George H.W. Bush
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Federal
George H.W. Bush, the 'Education President,' Dies at 94
The 41st president of the U.S., he spearheaded a historic 1989 summit meeting with governors that helped propel the standards-based education improvement movement.
Federal
Year One Check-In: What's Trump Done on K-12 Compared to Other Presidents?
When it comes to legislative victories and policy accomplishments, President Donald Trump doesn't seem to have gotten as much accomplished on K-12 as his recent predecessors.
Education
Bush Stand on School Choice Is Seen Bolder
In 1988, school choice would not have appeared on very many people's lists of key Presidential campaign issues.
Education
Bush's Early Release of NAEP Data Could Harm Credibility, Board Warns
By prematurely releasing data from the National
Assessment of Educational Progress, President Bush could have
threatened the credibility of the testing program, the chairman of
NAEP's governing board warned last week.
Education
Self-Styled 'Education President' Places His Record Before Voters
In declaring himself the "education President" in 1988, George Bush virtually guaranteed education a spot in his 1992 campaign.
Education
President Hits the Road To Push America 2000 Plan
President Bush was a man on a mission when he toured the Saturn School of Tomorrow here last week.
Education
The 'Education President' at Midterm: Mismatch Between Rhetoric, Results?
During the 1988 campaign, candidate George Bush told a group of students: "I want to be the education President. I want to lead a renaissance of quality in our schools."
Education
Bush Pays Homage to Andover Roots
Andover, Mass--George Bush, Class of '42, returned to Phillips Academy here last week to pay tribute to his prep-school roots and recall how he got his inspiration for public service.
Student Well-Being
Streetwise Students Give Bush Speech Failing Grade
If speeches could be graded like test papers, then students at one public junior high school here would have given President George Bush's unprecedented national address about drugs to school children a failing mark.
Education
President Sounds Battle Cry for a National War on Drugs
On Sept. 5, President Bush delivered a nationally televised address to unveil his plan for fighting the "war on drugs." While much of his speech focused on proposals to intensify law enforcement and to provide new economic and military aid to South American nations where illegal drugs are produced, the President also outlined his plans for increased drug treatment and education. Following are excerpts from Mr. Bush's speech that focus on children and the schools.
Education
Education Is Key In War on Drugs, President Says
In one of his first interviews as President, George Bush last week said the drive to eliminate drug abuse would succeed "only if our education is successful."
Education
Educators Shine in Inaugural Week's Spotlight
George Bush last week told a gathering of some 240 teachers that he had invited them to his inauguration and made his address to them the first official inaugural event to underscore his commitment to be the "education President."
Education
Bush Pledges His Support For Choice, But Is Mum On Private-School Option
President-elect George Bush last week signaled that public-school choice would be a high priority in his Administration, saying that expanding parents' right to choose public schools is a "national imperative."
Education
A Bicentennial Invitation: Teachers Will Witness Inaugural
George O. Jones Jr., a teacher from the state of Maine, will be attending the Presidential inauguration of George Bush this week, even though he is not exactly sure why.