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Michelle Rhee to resign – why is it so difficult to make a difference?

Will the Obama Administration stand up and respect the contract you made with DC Schools and their children – by ensuring that the plans created and designed by Chancellor Rhee are kept when you complete the awarding of the Race to the Top grant? Continue reading

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Funny stories about Bush tech in White House

Sorry, but after posting my video – friends pointed out lots of articles on how “antiquated” the White House tech was when moving in. Washington Post – Staff Finds White House in the Technological Dark Ages Gawker – Technology’s White … Continue reading

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On CNNi: How Effectively Will Obama Use Technology?

On the 13th of January, I was asked to speak with CNN International about how could the Obama Administration effectively use technology to increase transparency. The video is from CNNi: World News Europe with Becky Anderson. Great quote sent to … Continue reading

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Alternative Realities v2: Obama’s Admin versus Santos

This morning, I woke to a plethora of emails suggesting that I was two Administrations behind – especially after noting that Slate had already drawn some comparisons to the Presidential Election of 2006 and the Obama Election. So, to follow … Continue reading

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Alternative Realities: Obama’s Admin versus Bartlet’s

After having a fun fest with watching “The West Wing” these past few weeks on BRAVO – I was amused when the New York Times released this promo spread from the magazine. In reading through the article and looking at … Continue reading

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