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Never Stop Giving Back
Posted by on July 27, 2012 at 10:40 AM EDTThree years ago, the Fairfax Police Department contacted Andres “Elmer” Arias to build a bridge with the growing Latino Community, affected by a high crime rate among children and teenagers. After he began organizing soccer tournaments in Fairfax County, the crime rate in the area dropped and the program has been extended to places like Springfield, Reston and Culmore.
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SBA Stands Ready to Help More Veterans Start (and Grow) a Business
Posted by on July 24, 2012 at 5:17 PM EDTLearn about the ways SBA is working on behalf of Veterans to give them the best opportunity to start or grow a small business
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Growing Momentum for Digital Promise
Posted by on July 19, 2012 at 1:46 PM EDTLess than a year ago, the White House and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the launch of “Digital Promise,” a new national effort to accelerate innovation in education with technology. Yesterday, The Office of Science and Technology Policy joined superintendents from across the country in Digital Promise’s first Innovation Workshop, held in Washington D.C.
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Photo Gallery: Behind the Scenes in June 2012
Posted by on July 19, 2012 at 1:29 PM EDTCheck out the latest batch of behind-the-scenes photos released by the White House Photo Office -- the gallery features images of President Obama's reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act, visits with students at the White House and on the road, as well as some new shots of First Dog Bo.
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Celebrating Independence Day by Welcoming New Citizens
Posted by on July 9, 2012 at 4:40 PM EDTPresident Obama and key members of the administration celebrate the Fourth of July by welcoming newly naturalized citizens in cities across the country.
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@TechGirls: Brilliant, Fearless and Passionate
Posted by on July 6, 2012 at 12:27 PM EDTA group of young women from the Middle East and North Africa interested in careers in science and technology – also known as TechGirls – visited the White House for an interactive discussion about the ways women can utilize innovation and technology to make a difference in the world
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Detroit Hosts U.S.'s Largest Veteran Hiring Fair
Posted by on July 5, 2012 at 6:10 PM EDTMore than 1,300 veterans have been offered jobs in the week since the big event, which was sponsored by the VA
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Educare: A Catalyst for Change
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 2:17 PM EDTCaren Calhoun believes that every child deserves a fair shot at a good education, and that's why she devotes her efforts to working for Tulsa Educare, an organization that tries to break the cycle of poverty by working on Head Start initiatives in the Tulsa area and others.
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Investing Early in Our Children
Posted by on June 18, 2012 at 1:30 PM EDTNearly 50 years ago, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton collaborated with Head Start founders Ed Zigler and Julius Richmond to help build a comprehensive early education program giving every child a chance to make the American Dream come true, for that child, and for all of us.
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New Perspective and New Opportunities Through Head Start
Posted by on June 18, 2012 at 1:15 PM EDTLori Pittman started off in the same position as the people she helps today, so she understands how difficult it can be to provide the education advocacy that kids really need. That's why she has dedicated her time and effort to giving back to the same Head Start program that helped her out so much.
