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“School Days” Video Features Plans for Making College More Affordable
The January 2012 edition of “School Days,” the monthly video journal of the U.S. Department of Education, features President Obama’s State of the Union message and his plans for making college more affordable, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s challenge for … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News
Tagged College Affordability, Race to the Top, School Days, State of the Union
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Teachers Want to Lead the Transformation of their Profession
“Teachers matter. So instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo, let’s offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on the job, and reward the best ones. In return, grant schools flexibility: To teach with creativity … Continue reading
An America Built to Last
Last night President Obama unveiled a new blueprint for an America Built to Last, that gives hard-working, responsible Americans a fair shot. Education plays a key role in the President’s Blueprint, and includes the following details: Forge new partnerships between … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News, Teachers, Teaching Profession
Tagged State of the Union, Student Aid, Student Loans
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Obama in State of the Union: “America is Back”
“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
Join the Conversation During the State of the Union
Save the date for Tuesday January 24, at 9 pm EST, when President Obama will give his annual State of the Union address, with education being a likely topic of discussion during the speech. You can watch an enhanced version … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, Join the Conversation, News
Tagged President Obama, State of the Union
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