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Perry's Principles: Parents opt out of standardized tests
It's the time of the year when elementary school students across the country are taking standardized tests. But, parents of nine students at Park Forest Elementary in State College, PA are opting out of the testing for their children.
The parents say the testing is too stressful and found a loophole in the state's rules that allowed them to opt out.
CNN Education Contributor Steve Perry talks to Christine Romans about the parents' decision.
Day three of Operation Odyssey Dawn: What have allied forces achieved?
In day three of Operation Odyssey Dawn, how successful have the allied forces been in rendering Gadhafi's forces powerless?
Alec Fraser is a Retired US Navy Captain and the current President of Turner Properties. Captain Fraser explains what allied fores have achieved thus far in Libya.
AT&T to purchase T-Mobile, become largest network in U.S.
AT&T will become the largest network in the U.S. after its deal to acquire T-Mobile for $39 billion is finalized next year. How will the deal affect your mobile service and your pocket?
Matt Buchanan is a Reporter for Gizmodo.com. Buchanan tells American Morning what he thinks the deal will mean for consumers.
U.S. and allied forces attack Gadhafi's compound
The United States and allied forces launched attacks on Libyan strongholds over the weekend, targeting the leader Col. Gadhafi's compound because of its command and control capabilities.
Former United States Assistant Secretary of State James Rubin talks to American Morning about the latest developments out of Libya and what the attacks mean for Gadhafi's future.
Rhee: U.S. needs to recognize, reward best teachers
Currently, American students come in 15th in reading, 19th in science and 27th in math compared to other countries such as Finland, Korea and Singapore where high-performing college graduates are hired for teaching positions and provided with support from mentors to increase their skill in the classroom.
Michelle Rhee Founder of the grass roots movement Students First and former Washington, DC Schools Chancellor discusses her organizations efforts in Florida to reform the education bill and what steps we should be taking to save our teachers.
Entergy 'puts safety first,' rep says
As the nuclear crisis in Japan continues, many companies are looking into their own emergency preparations in the event of a natural disaster.
Timothy Mitchell, senior Vice President of Engineering and Tech Services of Entergy Nuclear, which owns and operates many nuclear plants in the U.S.
Mitchell talks to American Morning's Kiran Chetry about the precautions his company has taken and the procedures they have put in place if any of his plants were struck by a natural disaster. He also discusses evacuation plans for the entire population of the New York metro area if the Indian Point Energy Center were to be compromised.
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