Former first lady Michelle Obama discussed stepping back and making time for herself on the “Work in Progress” podcast with actress Sophia Bush, addressing her recent absences from political events and rumors of marital troubles.
Rod Paige, who served as the nation's first Black Secretary of Education, is remembered for his pivotal role in crafting the No Child Left Behind Act. The legislation, initially heralded as a transformative approach to education, later emerged as a cautionary tale due to its emphasis on high-stakes testing and the resultant pressure it placed on schools to improve scores.