If it's helping the kids write more or communicate more in their first draft,that's great, that's what teachers and educators want, to get students communicating,".

VOA: standard.2010.01.16

"The only opportunity is now." "We can't wait until later because families are going to get separated, people are going to get deported and that's not fair."

VOA: standard.2010.04.12

President Obama has made health care reform his top domestic priority, and Rothenberg says it has now become essential for Democrats to get something through Congress before next year's midterm elections.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

It wants parents to reduce the risk of choking by first cutting hot dogs in half lengthwise, cutting grapes into quarters and reducing the size of other foods that can get stuck in children's throats.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

"It's an astonishing feat to get six predictions in a row. I am told people are walking into our shops and saying 'I will have what the Octopus predicted.'" But before taking Paul's word for this World Cup, it might be worth checking out the competition, because Paul isn't the only animal making predictions on this World Cup.

VOA: standard.2010.07.09

But Professor Roth says even the best political leaders cannot unite a country once a society's problems get out of control.

VOA: special.2009.12.19

They saw it as a chance to get more help for the lake's problems, and more national attention for the area.

VOA: special.2009.01.05

They should get out and clear space around the vehicle's exhaust pipe to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning.

VOA: special.2011.01.11

'Oh,I like this. Where did you get this? It's so pretty.'" The three Americans launched BeadforLife in two thousand four.

VOA: special.2010.06.28

The others were moved back. They were ordered to get ready for a march west to block Jackson's retreat.

VOA: special.2009.09.24

Before the speech, a student at the school asked for advice about how to get the president's job.

VOA: special.2009.09.14

So we need programs that really, and from industry's perspective too, get in front of kids while they're young in elementary school."

VOA: special.2010.04.01

And there may be another explanation: pressure from parents to get a good return on the family's investment.

VOA: special.2009.03.12

In addition to a hot breakfast, homeless men and women can get many social services at Miriam's Kitchen.

VOA: special.2009.01.28