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Education
Michelle Rhee Tells Chris Matthews Teachers Unions Are Out for Themselves
Michelle Rhee continues to claim that teachers unions only care about paychecks, not closing the achievement gap.
News
Washington, D.C. Offers $12,000 to People Who Move Near Work
So you want to live near work, but moving is too much of a hassle? Perhaps it would be more appealing if it came with $12,000 dollars.
Education
Did Teachers' Unions Just Score a Major Victory?
Just days ago, it seemed like teachers' unions were going to be toppled from their powerful perches. President Obama and Education Secretary...
Lifestyle
Where Is Four Loko Banned?
Four Loko is finally drawing the attention of the authorities. Where can you still get it?
Education
Education Reform Soldiers on Without Michelle Rhee (For Now)
While Rhee will resign her post as chancellor of D.C. public school, we certainly haven't heard the last of her.
Environment
Cascadia: The West Coast Fault Line That Is "Nine Months Pregnant"
The fault zone that produced the largest known earthquake in the Lower 48 is "nine months pregnant and overdue." This time line illustrates it.
Education
Former D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty Is an Education Reformer for Hire
Fenty is jumping into the public speaking circuit as an "national leader in the area of urban education reform."
Education
Could D.C. Soon Be Without Michelle Rhee?
The last time I visited the nation's capital was in May. At that time, the idea of current Mayor Adrian Fenty not winning reelection seemed...
Education
Michelle Rhee: Before and After the Election
Thanks to the Democratic voters in Washington, D.C., one of the big questions that education wonks will be speculating about over the next few...
Education
Which High School Kids Will Obama Brainwash This Year?
The Commander in Chief will give the commencement speech to one of these six high schools.
News
The Debt Debacle: A Phony Solution to a Phony Crisis
How the debate over the debt crisis prevented Washington from actually solving it
Environment
Pollinator Pathway: Vital Ecology in the Emerald City
The problem really comes down to color. Conscientious urban planning focuses so much on adding green space that...
Education
Year in Review 2010: Urban School District Leadership in Transition
Almost every major urban school districts saw leadership shakeups this year. Here are some of the biggest.
News
2010 Ballot Initiatives: The Strangest Choices for Voters This November
Bill Gates taxes himself, hunters become the hunted, and Islam-loving judges drive the nation's craziest ballot measures.
Education
Michelle Rhee Bids Farewell to D.C.
The controversial D.C. Schools Chancellor left office today. A look at her legacy and impact.
News
Transparency: Is New Airport Security Causing Flight Delays?
The attempted bombing of Northwest flight 253 on Christmas Day has resulted in increased security procedures at airports around the country....
News
2010 Ballot Initiative Results
Pre-election, we looked at some strange initiatives on the ballot this year-from state name changes to pro-hunting amendments. How did they do?
Cities
Verizon Asks Permission to Stop Delivering Phone Books
Two more states and the District are close to abandoning the unnecessary, wasteful paper phone book.
