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Romney to propose voucher-like education overhaul
Shifting from the economy to education, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was proposing a voucher-style system that could significantly alter the public school system and revive the debate over school choice.

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:30:29 -0700

Romney shifting focus from economy to education
Mitt Romney is wading into a new policy arena — the nation's education system — as he broadens his focus to appeal to general election voters still getting to know President Barack Obama's likely opponent.

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:42:55 -0700

Romney: American kids get 'third-world education'
Charging that American students are getting a "third-world education" under President Barack Obama, Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney on Wednesday proposed a voucher-style system that could significantly alter the public school system and revive the debate over school choice.

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:28:39 -0700

Education Cuts Met With Strike in Spain
Cuts to education and health care, which had been considered sacrosanct until now, have prompted nationwide strikes and protests.

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:03:55 -0700

Romney's education plan: Low-income students can attend any public school they want
Mitt Romney said Tuesday that under his new K-12 education plan, federal education funds will follow every low-income or disabled American child so that he or she can attend any school in the state, including private ones.Under Romney's plan, $26 billion in annual federal education money that flows to districts based on the number of low-income and special needs students they have would instead ...

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:48:07 -0700