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Nov 09

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Obama Celebrates Anniversary by Pushing Controversial Education Reform Program | GOOD – To qualify for the money, states must meet certain criteria. They have to show they are able to build systems to measure success; that they can design and adopt internationally recognized success standards; commit to turning around crappy schools, possibly through charters; and that they are willing to reward teachers for student performance. Wait, what?
Facebook Chat Coming to Gtalk, Jabber Imminently – Once launched, Facebook will allow chat applications like Gtalk to let their users communicate with their friends, see which of their friends are online and view their profile pictures as well as set their statuses.

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Jun 09

Next Test – Value of $125,000-a-Year Teachers – NYTimes.com – The school, called the Equity Project, is premised on the theory that excellent teachers — and not revolutionary technology, talented principals or small class size — are the critical ingredient for success. Experts hope it could offer a window into some of the most pressing and elusive questions in education: Is a collection of superb teachers enough to make a great school? Are six-figure salaries the way to get them? And just what makes a teacher great?

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Mar 09

AIG – Paul Krugman Blog – NYTimes.com – This was bad analysis, bad policy, and terrible politics. This administration, elected on the promise of change, has already managed, in an astonishingly short time, to create the impression that it’s owned by the wheeler-dealers. And that leaves it with no ability to counter crude populism.
Gmail’s New ‘Undo Send’ Feature Saves You From Outbox Regret | Epicenter from Wired.com – A new feature for Gmail aims to rid your life of that classic "Oh Shit" e-mail moment. "Undo Send" puts a five to 10-second hold on all outgoing messages. If you addressed an e-mail to the wrong person, let slip with an embarrassing typo or simply said something you really, really shouldn't have, Undo Send can be a lifesaver. Or, more accurately, a job-saver.

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Dec 07

Why So Angry, America? – washingtonpost.com

Over the past six years, too many people have confused sharing the burden with relinquishing power. In fact, when we let others help, we are extending U.S. influence, not diminishing it.

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Tens of thousands of ONE members asked the candidates to go “On The Record” with their plans to combat extreme poverty and global disease. “On the Record” is a project of ONE Action and provides information to help evaluate the candidates on ONE’s issues.

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