Riley's Fate in Clinton's Second Term Up in the Air

By David J. Hoff

Washington

Less than 24 hours after President Clinton won a second term, education groups sent a note of congratulations that included a request: Keep Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley in his job.

"He has both an expert's understanding of education policy and a personable and approachable style that make him uniquely qualified for this position," said the letter from the American Council on Education, a higher education umbrella group, and five other groups representing colleges. "He has earned the respect and trust of educators and...