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Yesterday's Dropouts: English, A Step Toward The 'American Dream'

In the fourth part of our series, Yesterday's Dropouts, we'll see how one D.C. school teaches English to adults, and why achieving this piece of the American Dream can be challenging for newcomers.

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Military Brings Foreign Counterparts To Fort Meade for Training

Members of militaries from across the globe come to Maryland's Fort Meade to learn how their U.S. counterparts work with the media.

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'World Peace Game' Teaches Kids Cooperation, Compassion

For three decades, Virginia-based teacher John Hunter has been using his World Peace Game to help students tackle global problems... and win.

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After Abuse Scandal, Penn State Alums Battle For Board Spots

A contentious battle for a spot on Penn State's board of trustees is dividing the university's alumni community. While some candidates and alums focus on the past, others want to push beyond the abuse scandal that shook the school over the last two years. With so much at stake for the much-loved school, some say the board of trustees election is playing out more like a contentious political race for mayor or Congress, not just a spot on a university board.
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High School Seniors Must Secure College Spots With Deposits

May 1 is when high school seniors have to send in their deposits to colleges to signal their decision to go there. Morning Edition visits Gonzaga High School in Washington, D.C. to hear from Eli Clarke at the College Counseling Office, and two high school seniors, about their choices.
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Catania Calls DCPS Goals On Student Scores 'Incredibly Unrealistic'

David Catania took over as head of the Education Committee for DCPS, and in looking to implement his own ideas, he calls into question current goals set for student proficiency.

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