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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 19, 2007

The fact is, No Child Left Behind has done more to stigmatize and demoralize our students and teachers in struggling schools than it has to marshal the talent and the determination and the resources to turn them around.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 19, 2007

There is no substitute for a parent who is involved in their child's education from day one.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 18, 2007

This fully refundable credit will pay for the first $4,000 of a college education, which would make community college completely free for most Americans.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Nov 14, 2007

Tracy Ralph Justesen, of Utah, to be Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, vice John H. Hager, resigned.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 19, 2007

Let's not pass a law called No Child Left Behind and then leave the money behind.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 19, 2007

We'll invest in programs that offer everything from counseling for new mothers to afterschool programs to free medical services, and job counseling for parents.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 19, 2007

When I'm President, we'll give our kids everything they need to have a fighting chance.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Sep 27, 2007

It will take a movement to ensure that every young person gets the chance that Howard gave all of you.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Sep 24, 2007

Five decades ago, the Little Rock Nine took the lead in America's long march to freedom.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Sep 9, 2007

It's a problem when criminal charges are brought against some students for fighting, but not others.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Sep 9, 2007

When nooses are being hung in high schools in the 21st century, it's a tragedy.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Oct 18, 2005

It shows that a system that measures and focuses on every child is a system that can help us.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Oct 18, 2005

This is an encouraging report because it shows there's an achievement gap in America that is closing.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Oct 13, 2005

During National Character Counts Week and throughout the year, I encourage children and all Americans to make good choices in life, set high standards, and serve as leaders.

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