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Athletes and kids team up to play lacrosse on the White House lawn

by Katie Spencer | Jul 13, 2011 | Education

As part of Michelle Obama’s Let’sMove! campaign to combat childhood obesity, professional lacrosse players joined local kids at the White House to highlight the importance of exercise and to learn about Native American origins of the game.

USDA program feeds hungry kids during summer months

by Katie Spencer | Jul 13, 2011 | Education, Science + Technology

During the school year, more than 21 million children tap into free or reduced-price lunch programs. The USDA is launching its free summer meals program across the U.S. to make sure those children get the food they need, even when school is out of session. Watch to...

Hawaii to receive more than $115 million in education funding

by Katie Spencer | Jul 7, 2011 | Education

WASHINGTON – Hawaii is set to receive millions in federal funding for education this fiscal year, according to a joint statement issued by Hawaiian Democratic Sens. Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka and Reps. Mazie Hirono and Colleen Hanabusa on Tuesday. The...
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