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President Clinton and others called on Congress to pass legislation to provide funds to build new schools and to modernize older facilities. They spoke to a crowd of parents and teachers and…

President Bill Clinton and Secretary Richard Riley talked about a report on the drop of student loan default rates. They hope this will be a reason to continue the federal student loan progr…

President Clinton named Ms. Whirry teacher of the year and spoke about ways to continue to improve education. After accepting the award, Ms. Whirry said she would work to recruit and retain …

First Lady Hillary Clinton, Education Secretary Richard Riley, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) and President Bill Clinton talked about the President’s plan to create a “College Opportunity Ta…

President Clinton and members of Congress honored nine former Little Rock, Arkansas high school students with Congressional Gold Medals. Known as the "Little Rock Nine," they were the firs…

President Clinton announced his agreement with congressional leaders on educational spending and the status of other budget negotiations. He answered questions from the media.

President Clinton and others talked about education policy. He said that a Republican tax-cut plan would force cuts in education spending as enrollments grew and schools needed repairs. He a…

President Clinton and Secretary Riley talked about improving public education. Among the issues they addressed were growing class sizes, the need for more teachers, and the need to refurbish…

President Clinton addressed the participants of Boys' and Girls' Nation about their community involvement and civic responsibility. He also reflected on the progress made during his administ…

President Bill Clinton signed a bill that would allow states greater freedom in spending federal education dollars. Richard Riley, Education Secretary, Senator Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, and Senat…

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke on Education. She stated that American schools need qualified teachers. She spoke about the critical importance of a good education for American child…

President Clinton announced an initiative to expand the number and improve the quality of after school programs through federal grants. He argued that such programs reduce adolescent crime a…

During this event at the WHITE HOUSE President Bill Clinton signed into law the HIGHER EDUCATION BILL aimed at making colleges and universities more accessible to lower and middle income f…

As a part of National School Modernization Day several speakers honored the President Clinton’s achievements in the education area and what this has done for their school. President Clinton …

President Clinton spoke at an elementary school in Herndon Virginia about the quality of education in America.

President Bill Clinton departed for Martha’s Vineyard to resume his vacation.

Education Secretary Richard Riley talked about his connection and views of Boys' Nation. President Bill Clinton recognized the contributions of those involved with Boys' Nation.

With teachers of the year award winners from all 50 states in the audience, President Bill Clinton presented the National Teacher of the Year award to Alexandria, Virginia science teache…

President Clinton talked about a collegiate-school partnership involving early mentoring and tutoring programs. The president also discussed the situation in Iraq. President Clinton said tha…

President Bill Clinton outlined the child care initiative and the programs he intended to send to Congress for deliberation. The President also addressed the allegations against him that he …