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Oprah Winfrey Still Loves School

"I believe that education is freedom, that it's the open door to anybody's future," says Oprah Winfrey. Listen to her talk about the power of learning.

The Power of Education

Chicago - When Oprah Winfrey was 3 years old, her grandmother taught her to read. When Winfrey walked into a radio station at age 16, she had never thought about becoming a broadcaster....

Norah Jones

Tue, 2010-06-29 18:00

Forest National, Brussels

Wille Nelson

Thu, 2010-06-24 18:00

Ancienne Belgique - Brussels

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More US Schools 'Greening' Their Curriculum

Educators integrate environmental action into lesson plans

Head-Royce School, a small private academy for students in kindergarten through the 12th grade in Oakland, California, prides itself on strong academic...

America in context

Black History Month Honors Legacy of Struggle and Triumph

Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles — slavery, prejudice, poverty — as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau there are more than 41 million black residents in the United States, including those of more than one race. They make up 13.5 percent of the U.S. population.

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Summer Institute 2010

Write to President Obama... and Win a 3 to 4 Week Stay in the US-- Deadline is March 5, 2010 --Belgian students ages 16-18 are invited to enter the competition by writing an essay starting with Dear Mr. President: Here’s How I would Improve U.S.-European Relations...

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