JUST A THOUGHT : A dispiriting debate
Schoolchildren in today's America deserve far better
Posted: September 8, 2009 at 6 a.m.
Apparently everything must be controversial in today's America - even an inspirational speech to be given today by President Barack Obama to public school students across the country. The U.S. Department of Education is hopeful that our young people listen closely as the president challenges them to work hard and take personal responsibility for their growth in the classroom.
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Opinion, Pages 4 on 09/08/2009
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