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• HAMMER IT OUT: D.C. Voucher Program Revival
• Posted by Opinionated MAMA • 1/27/11

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The President said let’s fix education, and darned if the tool belts didn’t get strapped on!  It started with a little cooperation between a Republican and an Independent, no less.  Republican John Boehner and Independent Joe Leiberman want to rebuild the defunct voucher program, D.C. echoing a nationwide push to improve our children’s education.  Boehner says, “There’s only one program in...

• BELOW AVERAGE: US Education Rankings Fall
• Posted by Opinionated MAMA • 12/16/10

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We need to do our homework, MAMAs. Our KID-Os are missing the mark, so we need to be sure they know their three Rs. The OECD Programme for International Student Assesment’s report ranks the U.S. at 14^th out of 34 countries in reading, 17^th for science and  25^th for mathematics. The report compares 15 year olds students’ knowledge in 70 countries in the world. Scarily, our nation ranks third...

• FEEL THE BURNout: The Film "Race To Nowhere" Showcases School Stress
• Posted by • 10/26/10

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This film documents some American children and families struggling with the pressures that they face in school today.  The film notes that our kids are spending 7 hours a day in school being taught how to take tests and "perform" well, instead of learning how to learn.  Then, are given 6+ hours of homework, expected to participate in a sport or extracurricular activity, do community service...

• EDUCATION NATION: Public School Priority Initiative
• Posted by • 9/27/10

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President Obama spoke with Matt Lauer on the Today show about education as part of NBC’s  week long “Education Nation” Summit in New York City.   The President talked about the state of education and answered questions from educators.  Later, Tom Brokaw hosted a special town hall meeting with college students and Education Secretary, Arne Duncan.   Duncan delivered the message to those...

• IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE: Documentary "Waiting For Superman" Reviews US Education
• Posted by • 9/17/10

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A powerful documentary called "Waiting For Superman" is coming to theaters September 24th, with limited release in Los Angeles the weekend of September 17th.  Check your local listings for details.  Educators across the country are already talking about it and having screenings for parents and teachers.  

The synopsis directly from the official movie website is as follows:

"Oscar-winning...