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[ Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:27:33 -0700 - USA Today ]

Big non-profit organizations have highly paid leaders

Mongan, also a Harvard Medical School professor, was paid $3.4 million by Partners HealthCare, including nearly $1 million in deferred pay that was reported as a lump sum this year in accordance with IRS rules. Museum of Modern Art director Glenn ...

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[ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:07:07 -0700 - Daily Journal ]

Mentoring kids making a difference

"I should be thanking them." Jill Estell, 34, of Millville, a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland and Salem Counties, was referring to being named New Jersey's Big Sister of the Year. But Estell deserves the thank you. Estell has ...

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[ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:08:08 -0700 - Daily Comet ]

It’s time for that great summer ritual: Homework?

Hey, parents, it’s time for that great summer ritual: Nagging your kids to do their homework before school starts. That’s right. Lots of schools send kids packing for the summer with homework. It might be as minimal as a few math sheets, or a ...

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[ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:42:23 -0700 - The Journal ]

Obama Pushes for Education Reform with $4.35 Billion in Competitive ...

President Barack Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, among others, discuss education reform at the United States Department of Education headquarters in Washington, DC. To view this video full-size, click here . An archive of the complete ...

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[ Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:33:34 -0700 - PR Inside ]

eSpace Emerges as Mentor for Space Entrepreneurs

The Center for Space Entrepreneurship : , a non-profit business incubator for aerospace companies, today announced that it has added new members to its board of directors and a new member to its team of government liaisons. Already lauded for ...

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[ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:47:59 -0700 - Wrcbtv.com ]

Boys and Girls Club Receives $250,000 Grant

CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - The Boys and Girls Club of Tennessee is receiving a $250,000 federal 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. Rep. Kevin Brooks and Rep. Eric Watson made the announcement Monday. The program seeks to raise achievement levels ...

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[ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:42:31 -0700 - Peoples Weekly World ]

White House school reform plan draws mixed reaction

Teachers unions and advocates gave a mixed reaction to a $4.35 billion education reform initiative announced by President Obama and U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan last week. Billed by Obama as “one of the largest investments in education ...

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[ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 - San Diego Union Tribune ]

School exit exam success down

Good Stats on 2007 - 2008 High School Academic Performance.

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[ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:52:43 -0700 - WSJM ]

After School Program To Teach Kids How To Eat Right

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[ Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:52:19 -0700 - Daily Territorial ]

"Avoid becoming detached and stay grounded in your mission"

Bill Carnegie is president and CEO of the Tucson Community Food Bank. Growing up, Carnegie dreamed of serving in the military. His family had served in the Royal or U.S. Navy so he chose a seagoing service. He recalls, “We were always by the water ...

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