelection bid
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Editorial Board Blog Obama to graduates at Kalamazoo Central High: Work hard to help society
06/08/2010 09:55 am -
Obama at Kalamazoo Central High School: How did it win the honor?
Kalamazoo Central High School beat out more than 1,000 applicants to win the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. Obama delivers the school's graduation speech Monday night.
06/07/2010 08:13 pm -
How Race to the Top is recasting education reform in America
States are submitting their applications for Round 2 of the Obama administration's $4.3 billion Race to the Top program. States are undertaking major education reform to qualify.
06/01/2010 05:23 pm -
Race to the Top: Do California, Florida have a chance?
The Education Department has released the scores and reviewer comments from Round 1 of the Race to the Top competition. One aim is to help states improve their applications in the next round.
03/30/2010 04:16 pm -
Race to the Top winners: How did Delaware and Tennessee succeed?
In announcing the Race to the Top winners, Education Secretary Arne Duncan noted that both states had strong buy-in from almost all districts and teachers unions.
03/29/2010 07:48 pm -
Race to the Top: Which states made the list of finalists?
Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced Thursday that 15 states and the District of Columbia are finalists for Race to the Top education grants. The winners will be chosen in April.
03/04/2010 06:53 pm -
All teachers fired at R.I. school. Will that happen elsewhere?
All the teachers at Central Falls High School in Rhode Island were fired by the board of trustees this week. More such cases are likely to arise across the US in the coming year because of pressure from the Obama administration – and the incentive of billions of federal dollars.
02/25/2010 07:36 pm -
Opinion Do you really know if your doctor -- or child's teacher -- is doing a good job?
In education and healthcare, job performance data are lacking – but that's changing.
02/23/2010 11:15 am -
The Monitor's View Education reform: Can Obama’s budget rescue No Child Left Behind?
His emphasis on incentives may win over critics. But that effort won’t be worth it if he also waters down standards with new ‘college and career readiness’ benchmarks.
02/02/2010 01:32 pm -
Education reform: Obama budget reboots No Child Left Behind
President Obama's federal budget seeks to recast fundamental parts of George W. Bush's No Child Left Behind education reform. But Congress could put up stiff resistance.
02/01/2010 08:07 pm -
Obama pushes to add $1.35 billion to Race to the Top grants
President Obama on Tuesday proposed extending his Race to the Top education reform program another year. But some teacher's unions and school districts are fighting the reforms.
01/19/2010 03:58 pm -
California's education reforms hand more power to parents
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an education reform bill Thursday that lets California vie for federal 'Race to the Top' grants. The reforms, opposed by teachers' unions, would let parents force changes in failing schools.
01/07/2010 07:43 pm -
Education reform: California to join Race to the Top rush
States are scrambling to pass education reforms to be eligible for the Obama administration's $4.35 billion in Race to the Top grants. California was set to confirm far-reaching reforms Tuesday.
01/05/2010 06:20 pm -
Opinion Obama’s Race to the Top competition won’t fix public schools
Competition may bring out the best in business and sports, but that logic doesn’t necessarily apply to public schools. The practical way to mend the educational system is by implementing economic and social reforms that focus on the children.
12/30/2009 01:04 pm -
Eyeing stimulus money for education, states adopt reforms
A total of $100 billion in stimulus money has started going to education. A new study by the Center on Education Policy looks at the education reforms that some states are now embracing.
12/03/2009 12:00 am -
Which states are innovative in education? A new report card.
The report card aims to highlight the sorts of innovations in education – such as an extended school day – that lead to better schools.
11/10/2009 12:00 am -
Schools sprinting to win Obama's Race to the Top billions
In speech Wednesday, Obama touts his $4.35 billion bid to reshape education in America. Schools nationwide are eager to compete for Race to the Top funds.
11/04/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion Standardized tests are not the answer. I know, I graded them.
While accountability in education is an important goal, it's critical to realize how difficult that might be to pin down.
10/28/2009 01:00 am -
Arne Duncan interview: best education ideas aren’t in Washington
The US education secretary’s approach involves finding and highlighting innovative solutions in schools around the nation.
09/24/2009 01:00 am -
Obama's $4 billion is massive incentive for school reform
The president says schools that prioritize his agenda will get the cash. State and education officials are wary, but they need the money desperately.
07/24/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Obama's teleprompter commits mutiny during major science speech
04/27/2009 01:00 am -
Obama pushes to reward great teachers
His stimulus package adds $200 million to a fund that supports new teacher compensation systems.
03/18/2009 01:00 am
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