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Politics Sep 14

News Wrap: Tea Party Influence Tested in Latest Primaries

Education Dec 25

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Despite Teacher Pushback, D.C. Continues Schools Reform

Gwen Ifill speaks with John Merrow for an update on efforts to reform Washington, D.C.'s troubled public school system.

Education Dec 25

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Financial Woes, Layoffs Plaguing D.C. Schools

A second look at John Merrow's series on school reform in Washington, D.C., which has struggled with budgetary constraints and teacher layoffs amid reform efforts.

Education Dec 24

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Beset by Low Expectations, D.C. Schools Chief Looks for New Breed of Educators

As part of a series of reports on school reform in the nation's capital, John Merrow checks in with D.C. schools chief Michelle Rhee, who has had to make difficult -- and controversial -- decisions regarding school closures and staff…

Education Dec 22

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Effort to Reform D.C. Schools Stirs Fierce Pushback

John Merrow reports on the controversial steps D.C. schools chief Michelle Rhee is using to shake up the city's school system, including closing 23 schools by 2010.

Aug 18

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Higher Scores Test How D.C. Schools Define Success

Two years into a bold effort to reform the city's school system, Washington, D.C., has seen gains in reading and writing proficiency among students. But while scores are up, critics are asking whether reforms have actually made district schools better…

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Jun 23

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Investigators Look to Determine Cause of Deadly D.C. Subway Crash

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As the search for victims continues in Monday's deadly subway train collision in the nation's capital, investigators are also hunting for clues in hopes of pinpointing a cause for the worst crash in the Metrorail system's 33-year history.

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Jun 26

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Court Affirms Individual Right to Own Firearms

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In the first major pronouncement on gun rights in U.S. history, a divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting.

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Nov 19

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D.C. Schools Chief Rhee Faces High Hopes for Reform

As part of a series of reports on how educators are attempting to reform urban schools, education correspondent John Merrow reported in 2007 on the efforts of Washington, D.C., school chancellor Michelle Rhee to turn around the city's troubled school…

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Oct 01

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Education Leaders Attempt Reform in Washington, D.C., Schools

In the first of two reports on leaders in education who are trying to reform urban schools, NewsHour education correspondent John Merrow investigates improvement efforts in Washington, D.C.

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