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D.C. schools chancellor supports teacher-incentive program

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 13:28

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson broadly supports a bill that would entice high-performing teachers to the schools that need them the most, citing human capital as the "cornerstone" of her reform efforts.

Legislation by D.C. Council Chairman Kwame R. Brown proposes a three-year pilot program that offers a $10,000 ...

GRISWOLD: Demise of Kodak, Sears and Borders illustrates 'creative destruction'

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 14:33

ANALYSIS/OPINION:

What do these brand-name American companies have in common: Eastman Kodak, Penn Camera, Borders bookstores, Blockbuster Video, Sears and Kmart?

Every one of them either has gone out of business, has filed for bankruptcy or is about to file or is losing buckets of money every quarter, with the ...