Abbott names former Patrick aide to lead State Board of Education
State Board of Education members, from left, Martha M. Dominguez, Donna Bahorich, Lawrence A. Allen, Jr., and Ruben Cortez, Jr., look toward other members during a recess on hearings related to approving textbooks in Austin, Texas., on Friday, Nov.
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Robert Reich: Elites are waging war on public education
Reich has addressed the nation's education challenges in his books, including 2011's Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future, as well as in his 2013 film Inequality for All (available on NetFlix, iTunes and DVD). But rarely has he been so …
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Michelle Obama unveils girls' education initiative during London trip
The two countries are launching "a nearly $ 200 million partnership to continue their collective support for adolescent girls' education," according to a news release from Obama's office. Obama met with Prime Minister David Cameron to officially …
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