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Some see a policy tilt at the U.S. Department of Education, though federal officials vow to be balanced.
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"An exclusive focus on changing the principal and teachers misses two-thirds of the larger school community, which also includes students and parents," writes Richard D. Kahlenberg.
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Daniel Wolff asks, "If the president wants a more educated population, and also wants to create jobs, why not institute a program that transforms our public schools into community centers?" (August 24, 2009)
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