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Sharing Ideas that Work: How Technology can Improve Education
Posted by on March 15, 2013 at 11:27 AM EDTThis week, school leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and leading educational thinkers gathered in New York City to share innovative ideas about how technology can improve education. The gathering is being led by the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools—a national center created by Congress and launched at the White House in 2011 to advance technologies to transform teaching and learning.
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Freezing the Footprint
Posted by on March 14, 2013 at 12:56 PM EDTThe Administration has made it a priority for Federal agencies to dispose of unneeded properties and make more efficient use of the Government’s real estate assets. As the next step in this effort, today, OMB is issuing guidance to direct agencies to implement a “Freeze the Footprint” policy for Federal real estate.
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Working to Deliver Improved Performance
Posted by on March 12, 2013 at 6:21 PM EDTThe Administration provided the first-ever quarterly progress update on the government’s 14 Cross-Agency Priority Goals and 103 Agency Priority Goals.
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Sunshine Week: All Hands on Deck for Open Data
Posted by on March 12, 2013 at 6:00 PM EDTOn Monday during Sunshine Week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the launch of open.ny.gov, a new data transparency website that features valuable information about New York State economic development, recreation, and public services. The announcement is an important contribution to the growing “all hands on deck” effort to make government data accessible as fuel for innovation and economic growth.
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Sunshine Week: All Hands on Deck for Open Data
Posted by on March 12, 2013 at 2:35 PM EDTTo mark Sunshine Week, the White House is highlighting initiative a day which demonstrates the Obama Administration’s continued commitment to open and accessible government -- today we focus on data transparency and the effort to make government data accessible for economic growth.
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African American History Month Final Wrap-Up
Posted by on March 1, 2013 at 4:53 PM EDTUpdates on the events for Black History Month from guest chefs, Champions of Change, and the Rosa Parks Statue.
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Michelle Obama: The Business Case for Healthier Food Options
Posted by on February 28, 2013 at 4:30 PM EDTFirst Lady Michelle Obama explains how American businesses are stepping up to invest in building a healthier future for our kids.
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Education Is The Civil Rights Issue Of Our Time
Posted by on February 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM EDTEsther Bush discusses the importance of public education and her efforts to improve education for all children.
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Meet a PIF: Henry Wei
Posted by on February 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM EDTMeet Presidential Innovation Fellow (PIF) Henry Wei. Henry is a self described "geek" and certified medical doctor who is trained in sleep and circadian neuroscience and wields skills in medical informatics. Wei's stint as PIF was based at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he worked on the Blue Button for America project.
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Let's Move Anniversary News: Recipe Partnership Makes It Easy for Families to Eat Healthier at Home
Posted by on February 26, 2013 at 10:07 AM EDTFive of America's largest media companies have identified thousands of recipes that meet USDA's MyPlate guidance, making it easier for home cooks to prepare healthy, delicious meals for their families.
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