Clinton Stresses Differences In Parties' Schools Agendas

Los Angeles

There is a vast difference between the two leading presidential candidates when it comes to education, President Clinton told teachers gathered here for the Democratic National Convention on Monday.

Mr. Clinton urged about 250 members of the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association who are serving as convention delegates this week to support Democratic candidates, including, of course, Vice President Al Gore, the party's presumptive nominee for president.

“I know he will be a ferocious advocate for children, teachers, and schools,” Mr. Clinton said of his vice president. The challenge is “making sure people know what is...