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Increased pressure to perform on academic tests is forcing state schools to cut physical education classes

Increased pressure to perform on academic tests is forcing state schools to cut physical education classes REUTERS/Jim Young Michelle Obama runs with school children on the South Lawn on May 25. By Lauren Knobbe | Thursday, July 29, 2010 WASHINGTON Its a trend that experts say threatens to undermine first lady Michelle Obamas central initiative: a campaign aimed at improving the health of ...
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A neophyte lawmaker is seeking to institutionalize the free breakfast program of the Department of Education (DepEd) for day care center, preschool and elementary school children.
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Overseas students receive kiwi scholarships

The initial twenty recipients of the New Zealand International Postgraduate Research Scholarships have been announced today by Education Minister Trevor Mallard.
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State Rep. pushes for school reform

The nursing program at Miami Jacobs College is at the center of controversy. Reports have shown the nursing program has not met all of the Ohio Board of Nursing expectations.
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Hingham dentist steps into Rotary Club leadership role

Hingham dentist Kevin Perruzzi, a lifelong South Shore resident, recently took over the helm as Club president for the current year. His informal theme is Lets Have Fun Helping People.
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Santa Cruz schools grapple with how to feed students

SANTA CRUZ -- Even when the cafeteria serves a hot breakfast sandwich with fresh sausage, local eggs, cheese and fruit, most Santa Cruz City Schools students don't eat there.
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For Members

Americas welfare state has grown into an unwieldy hodgepodge of programs that provide various forms of assistance to tens of millions of Americans. It costs taxpayers nearly a trillion dollars annually and experts predict that, absent reform, it will keep growing in the years ahead.
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Q&A: The race for Clayton County School Board: A system in recovery

Q&A: The race for Clayton County School Board: A system in recovery
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A system in recovery

A system in recovery
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Olympic training opportunities at St Albans college

OLYMPIC hopefuls are being given the chance to receive top class training in the build-up to the 2010 games.
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