Election 2004
Read Education Week’s comprehensive and continuing coverage of the 2004 election. View an interactive comparison of President Bush’s and Sen. Kerry’s education proposals.
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Chat Transcript: The Kerry Education Agenda
Robert Gordon, domestic policy advisor for the Kerry presidential campaign, answers your questions about the Kerry campaign's education platform, including Mr. Kerry's positions on key aspects of the No Child Left Behind Act.
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Different Approaches Taken on Education Policy Advice
Last spring, as Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts, the Democratic presidential nominee, was formulating his teacher-quality proposals, his campaign held several meetings with outside education experts.
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Campaign Notebook
Cheney, Edwards Clash on Education in Cleveland Debate
Although Iraq dominated the vice presidential debate last week, the candidates managed to get in a few jabs on education and, of course, the No Child Left Behind Act.
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Campaign Notebook
Caroline Kennedy Criticizes Bush Record on Education
The daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy blasted President Bush’s education record last week as she toured a Head Start program in Iowa.
School Climate & Safety
School Polling Sites Raise Safety Concerns
Security concerns have led a small but increasing number of school districts and counties to move polling sites off school campuses.
States
Education Issues Are Dominant Theme in Washington State
A reawakened Mount St. Helens is not the only source of tremors in Washington state these days. Education issues that figure in the Nov. 2 general election are stirring up the electorate with an energy the state hasn’t seen in years.
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Fine Line on Schools for Bush, Kerry
There’s no doubt that the two major-party candidates in the hard-fought 2004 presidential contest part company on some education issues. But it’s striking how much ground they seem to share on the fundamentals of policy.
School & District Management
Five States to Vote for Top School Officers
Nationwide, five states will hold elections for the top education post on Nov. 2. A total of 14 states elect their schools chiefs.
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The Unsinkable Stu Starky
An unknown 8th grade math teacher is taking on internationally known Senator John McCain. He won't win, but he can't lose, either.
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Campaign Notebook
Heinz Favors School Over Election Trail
As the candidates for president and vice president have barnstormed across the country, voters have gotten to see quite a bit of their children.
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Paige Steps Into GOP Convention Spotlight
As Republicans prepared for their party’s convention in New York City this week, Secretary of Education Rod Paige was scheduled for a prime-time speaking slot to talk up President Bush’s signature education accomplishment.
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Chat Transcript: The Bush Education Agenda
Sandy Kress, an education advisor with the Bush campaign, takes questions on the No Child Left Behind Act, the Bush education agenda, and what's at stake for schools and teachers in the 2004 presidential election.
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Party Control of Legislatures at Stake in Fall Elections
Although the hard-fought presidential race has dominated campaign news in recent weeks, it’s also a critical year for state legislative elections.
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‘No Child’ Law Remains at Top of Bush Record
The No Child Left Behind Act has been the hallmark of President Bush’s education agenda and one of his most-touted domestic achievements as he campaigns for a second term.