Education

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A protester holds a placard July 29, 2012, during a march in a downtown street in Hong Kong to protest the upcoming introduction in schools of Chinese patriotism classes that they fear will lead to brainwashing. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** Lawrence Stallworth II (left), 20, of Cleveland, who was diagnosed with HIV at age 17, speaks July 22, 2012, on a youth panel at the International AIDS Conference in Washington. Stallworth learned he was infected with HIV at age 17, when he was a high-school senior, after a hospitalization. A black gay man, he's among one of the nation's highest-risk groups. (Associated Press)

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D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Ward 7 Councilwoman Yvette M. Alexander chat at Neval Thomas Elementary School where District and school officials gathered Thursday for the announcement of progress made in reading, math and science test scores in the city’s schools. Educators and residents packed the gym and officials couched the news as a “joyous occasion” and a “good day for DCPS.” (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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**FILE** A banner celebrating the 44 bowl games that the Penn State football team has played in hangs outside of Beaver Stadium on the Penn State University main campus in State College, Pa., on July 23, 2012. (Associated Press)

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John Robert Engole was the first person to benefit from U.S. funding for an AIDS-fighting program. He now teaches school.

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This photo provided by the University of Colorado shows James Holmes. University spokeswoman Jacque Montgomery says 24-year-old Holmes, who police say is the suspect in a mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater, was studying neuroscience in a Ph.D. program at the University of Colorado-Denver graduate school. (AP Photo/University of Colorado)

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FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2011, file photo, Oak Grove volunteer coach Brett Favre holds a football on the sidelines as they take on Petal during a high school football game in Hattiesburg Miss. Favre's agent says the former NFL quarterback will be an assistant coach at a Mississippi high school this fall. Bus Cook told The Associated Press Friday, July 20, 2012, that Favre will work at Oak Grove High School this fall "to help out in some capacity, but I'm not sure exactly what his role will be." (AP Photo/ Hattiesburg American, Ryan Moore, File) NO SALES

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This photo provided by the University of Colorado shows James Holmes. A university spokeswoman said Holmes, the suspect in a mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater, was studying neuroscience in a Ph.D. program at the University of Colorado-Denver graduate school. (Associated Press/University of Colorado)

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A small group prays July 20, 2012, outside Gateway High School in Aurora, Colo., where witness were brought for questioning in regard to a gunman's rampage at a movie theater that left 12 dead and at least 50 others injured. (Associated Press)

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A woman cries July 20, 2012, outside Gateway High School in Aurora, Colo., where witness were brought for questioning after a gunman opened fire in a crowded movie theater, killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others. (Associated Press)

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Jacob Stevens, 18, hugs his mother Tammi Stevens after being interviewed July 20, 2012, by police outside Gateway High School in Aurora, Colo., where witness were brought for questioning after a shooting at a movie theater. (Associated Press)

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In this photo taken Friday, July 13, 2012, Penn State University President Rodney Erickson listens to a reporters question at a news conference after a board of trustees meeting at the school's Worthington Scranton campus, in Dunmore, Pa. Erickson said Tuesday, July 17, 2012, that the university will respond within days to the NCAA's demand for information as the governing body decides whether the university should face penalties _ including a possible shutdown of its storied football program _ in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)