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Obama grants 10 states waivers from strictest provisions of No Child Left Behind

Global Politics

No Child Left Behind is about a decade old. It’s been up for renewal for 10 years. But as Congress has dead-locked over proposals to modify or reform the controversial law, President Barack Obama on Thursday issued waivers from its strictest requirements to 10 states.

Don’t Mention It: Patriot Act

New Report Reveals Half of Nation’s Schools Are Failing

The World

The Grit Scale: a new solution in the education debate

Lifestyle & Belief

No Child Left Behind Laws Get Major Loophole

Patriot Act Extension Ignites Debate on Capitol Hill

On the Senate floor, Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky sought to single-handedly block a vote which would  extend two sections of the Patriot Act and a related intelligence law set to expire on Thursday night. The Senator’s opinion stood in opposition to the majority of both parties who hoped to approve a four year extension. […]

Big Brother

The FBI is keeping tabs on some major environmental groups.

The World

Obama shoots for overhaul of No Child Left Behind

Global Politics

President Obama announced that his administration will attempt to overhaul the controversial education policy known as No Child Left Behind, which tried and largely failed to close the achievement gap.

The World

Obama to overhaul ‘No Child Left Behind’

Global Politics

President Obama has outlined a series of proposals to change No Child Left Behind. The proposals would shift the focus from test scores to career/college readiness, and would eliminate the 2014 deadline for bringing every child to academic proficiency.

Tea Party Helps Thwart Patriot Act Renewal

Conflict & Justice

Lawmakers affiliated with the Tea Party joined with Democrats to block the passage of an extension of the U.S.A. Patriot Act. Todd Zwillich reports. Louise Story weighs in on legislation to fight regulations.