Bush Unveils Education Plan
In his first major policy initiative since moving into the White House, President Bush has unveiled a comprehensive education plan that would hold states accountable for student performance based on annual assessments, but would give schools more flexibility in meeting federal regulations.
His plan, which he calls "No Child Left Behind," also would provide private school vouchers to students in failing Title I schools—a proposal that is sure to meet with opposition from congressional Democrats. But Mr. Bush didn't dwell on that aspect of his agenda during a White House ceremony on Tuesday; instead, he emphasized his hope that both Democrats and Republicans could work together to improve the nation's schools.
"This is an important moment for my administration, because we spent so much time campaigning on education reform," the president said. "It's time to come together...
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