Paige Champions Education Law in Prime Time Convention Spot
A prime time speaking spot by U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige at the Republican National Convention highlighted an evening of speakers and videos that returned again and again to the theme of education reform.
In an Aug. 31 speech preceding those of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California and first lady Laura Bush, the onetime Houston schools chief lauded the 2½-year-old No Child Left Behind Act, President Bush's signature education initiative. Mr. Paige also argued for the need to stand by the law's sweeping provisions aimed at reforming schools, despite attacks from critics.
"Although much work remains, our choice is simple," the secretary said. "We can either build on these achievements or return to the days...
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