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A vision for public education

A vision for public education

By David Johnson – When I hear pundits – from both political parties these days – talk about improving education for children through choice, vouchers or whatever the sound bite… Read more »

A cattle-ranch college for future Yalies goes co-ed

A cattle-ranch college for future Yalies goes co-ed

Deep Springs College, a small and storied institution of higher learning set on a cattle ranch in California, is going co-ed. Founded in 1917, Deep Springs is a highly selective… Read more »

Obama promises Palestinian State if re-elected

Obama promises Palestinian State if re-elected

The Obama administration told the Palestinian Authority it cannot significantly help advance a Palestinian state until after the 2012 presidential elections, a top PA official told WND. The official, however,… Read more »

Greater Milwaukee Foundation to lead major civic initiative

Greater Milwaukee Foundation to lead major civic initiative

Broad-based partnership focuses on educational success of all Milwaukee students Milwaukee, Wisconsin…John Schlifske, chairman and CEO of Northwestern Mutual, Mike Lovell, chancellor at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Jackie Herd-Barber, Greater… Read more »

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dying

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dying

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who has been fighting cancer, was rushed to a Caracas military hospital after suffering kidney failure, according to a report late Wednesday —… Read more »