CNN: Education secretary defends Obama administration's use of school waivers

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New York Times: SAT and ACT to Tighten Rules After Cheating Scandal

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BET.COM: Cheating in School Is Nationwide Dilemma

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The Washington Post: 20 questions for parents about K-12 school reform

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Urban League: State Voting Laws Could Widen Gap between Blacks and Whites
'Occupy the Vote' is theme for organization's annual State of Black America report

Urban League Chosen for City's Summer Youth Employment Program

The Urban League of Greater Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH) has been chosen to administer the City's Summer Youth Employment Program, Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory announced Wednesday, March 21, 2012. 

The program is partnering with 44 local companies to employ hundreds of kids ages 14 to 18 this summer.

Those interested should contact the Urban League www.gcul.org/ for details on how to apply.

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United States Senator Reid Launches Bolden Memorial Internship Application Process

United States Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) has launched the application process for the Larry Bolden Memorial Internship. Reid established this internship in honor of his longtime friend and former Deputy Chief of Las Vegas Police Department, Larry Bolden.

Churches Push for College in Education Summit
15,000 Degrees for Blacks is Local Goal

New York Times: Still in Middle School at 17, and Out of Hope

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“Forget high school, I’m gonna get my G.E.D. You know what that is, Miss?”