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VIA CNN: President Obama highlighted stronger federal efforts Monday to help lower a high school dropout rate that, according to the president, is undermining America’s future economic potential. Obama noted that the administration has committed $3.5 billion in new federal support for underperforming schools. Among other things, the Education Department is attempting to encourage states […]