George H.W. Bush
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Education Funding
Education Groups Urge Bush To Back Increased School Funding
Washington--If George Bush wants to fulfill his campaign pledge to become the "education President," he should back up his rhetoric with up to $12 billion a year in additional federal money, officials of the Committee for Education Funding said last week.
"Since he has made a commitment to be the education President, we have attempted to define what that means in real terms," said Gerald Morris, the cef's president, who is deputy director of legislation for the American Federation of Teachers.
Education
Bush's 'Flexible Freeze' Would Cut Education Funding, Panel Finds
President-elect George Bush's "flexible freeze" plan for the federal budget could result in a 10 percent cut in education spending within the next five years, according to an analysis by the House Budget Committee.
Education
Bush To Keep Cavazos as Education Secretary
President-elect George Bush announced last week that he would retain Lauro F. Cavazos as secretary of education.
Education
In Shadow of National Races, Heated 'Education' Contests
For several months, both George Bush and Michael S. Dukakis have been doing their best to convice the public that they would be the better "education President," as Mr. Bush has framed the issue.
Meanwhile, nearly all of the 25 men and women seeking to be elected to their states' highest office next week are also trying to get word out that they are "education governors" or want to become one.
Education
Bush: No Penalties for Teachers Who Decline To Repeat Pledge
A campaign official for Vice President George Bush said last week that the Republican Presidential nominee opposes legal sanctions against teachers who disobey laws ordering them to lead students in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Education
Bush: Capturing the 'Education' Moment?
Standing before an audience of high-school students in New Hampshire early this year, George Bush made a proclamation that would become a hallmark of his campaign for the White House: "I want to be the education President."
Education
After Victory, Speculations About 'Education President'
In the wake of last week's election, education observers are pondering whether President-elect George Bush will follow through on his campaign pledge to become the "education president" by making children and the schools a major priority of his Administration.
Education
Bush Plan Asks Young Americans To Help Out 'Where the Want Is'
Vice President George Bush, the Republican Presidential nominee, last week unveiled a proposal aimed at encouraging high-school and college students to participate in community volunteer efforts.
Education
Bush Completes N.E.A. Survey
Late last week, George Bush, the Republican Presidential candidate, responded to pressure from fellow party members who belong to the National Education Association and answered a questionnaire used in the union's endorsement process.
Education
George Bush: 'Every One of Our Children Deserves a First-Rate School'
When the Republicans gathered in this steamy, Mississippi Delta town to launch their Presidential campaign, they were eager to lay claim to what had been one of the hottest issues for Democrats in Atlanta the month before: education.
Education
Bush's Child-Care Plan Kindles Hope for Action
Vice President George Bush's proposal last week for a $2.2-billion tax-credit program to help low-income parents defray the costs of child care has kindled hopes here for a major bipartisan initiative in the Congress.
Education
Bush Proposes $500 Million in Rewards for Merit Schools
WASHINGTON--Vice President George Bush last week proposed creating a new $500-million federal program that would reward schools serving disadvantaged pupils that "significantly improve'' their academic achievement.