Education

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President Obama greets the crowd after delivering an education reform speech at the National Urban League's 100th anniversary convention at the Washington Convention Center in Washington on Thursday, July 29, 2010. (UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg)

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President Obama gestures while delivering remarks on education at the National Urban League's 100th anniversary convention in Washington on Thursday, July 29, 2010. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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**FILE** Retired Gen. Hamid Gul, former Chief Inter Services Intelligence, addresses students of a Dar-ul-Alumi-Islami, Islamic religious school during a graduation ceremony in Peshawar, Pakistan on Sept. 30, 2001. (Associated Press)

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In this April 29, 2010 publicity image released by MTV, students from Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Mount Holly, N.J., participate in a Challenge Day program during filming of the MTV series "If You Really Knew Me," premiering Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 11:00 p.m. EST on MTV. Challenge Day aims to spread awareness and understanding of diversity to inspire change. (AP Photo/MTV, Brad Barket)

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Jennifer Keeton says Augusta State University in Georgia has told her to deny her Christian beliefs in order to graduate. (Alliance Defense Fund)

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This July 13, 2010 photo provided by Melissa Rayworth shows people lining a road to try to get a glimpse of actor Taylor Lautner at Hampton High School in Allison Park, Pa. The rumors started last spring. Girls at Hampton High School gathered around their lockers, debating whether it could be true: Was heartthrob Taylor Lautner actually coming to their school to shoot a movie? (AP Photo/Melissa Rayworth) NO SALES

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In this March 22, 2010, file photograph, Constance McMillen, an 18-year-old student at Itawamba County Agricultural High School, looks around the federal courthouse in Aberdeen, Miss., prior to a hearing regarding the ACLU's preliminary injunction to force the prom at her high school. American Civil Liberties Union attorneys representing Constance McMillen have filed notice in U.S. District Court to accept a judgment offer from the Itawamba County School District to pay $35,000, plus attorney's fees. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

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COURTESY OF THE LANTZ FAMILY Frode Lantz, who is almost 3, wears a shirt that says, "Classroom: The World Curriculum: Life."

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Dan Poorman sweeps up confetti in front of one of many displays during the first night of Vacation Liberty School. Students who made it to the New World found a room where they could play basketball, toss beanbags and ride a teeter-totter while being showered with confetti as Neil Diamond's "Coming To America" blared over the speakers.

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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS Tim Fairfield wears period clothing as he talks to children about the merits of free enterprise on the first night of a Vacation Liberty School in Georgetown, Ky., on Monday. "If we're going to take our country back, we've got to remember where we came from - not only as adults, but we need to teach our children," said Mr. Fairfield, one of the teachers.

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ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS Playworks program director Jabari Wimbs works with some girls playing ball during recess at Sherman Oaks Elementary School in San Jose, Calif.

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Recess is no longer a free-for-all at a growing number of elementary schools, where the trend toward a healthier physical experience is meeting mixed reaction.

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Visitors to the Christian Home Educators Fellowship Conference and Curriculum Fair look over study aids on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, in St. Charles, Mo. Many home-school associations hold conferences that include exhibits on curriculum and a variety of workshops. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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This May 16, 2010, file photo shows George Steinbrenner, along with his wife, Joan (left), at the dedication of George M. Steinbrenner High School in Lutz, Fla. A person close to George Steinbrenner says the Yankees owner died Tuesday morning, July 13, 2010. (AP Photo/Tampa Tribune, Chris Urso, File)

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** FILE ** George Steinbrenner, along with his wife, Joan (left), attends the dedication of George M. Steinbrenner High School in Lutz, Fla., on May 16, 2010. (AP Photo/The Tampa Tribune, Chris Urso, File)

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Parents at Reed College in Portland, Ore., discuss "The Odyssey" during a freshmen orientation event. (Associated Press)

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NBA free agent LeBron James talks with high school players at the LeBron James Skills Academy for high school and college basketball players at Rhodes Arena on the University of Akron campus in Akron, Ohio, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

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A construction worker wipes sweat from his face as he installs roofing tiles as part of a solar panel installation project at Park Ridge High School in Park Ridge, N.J., Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Temperatures in the Northeast are expected to reach 100 for the second straight day. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

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This undated photo provided by College of the Holy Cross shows parent Tony Squillaro, left, as he talks with orientation leader Justin Brooks in Kimball Dining Hall at the college in Worcester, Mass. Some orientations for families of incoming freshman are packed with workshops, tours and speeches on subjects ranging from letting go to campus safety. (AP Photo/College of the Holy Cross, Dan Vaillancourt)