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Barack Obama: In the 21st Century, it's not enough to leave no child behind.

On the recordMarch 12, 2011
In the 21st Century, it's not enough to leave no child behind.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Press Release and Fact Sheet - President Obama Calls on Congress to Fix No Child Left Behind Before the Start of the Next...

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