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Obama grants 10 states leeway on education law - Chicago Tribune

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Obama grants 10 states leeway on education law Chicago Tribune The education law, a signature initiative passed under President George W. Bush, was aimed at holding public schools accountable for improving student performance and closing the "achievement gap," in which minority students often scored far lower than ... Obama Grants 'No Child' Waivers, Partisan War Rages OnU.S. News & World Report 10 states granted No Child Left Behind waiversAlaska Dispatch No Child Left Behind Proficiency Deadline Dropped in 10 StatesBET Concord Monitor -msnbc.com all 1,650 news articles »

County announces grants for manufacturing firms and minority-owned businesses - Journal Times

County announces grants for manufacturing firms and minority-owned businesses Journal Times RACINE COUNTY — County Executive Jim Ladwig announced Thursday the availability of matching grants up to $2500 for small and medium-sized manufacturing firms in the county and grants for minority-owned businesses. The manufacturing grants can be used ...

Gifford receives $35000 grant from Avon Breast Health Outreach Program - vtdigger.org

Gifford receives $35000 grant from Avon Breast Health Outreach Program vtdigger.org Organizations like Gifford are chosen based on their ability to effectively reach women, particularly minority, low-income and older women, who are often medically underserved. Through the grant, Gifford Breast Care Coordinator Cheryl Manns travels the ... and more »

Minority quota row: Full text of Election Commission's order on Khurshid - NDTV

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Minority quota row: Full text of Election Commission's order on Khurshid NDTV The issue for determination before the Commission is whether the respondent has violated the provisions of the model code of conduct by making a new promise at an election rally that 9% seats would be reserved for minorities in government jobs out of ... EC censures Salman Khurshid for poll promise on 9% quota for minoritiesNetIndian all 73 news articles »

UCLA School of Nursing, LAUSD Get Middle Schoolers Moving - MarketWatch (press release)

UCLA School of Nursing, LAUSD Get Middle Schoolers Moving MarketWatch (press release) Another component of the grant supports the recruitment of 100 minority high school students a year. These students will be provided education and mentoring in the areas of obesity prevention, leadership and careers in health and allied health ... and more »