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Shock and awe
March 19, 2009
On his fiftieth day in office, President Obama laid out his priorities on education. He called for higher standards for both students and teachers, a reduced dropout rate, and more classroom time for students, either in the form of longer schooldays or more days in school each year.
Image: Obama reacts next to first lady Michelle Obama as he talks to 2nd grade students at the Capital City Public Charter School (Lower School) in Washington.
Photograph: Larry Downing/Reuters
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