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Although state and local governments pay most of the bill for schools, the feds set the national direction--especially since the 2001 passage of No Child Left Behind, which established standards for measuring student progress. A new Education Secretary could, if he or she so desired, gut the accountability provisions...
Even when not playing, Harrell’s passion continued to drive the orchestra and give the performance the sense of direction and purpose the Brahms lacked. The effect of Harrell’s performance was evident in the rousing standing ovation following the concerto.
“It was about 5:45 p.m., the most beautiful time of day, when the sun glows orange and the river’s reflective darkness stands out against the rusty color of the sky and the luxuriant spinach green of the jungle. As I sat idly watching...
“This study further points in the direction that the price of inaction will be increasingly high,” said Professor of Forestry N. Michelle Holbrook.
Good luck with that. The two women competing in Friday's final are as formidable as they are divisive. Ségolène Royal - who lost to Sarkozy in the 2007 presidential election - is both pragmatic and popular. She has nevertheless been derided by opponents as lacking a credible...