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March 8, 2010

Obama's 'Race to the Half-Mark' Education Reforms?

Candace de Russy

Journalist Michael Gerson gives the president an A+ for his efforts to reform education. But wait. What's the word about how these efforts are shaping up in New York State? Recently it was......

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March 8, 2010

Reply to Dave Taylor Re: March Forth

Peter Wood

A response to a comment on the NAS article "March Forth."

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March 8, 2010

To Infinity and Beyond! Kevin Carey's Race to Over-the-Top

Ashley Thorne

Kevin Carey offers some overreaching reform ideas that line up with President Obama's goal to make the United States the most higher-educated nation in the world by 2020.

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March 5, 2010

NAS.org Articles for 3/1/10 Week

Ashley Thorne

Check out this week's articles at NAS.org: Member Alert We want to make sure you are receiving your issues of Academic Questions on time. Let us know if you've had any problems with your sub......

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March 4, 2010

Congratulations to Composer and NAS Leader Daniel Asia

Ashley Thorne

Today the Academy of Arts and Letters announced its 2010 music award winners. NAS is pleased to report that Daniel Asia, gifted composer and our Arizona affiliate president, has received the Academy......

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