Riley, Lawmakers Debate Federal Role in Schools
Washington
Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley and House Democrats made their case last week for a federal role in education--and the existence of the Education Department.
"Education is a national priority, but a state responsibility under local control," Secretary Riley told the House Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities at what was expected to be the first of several hearings exploring federal...
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