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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Is America Falling Behind in Science, Engineering?

    Yesterday at the White House Summit on Community Colleges , President Obama said those two- year institutions are “the unsung heroes of America’s education system.”  He said they’ll play a crucial role in a ten-year effort to regain world leadership in college completion.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Yesterday at the White House Summit on Community Colleges, President Obama said those two- year institutions are “the unsung heroes of America’s education system.” He said they’ll play a crucial role in a ten-year effort to regain world leadership in college completion.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Charles Vest

      President, National Academy of Engineering

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      Irving Pressley McPhail

      President/CEO, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering

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      Miles O'Brien

      Science Journalist, PBS' NewsHour

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    3 of 3
    The State Budget and the Race for Attorney General
    1. 0:00Three-Month Overdue State Budget Agreement Unveiled
    2. 6:44The Race for State Attorney General
    3. 27:00Is America Falling Behind in Science, Engineering?You’re reading this
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