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Presidential Candidates Have Little Opportunity to Talk About Education

Posted May 8, 2008
No Child Left Behind is a key education law that will confront the next president.
No Child Left Behind is a key education law that will confront the next president.
The next president will face pressure on college prices.
The next president will face pressure on college prices.

But no matter which Democratic candidate prevails—and which candidate moves into the White House—the war and economy are not likely to recede from the forefront of the national campaign debate anytime soon. The next president's challenge will be spotting that hand at the back of the class.

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i like pie

especially chocolet pie

drop out rates / crime rates/parents resposibility

Sadly, the youth of our country are perpetrating some of the most heinous crimes. While we pour over stories about teennage carjackers, young killers, and minors inviolved in every category of criminal behavior including rape.

For an interesting perspective, follow this link.

http://www.examiner.com/x-852-Atlanta-Civics-Examiner

teacher abuse

Teacher abuse is a serious problem for teachers who dare be 'truthful' about corruption in public schools (see Mark Warner's hometown jurisdiction of Alexandria, Virginia----------yet will he win the election????). Where and when will the public schools be able to return to what they are intended to be-----an honest place to learn, to respect education, and---to be led by honest officials???

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