Governors mull 2008 White House bid during Bush dinner
Governors at the annual winter meeting in Washington discussed potential runs for the 2008 White House race. Mitt Romney urged focus on policy, while Mike Huckabee and Ed Rendell warned candidacy could affect re election. Analysts name Richardson Vilsack Warner as possible contenders.
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Group vows to rescue nation's high schools
Washington leaders from government education business and philanthropy gather to push high school reform. They pledge millions for redesign and a national PR campaign while six foundations donate 23 million to support state efforts. Thirteen states including Indiana and Michigan join a project to raise standards and require rigorous college and work ready courses.
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Brain differences by gender do not change overall IQ
Linda Gottfredson argues questions on gender and science provoke backlash while noting equal average IQ between men and women. Brain scans show men use gray matter more in math tasks, women rely on white matter, but cognitive abilities balance across sexes despite reported underrepresentation in engineering and some sciences.
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