Obama Education Policy

Sam Stein

Obama Endorses In NYC Mayor's Race, But Political Dilemmas Remain

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 10.09.2009 | Politics


As election day approaches, one high-profile race continues to pose some moderately vexing problems for the Obama White House. The contest between N...

Teachers Criticize Obama School Reform's Reliance On Tests, Charters As "Bush III"

Washington Post | Nick Anderson | Posted 11.25.2009 | Politics


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Obama School Speech Conspiracies Endorsed By Republicans

AP | BEN FELLER | Posted 10.20.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday dismissed as pointless the furor over President Barack Obama's plan to deliver a televised back-to-school...

Smart Kids Can Do Poorly in School

Jenifer Fox | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living


Jenifer Fox

Most of the labels we ascribe to children overlook what is right about children. We prefer to concentrate on labeling weaknesses.

Obama Education Plan Speech: Stricter Standards, Charter Schools, Merit Pay

AP | LIBBY QUAID | Posted 04.10.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama called for tying teachers' pay to student performance and expanding innovative charter schools Tuesday, embr...

Transform Education? Yes, We Must

Sir Ken Robinson | Posted 02.11.2009 | Politics


Sir Ken Robinson

Economically and culturally, the future of America and of the rest of world lies now in a different direction. It will depend on the vitality, diversity and creativity of all its people.

Will Arne Duncan Be the Bold Education Reformer Obama Needs?

John Affeldt | Posted 01.22.2009 | Politics


John Affeldt

Duncan just might prove to be a Secretary who can bridge the gap between the efficiency hawks and the broader/bolder reform advocates.

Pennsylvania Campaign Journal: Obama Hams It Up, Flirts, And Gets A Bit Cocky

Mayhill Fowler | Posted 04.03.2008 | Home


Mayhill Fowler

Hillary is going to give it everything she's got, but an Obama spring is in the air. You could feel it on the bus tour.