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The Bush Agenda

President Bush has won a second term in the White House in a hard-fought race with Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts. Below is a selection of key stories from our archives on Mr. Bush’s record and initiatives in education policy.

Early Childhood Bush's Program Turning the Pages To Emphasize Early Reading Help
Elsie Thomas, a preschool teacher at the Miramonte Early Education Center here, holds up a book titled Store as she leads a circle of 24 children in a discussion. Together, they determine that shoes come from a shoe store and toys from a toy store.
Linda Jacobson, February 20, 2002
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4 min read
Federal Democrats, GOP Agree in Principle on Federal Role
The sweeping education plan proposed by President Bush last week reflects a growing political consensus that the federal government should step up the pressure on states and school districts to improve academic achievement.
Erik W. Robelen, January 31, 2001
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9 min read
Assessment Few States Are Now In Line With Bush Testing Plan
President Bush's drumbeat for testing and accountability in education could require more than half the states to greatly expand their testing programs.
Lynn Olson, January 31, 2001
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10 min read
Federal Bush Unveils Education Plan
In his first major policy initiative since moving into the White House, President Bush has unveiled a comprehensive education plan that would hold states accountable for student performance based on annual assessments, but would give schools more flexibility in meeting federal regulations.
Joetta L. Sack, January 23, 2001
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3 min read
Federal Bush Leading Republicans In New Direction
Not the typical Republican presidential candidate, George W. Bush wants to create a brand-new federal reading program.
Erik W. Robelen, April 5, 2000
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9 min read
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