Romer Inspires Students ; White House Economist Also Queried On Recession
The Washington Times › September 15, 2009
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Christina Romer found herself in front of an audience of well- prepared students on Tuesday at the School Without Walls high school in Northwest. Mrs. Romer, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers at the White House, was given a warm welcome from students and faculty as she spoke to a full auditorium about a more personal aspect of President Obama's national education address earlier that afternoon from Wakefield High School in Arlington.
"She was trying to relate to us," said senior Twabech Mantemework, 16. "She let us know that we can go into college with one idea but come out with a different dream."See the full content of this document
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Romer Inspires Students ; White House Economist Also Queried On Recession
As many students listened in the audience, the rest watched as the address was broadcast into their classrooms.
"Education has both private and social benefits," Mrs. Romer said after speaking about her personal ex...See the full content of this document
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