In this portion of the National Governors Association annual winter meeting included a discussion on modernizing communities for 21st century communications, infrastructure, and security.…
259 viewsFormer Education Secretary Rod Paige gave the keynote speech at a day-long academic forum on school choice initiatives. He outlined his proposal for universal school choice, arguing for the…
121 viewsOn the second day of the Republican National Convention in New York’s Madison Square Garden, party leaders and others talked about the Republican agenda, the Bush administration’s record in…
1,878 viewsPresident George W. Bush announced his education policy proposal, the “No Child Left Behind” law, to an audience of educators.
206 viewsPanelists talked about the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the current state of public education. Educational Freedom in Urban America: Brown v. Board after Half a Century,…
482 viewsFormer Secretary of Education Rod Paige talked about his book The War Against Hope: How Teachers' Unions Hurt Children, Hinder Teachers, and Endanger Public Education, published by Thomas Nelson.…
102 viewsFormer education secretaries talked about the history of public education and current issues and trends in education. Following remarks about the history and current state of public…
71 viewsPrior to signing the No Child Left Behind Act, President Bush spoke to supporters gathered at Hamilton High School about the reforms contained in the legislation and the bipartisan…
3,515 viewsSecretary Rod Paige testified about President Bush’s proposed education policies, collectively called No Child Left Behind.
174 viewsSecretary Paige and others announced the Department of Education’s report, “Toward a New Golden Age in American Education: How the Internet, the Law and Today’s Students are Revolutionizing…
132 viewsFollowing meetings of eight separate panels at an economic forum sponsored by the White House, participants talked about their panel discussions on various aspects of the state of the…
88 viewsParticipants marked the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education by dedicating a museum in the Topeka, Kansas school in which the case originated. They…
395 viewsSecretary Paige spoke about the No Child Left Behind initiative, and discussed his accomplishments in improving education. He spoke of the importance of testing to properly identify…
23 viewsThe speakers spoke about the accomplishments of the Bush administration and emphasized the importance of political engagement for young people.
558 viewsMr. Pfeifle spoke about upcoming events at the Republican National Convention and highlighted some of the volunteer efforts undertaken by delegates. Secretary Paige discussed the Bush Administration’s…
17 viewsSecretary Paige announced further changes in the “No Child Left Behind” Act that would effect teachers who teach multiple subjects. As the result of cooperative efforts to implement a…
80 viewsSecretary Paige and others briefed reporters on the proposed fiscal year 2005 Education Department budget, spending priorities, and allocation of resources. They also answered questions…
29 viewsSecretary Paige talked about the state of American education with an emphasis on the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education and its reflection in the No Child Left Behind Act. He talked…
9 viewsSecretary Paige talked about funding and implementation of the No Child Left Behind law, the rise of college tuition, and the federal government’s ability to offer more aid and school…
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