Liz Murray: Homeless to Harvard

Liz Murray’s inspirational story was captured on Lifetime Television’s Emmy-nominated original film, Homeless to Harvard. She was also among the first people to receive Oprah Winfrey's "Chutzpah Award." Determined not to be defined by her circumstances she earned her high school diploma in just two years — and won a scholarship to Harvard University that would turn a penniless girl into a well-educated young woman with a bright future.


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“Too many supporters of my party have resisted the idea of rewarding excellence in teaching with extra pay...

President Obama has sent a mixed message so far about public education, but he does seem to recognize that change is needed — including change that might not please some of his (and his party’s) strongest special-interest supporters...

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