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Watch Live: Dr. Jill Biden at Southwestern Community College
Posted by on May 11, 2012 at 3:00 PM EDTWatch Dr. Jill Biden give the commencement address at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa
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White House Science and Tech Staff Thank Their Teachers
Posted by on May 8, 2012 at 6:26 PM EDTIn celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week—and specifically National Teacher Appreciation Day today—OSTP staff wanted to thank and highlight some of the teachers who have had the most impact on our lives.
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Restoring the Past, Preapring for the Future: Recovery after Natural Disaster
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:53 PM EDTJackie Cole, a Veterinarian and dedicated environmentalist, works fervently with communities, organizations and individuals to bring back much of the Galveston, TX tree population that was lost during Hurrican Ike, in 2008.
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Startup Stories: Fast Forward, With a Few Speed Bumps
Posted by on April 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM EDTThis guest post from the CEO and co-founder of FirstBest Systems looks at how the JOBS Act will open new pathways to capital, from seed to growth stage, allowing new ventures across the country to realize their visions
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Recipe in Spotlight - Apple-Matzoh Kugel
Posted by on April 5, 2012 at 9:26 AM EDTJarrod Bernstein shares his recipe for Apple-Matzoh Kugel.
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Increasing Access to Locally Grown and Healthy Food
Posted by on March 21, 2012 at 4:06 PM EDTThe "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" Compass is just one of the many new tools initiated by USDA, designed to enable communities across the country to take part in the making our children and families healthier.
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$40 Stories Across all 50 States
Posted by on February 17, 2012 at 7:22 PM EDTCheck out the slideshow below of the photos and stories of Americans across all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) who believed that their voice could make a difference and had the courage to speak out about what losing an extra $40 per paycheck would mean for them and for their family.
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$40 Means No Extras for My Students
Posted by on February 14, 2012 at 7:07 AM EDTA teacher, a nurse and a mom explain what losing $40 from each paycheck would mean for their family and their community at large
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Why the Housing Settlement is Good News for Homeowners
Posted by on February 10, 2012 at 4:10 PM EDTState Attorneys General share their views on the landmark housing settlement.
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Everything You Need to Know: Waivers, Flexibility, and Reforming No Child Left Behind
Posted by on February 9, 2012 at 7:21 PM EDTWe’ve put together a quick primer to help you understand the details behind President Obama's announcement that 10 states will recieve waivers exempting them from meeting No Child Left Behind's most troublesome and restrictive requirements in exchange for setting their own higher, more honest standards for student success.
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