George W. Bush
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News in Brief
A Believer Still, Bush Stands Tall On NCLB Law
The law he championed has been replaced, but former President George W. Bush sees reasons to stand up for the No Child Left Behind Act.
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Year-One Presidential Scorecards on K-12
Here's some highlights of President Donald Trump's impact on education in his first year—and a look at what his five predecessors did.
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Year One Check-In: What's Trump Done on K-12 Compared to Other Presidents?
President Donald Trump doesn't seem to have gotten as much accomplished on K-12 as his recent predecessors.
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Trump's First 100 Days: How Does He Stack Up to Obama, Bush on K-12?
President Donald Trump has made some notable moves on K-12, but his early days look different than those of his two immediate predecessors.
School & District Management
George W. Bush's Think Tank Advances Education Policy Agenda
The former president has promoted a robust set of policy ideas in the last few years using his Dallas-based think tank, the Bush Institute.
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George W. Bush Institute Examines NCLB Waivers
Transitions and turnaround schools in state waiver plans raised eyebrows over at the George W. Bush Institute.
School & District Management
News in Brief
New Bush Institute Initiative Takes on Middle 69´«Ã½
The George W. Bush Institute has unveiled a new education initiative that focuses on improving middle schools.
69´«Ã½ & Literacy
Bush Institute Tackles Middle School Learning
The institute will select 10-15 schools later this year to participate in the project, dubbed Middle School Matters.
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As Bush, Spellings Exit, They Put Last Signatures on No Child Left Behind
Outgoing Secretary Spellings approves more states for flexibility and tells each state where it stands under the federal education law.
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Bush Calls for Resolve on NCLB Renewal
President George W. Bush acknowledged criticism of the law, but called to continue to hold schools accountable for students’ progress.
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Bush Impact on 69´«Ã½ to Outlive Term
NCLB is Bush’s top domestic legacy. The president pressed for the school accountability law from the beginning.
Law & Courts
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Kennedy Faults Bush Justice Dept.
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., has published an article criticizing the Department of Justice’s civil rights division, including its oversight of school desegregation cases and other education issues.
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Democrats Aim to Resist Bush Budget
The outcome of this year’s budget showdown could hinge on the November election, not on a compromise between the White House and Capitol Hill.
School Choice & Charters
Bush’s Latest ‘Voucher’ Idea May Face Same Fate as Others
The ‘Pell Grant for Kids’ plan is being criticized by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.