Rod Paige
Rod Paige, Seventh U.S. Education Secretary: Biography and Achievements
Background and highlights of Rod Paige's tenure as the seventh U.S. Secretary of Education.
Federal
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.
Education
A Washington Roundup
Paige Suggests Questions for Parents to Ask Schools
August is the time for back-to-school checklists, such as for school supplies, and Secretary of Education Rod Paige last week issued his own list for parents.
Equity & Diversity
Paige Blasts NAACP Leaders’ ‘Hateful’ Rhetoric on Bush
Secretary of Education Rod Paige this month condemned leaders of the NAACP for opposing the federal No Child Left Behind Act and questioned the organization’s commitment to improving the education of African-American children.
Federal
Paige Champions Education Law in Prime Time Convention Spot
A prime time speaking spot by U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige at the Republican National Convention highlighted an evening of speakers and videos that returned again and again to the theme of education reform.
Federal
Paige Stresses Flexibility Of Education Law
Secretary of Education Rod Paige planned to announce this week new ways to make it easier for some school districts to meet the requirements for highly qualified teachers under the No Child Left Behind Act.
Teaching Profession
Furor Lingers Over Paige's Union Remark
Secretary of Education Rod Paige's reference last week to the National Education Association as a "terrorist organization" prompted calls by the union—and some others—for his resignation, though the White House made clear that no such action would be forthcoming.
Federal
Paige Softens Rules On English-Language Learners
Secretary of Education Rod Paige last week announced two policy changes that will give states and school districts greater flexibility in handling students with limited English skills under the No Child Left Behind Act.
School Choice & Charters
Paige Calls For Wider Support Of School Choice
Secretary of Education Rod Paige last week called on critics of the new federal school voucher plan for the District of Columbia to get on board or get out of the way.
College & Workforce Readiness
Paige Seeks to Address Thorny Graduation Data
Amid continuing criticism over student-data issues, Secretary of Education Rod Paige has announced plans to convene a national panel of experts to make recommendations on the reporting of high school graduation rates.
Federal
Paige Unveils Efforts Targeted at Improving Nation's High Schools
Secretary of Education Rod Paige, speaking last week at a conference on high schools at which several new federal initiatives were unveiled, said that while some schools are "amazing success stories," far too many fall short, especially for minority and disadvantaged students.
Federal
Paige: Some U.S. Students Face a Form of 'Apartheid'
Secretary of Education Rod Paige used highly charged language last week to describe the pressing need for change in the U.S. education system, and to defend the No Child Left Behind Act against criticism.
Education
Religion in Schools
The following exchange is from a transcript released by the Education Department of an interview Secretary of Education Rod Paige gave to the Baptist Press.
Federal
Ed. Dept. Says Interview Misquoted Paige
A week after Secretary of Education Rod Paige was widely criticized for comments on religion and public schools, Department of Education officials released transcripts of an interview that they said showed his remarks were mischaracterized. Includes an interview excerpt, "Religion and Schools."
Law & Courts
Paige Blasted for Praise Of Christian Schools
Secretary of Education Rod Paige reaffirmed his support for public schools and the traditional separation of church and state last week, attempting to quell a furor over earlier, published remarks in which he praised the "strong value system" at Christian schools.