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OBAMA AND THE ISSUES: EDUCATION

Schoolyard Scuffle Awaits Obama, Democrats

The president has picked his first fight by trying to get rid of private student loans. He has only hinted at more-contentious plans for reforming public schools.

by Lisa Caruso

Saturday, May 16, 2009


President Obama has begun laying out an education agenda that envisions bold changes to federal student-aid programs while hinting at reforms that could challenge the status quo in elementary and secondary education. He might end up at odds with many in his own party.


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