Clinton Courts Politically Potent Teachers
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged Tuesday to give public schools the resources needed to properly educate children.
Clinton, addressing teachers and education advocates in Storm Lake, also criticized President Bush's "No Child Left Behind" education initiative, which is widely scorned by teachers who argue it doesn't provide schools the money needed to meet federal standards.
"I'm not sure we've given you the tools and support you need," Clinton told the crowd....
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