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Ackerman cites excitement at Promise Academies
VAUX HIGH SCHOOL senior Nayirrah Greene said she sensed a difference at her school. It wasn\'t just the fresh paint and renovations, or even the new navy-blue and khaki-beige uniforms.  more
School cops learn new techniques for \'climate change\'
SCHOOL POLICE officers play an important role in maintaining a proper climate and student safety, which a pilot program under way in the district hopes to modify and expand.  more
Toomey got millions in earmarks before railing against them
Republican Pat Toomey crusaded against earmarks for most of his three terms in the U.S. House, and not long ago took a live pig to Independence Mall as he challenged his Senate-race opponent, Rep. Joe Sestak, to swear off the funding that lawmakers direct to their pet projects.  more
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