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A shifting and increasingly front loaded primary schedule is complicating the fund raising and campaign strategies of the 2008 presidential contenders. An update on campaigns underway and when the first ballots may be cast.
Ron Elving, Washington editor for National Public Radio
Peter Wallsten, covers national politics and the 2008 presidential campaign for the "Los Angeles Times;" co-author of "One Party Country" (Wiley)
James Barnes, National Journal
Just in time for back-to-school, two educators discuss what it means to be a teacher. One has been working with children in inner-city schools for more than 40 years. The other is a rookie. They describe the joys of being in front of a classroom and the challenges facing the profession today.
Jonathan Kozol, the National Book Award-winning author of "Death at an Early Age," "The Shame of the Nation," "Savage Inequalities," and "Amazing Grace." He has been working with children in inner city schools for more than 40 years.
Dan Brown, a teacher and writer for "The Huffington Post."
Doug Mesecar, Acting Assistant Secretary of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development
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