Category Archives: Schools and Community

Obama in State of the Union: “America is Back”

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“Teachers matter,” said President Barack Obama last night during his State of the Union address. “Instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo” he said, let’s offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on … Continue reading →

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Mentoring Police Officer Makes a Difference

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Guest Blogger

January is National Mentoring Month, a time to honor those who work to help students outside the classroom, often helping students succeed in the classroom. Officer Anthony Jones is such a mentor. Jones is not a superhero. He doesn’t wear … Continue reading →

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Students in Bergen County Make Food Magic for Cancer Patients

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Taco Ravioli. Peanut Butter Cran-Jelly. Carrot Raspberry Ice Cream. Pompeii Soup. These aren’t nouveau cuisine available from top chefs at a four-star restaurant. They’re a few of foods created by high school students who designed them to fit the palates … Continue reading →

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Investing in Education in Every State and District

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

In September, President Obama introduced the American Jobs Act, which among other key investments to create jobs would invest $30 billion to repair and modernize public schools and community colleges and $30 billion to keep hundreds of thousands of teachers … Continue reading →

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Springfield, Ohio: ‘We Don’t Let Barriers Get in the Way’

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Julie Ewart

While Springfield, Ohio schools cope with a growing number of poor families, an achievement gap and a declining population — similar to many other districts nationwide — the community is tackling those challenges head-on. “We don’t let barriers get in … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to College Leaders

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Arne Duncan

Ed. Note: The following open letter was posted earlier today on usatoday.com To college presidents, athletic directors, and coaches: The deeply disturbing Penn State and Syracuse child sex abuse allegations are more than a cautionary note for college athletics–they are … Continue reading →

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Technology Can Revolutionize Education for College Students with Disabilities

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Having a disability should not stop any student from pursuing higher education. And through a unique program in Montgomery County, Md., high school students are proving that a disability is not an obstacle to a college education. Several students from … Continue reading →

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Finding Courage in Labor-Management Collaboration

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Guest Blogger

At a recent Teacher Union Reform Network (TURN) meeting in Long Beach, Calif., I learned how labor-management collaboration can change the working dynamic in a school district. TURN is a national organization that supports union-driven reform to improve education for … Continue reading →

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Working Together Is the Only Way

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Julie Ewart

“In these times of limited resources, working together is the only way,” said Aurora, Ill., Mayor Tom Weisner during Assistant Secretary of Communications and Outreach Peter Cunningham’s visit to his city last month. The President’s proposed American Jobs Act and … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Challenges in Racine, Wisconsin

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Guest Blogger

The same students who raised $5,000 last year for a Racine, Wisconsin food pantry sit with their lunch trays on their laps in the hallways and stairwells at Walden III middle and high school. With every square foot converted to … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Beat

Posted on November 21, 2011 by John McGrath

School districts are straining to deliver a quality education to all their students in this difficult economy, and things can be especially tough on music teachers.  Across the country, shrinking school budgets have meant layoffs, increased workloads, cuts in funds … Continue reading →

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Regional Town Hall Meetings Focus on Ending Violence Against Women, Part II

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Read Part I. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month this past October, the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development collaborated to … Continue reading →

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