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Gutierrez praises Obama, blasts Romney on immigration
— U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez used his turn on the Democratic National Convention stage Wednesday to hail President Barack Obama's support for immigration reform and blasted Republican nominee Mitt Romney as someone who wants to turn into "nightmares"...Tags: Michelle Obama, Rahm Emanuel, Politics, Barack Obama, Luis Gutierrez
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Illinois convention notebook: talking points and Madigan speaks
Clout StreetCHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Illinois delegates gather each morning for breakfast to hear from political motivational speakers and to get a grab bag of tchotchkes, they’re also given something else: a set of talking points to use in case they get...Tags: Union (McHenry, Illinois), Illinois Governor, Politics, Luis Gutierrez, White House
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Turning it around
As a new school year begins, my preparation as a principal has been punctuated by an unusual and unexpected invitation to Washington D.C. This month, I was named a Champion of Change at the White House by a program run by the Office of the President....
Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Customs and Tradition, Barack Obama, Arts and Culture, Science
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School year starts with new curriculum
Here's fair warning for students: Monday isn't just the first day of school in Baltimore City and the surrounding five counties, it's the beginning of life with a whole new set of expectations from teachers. There's going to be a lot more writing, more...
Tags: Teachers, Students, Science and Technology, Baltimore County, Teaching and Learning
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Shooting reported at Perry Hall High School
One student was shot this morning, the first day of school, at Perry Hall High School, Baltimore County Police say. The student has been taken to an area hospital, authorities said. Details were not available on the student's condition. Police have taken...
Tags: Perry Hall, David Marks, Belair Road
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City school board reinstates principal who had been fired over alleged cheating
The city school board reinstated a principal Monday night who had been fired by CEO Andrés Alonso over alleged cheating at her school. But the reinstatement of Abbottston Elementary School Principal Angela Faltz won't take effect until 2013, and she...
Tags: Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Martin O'Malley, Andres Alonso, Teaching and Learning
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Student shot at Perry Hall High School
With heightened security and trauma counselors on hand, Perry Hall High School will restart its school year Tuesday, the day after a student shot in the cafeteria was left in critical condition and another student was taken into custody as the suspected...
Tags: Perry Hall, Politics, Kevin Kamenetz, David Marks, Personal Weapon Control
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Table Talk: Bourdain to return to the Hippodrome
Anthony Bourdain is returning to the Hippodrome on Nov. 17. Bourdain, chef-at-large at New York's famed Brasserie Les Halles, is the author of best-sellers "Kitchen Confidential" and "Medium Raw" — blunt and sometimes shocking portraits of life...
Tags: Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Bryan Voltaggio, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (tv program), Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Dining and Drinking
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Arne Duncan kicks off school year with visit to Balto. County
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will kick off the school year in Maryland on Wednesday, with an address and Q&A session with 850 Baltimore County language arts teachers at Perry Hall High School. According to a release from the U.S. Department...Tags: Teachers, Perry Hall, U.S. Department of Education, Education, Baltimore County
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Duncan addresses Baltimore County teachers
In remarks that elicited applause from 800 Baltimore County English teachers, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday that teachers should earn more and there should be more focus on educating the whole child. Duncan addressed the group at...
Tags: Teachers, Perry Hall, Students, Academic Progress, Catonsville
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Our View: Raising graduation rates not easy, but not impossible
Shortly after taking office in 2008, President Obama set the lofty goal of returning the United States to the top of the mountain in terms of proportion of post-secondary educational degrees by 2020, asking that every American commit to one year of higher...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Students, Barack Obama, Education, Teaching and Learning
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New financial aid form to help students, families chart college costs
L.A. NOWThe Obama administration on Tuesday released a version of a financial aid award letter that it said will allow students to better compare college costs before deciding where to enroll. The so-called “shopping sheet” is a one-page, standardized...
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