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Participants discussed recommendations for school reform in the nation’s schools. They focused on the need of alternative certification for teachers, greater technology training for teachers…

Governors reviewed the accomplishments of their recent meeting and stated the goals for the National Governors' Association for the upcoming year. They stated that they will continue to advo…

Governors met to discuss how technology is used to improve student achievement. They heard from educators and students on the potential of technology in education. They also viewed videos on…

After viewing a video promoting after school programs, students spoke to governors about their experiences in after school programs. They talked about how the programs had expanded their lea…

Senator Nickles spoke to state Governors about education legislation and policy. He declared that federal government should not have the primary responsibility for education reform, claiming…

State Governors and educators talked about technology and education. Students from local schools demonstrated technology used in their classrooms and panel members discussed the future of ed…

Speaking from St. Louis, Governor Carper talked about the focus of the National Governors' Association meeting, “Raising Student Achievement.” He explained that this could be accomplished t…

The Democratic Leadership Council National Convention held panel discussions on progressive ideas in state and local governments. Participants focused on ways to address urban sprawl and re…

Participants spoke about local and state solutions to various domestic problems. They focused on academic achievement and various mentoring and funding programs that have enabled children to…

President Clinton addressed the National Governors Association, asking for their support for their education plan. The president’s plan would tie federal funding to regulations which would m…

President Clinton announced a new initiative to provide health care for children. He announced that a new toll-free number was available for parents to call for information on sources of hea…

Governors talked with reporters about the money received by states from the settlement with tobacco companies. They talked about the attempts by the federal government to tell the states how…

Congressional leaders discussed the agenda for the legislative session. They addressed what to do with the federal budget surplus. They stressed their first objective was to save Social Secu…

Educators and governors discussed ways to improve public school education. Among the topics discussed were ways to increase student achievement, integrating information technology in the cla…

President Clinton and Governor carper exchanged toasts at a White House dinner honoring the National Governor’s Association.

Participants spoke at the National Governor’s Association Winter Meeting about changes in the global economy and its effect on state economies.

Governor Carper, Chair of the Governors' Association, discussed the duties of the chair. He talked about the agenda of the conference. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and el…

Panelists and governors talked about digital technology, the Internet, and government services. They discussed ways to deliver government services independent of time or space. They also tal…

Governors Carper and Leavitt talked to reporters about the agenda for the governors' winter meeting. Among the issues to be discussed were reducing the welfare roles, education, and informat…

Governor Tom Carper (D) delivered the State of the State address for Delaware in which he discussed his agenda. He emphasized the qualities of the state and talked about the characteristics …