/richard-w-riley Richard W. Riley en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 18 Aug 2017 17:04:14 GMT /policy-politics/richard-w-riley-sixth-u-s-education-secretary-biography-and-achievements/2017/08 Background and highlights of Richard W. Riley's tenure as the sixth U.S. Secretary of Education. Fri, 18 Aug 2017 17:04:14 GMT /policy-politics/richard-w-riley-sixth-u-s-education-secretary-biography-and-achievements/2017/08 /teaching-learning/hello-mcfly-one-more-time-south-carolinas-1998-standards-push/2015/06 Back in 1998, South Carolina decided to give its new standards some bite by holding students and schools more accountable through standardized tests. Thu, 04 Jun 2015 12:44:25 GMT /teaching-learning/hello-mcfly-one-more-time-south-carolinas-1998-standards-push/2015/06 /policy-politics/opinion-civic-investment-and-the-skyboxing-of-education/2011/06 Former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley writes about the importance of civic investment in schools, particularly in these days of slashed education budgets. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:04:19 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-civic-investment-and-the-skyboxing-of-education/2011/06 /policy-politics/richard-riley-on-federal-and-state-roles-in-education/2010/09 Former Secretary of Education Richard Riley says that recent federal efforts to provide support to states, and support common tests, are good policy. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:08:33 GMT /policy-politics/richard-riley-on-federal-and-state-roles-in-education/2010/09 /policy-politics/opinion-before-the-either-or-era/2008/09 Former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley and his longtime adviser Terry K. Peterson share in the following essay their reflections on those experiences, as seen through the prism of A Nation at Risk, the influential 1983 critique of American education. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:26:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-before-the-either-or-era/2008/09 /education/riley-adds-his-voice-to-nclb-debate/2008/06 Yesterday's Washington Post included a special advertising section on education issues sponsored by the National Education Association. (Memo to Mike Antonucci: Can you find out how much that cost?) Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:18:21 GMT /education/riley-adds-his-voice-to-nclb-debate/2008/06 /policy-politics/ex-secretary-riley-gets-a-new-position-capital-rainmaker/2008/05 Former Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley has always acted more like a soft-spoken Southern lawyer than a busy Cabinet officer in the limelight of the nation’s capital. Wed, 07 May 2008 01:21:44 GMT /policy-politics/ex-secretary-riley-gets-a-new-position-capital-rainmaker/2008/05 /education/richard-w-riley-and-ted-sanders/2005/02 Richard W. Riley and Ted Sanders are the new co-chairs of the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future. Thu, 24 Feb 2005 03:49:00 GMT /education/richard-w-riley-and-ted-sanders/2005/02 /education/former-ed-secretary-riley-says-law-needs-change-of-emphasis/2004/09 Former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley says the federal No Child Left Behind Act merits some tinkering to shift its emphasis from "compliance" back to teaching and learning. Tue, 21 Sep 2004 05:04:00 GMT /education/former-ed-secretary-riley-says-law-needs-change-of-emphasis/2004/09 /policy-politics/opinion-investment-without-invective/2001/07 Former U. S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley offers his opinions on the new administration's education initiatives, Congressional action on those initiatives, and the present position of the federal education department. Wed, 11 Jul 2001 14:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-investment-without-invective/2001/07 /policy-politics/riley-grilled-on-travel-department-fraud-allegations/2000/11 In a recent congressional hearing, Republicans grilled Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley on financial-management practices at the Department of Education and the secretary's travel schedule. Wed, 01 Nov 2000 15:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/riley-grilled-on-travel-department-fraud-allegations/2000/11 /education/schools-out-for-riley/2000/11 Whoever is tapped to be the next secretary of education will have a tough act to follow. Richard Riley, the former South Carolina governor who's held the position since 1993, is respected by both politicos and regular folks for his integrity and down-home style. In September, Riley met with contributing writer Joetta L. Sack to discuss his legacy—and to make one last pitch to teachers to get involved in policy reform. Secretary hopefuls, listen and learn. Wed, 01 Nov 2000 15:00:00 GMT /education/schools-out-for-riley/2000/11 /education/republicans-question-purpose-of-riley-trips/2000/09 Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley has always been popular on the speakers' circuit, but his busy travel schedule has recently come under increased scrutiny by Republicans in Congress. Wed, 13 Sep 2000 14:00:00 GMT /education/republicans-question-purpose-of-riley-trips/2000/09 /leadership/riley-releases-new-class-size-report/2000/09 In its first year, President Clinton's highly touted federal class-size-reduction program helped nearly two-thirds of the nation's elementary schools hire an estimated 29,000 new teachers, according to a report released last week by Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley. Wed, 13 Sep 2000 14:00:00 GMT /leadership/riley-releases-new-class-size-report/2000/09 /leadership/riley-announces-national-commission-on-high-school/2000/06 Future high school seniors planning to contract a case of senioritis may be in for a disappointment if Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley has his way. Wed, 21 Jun 2000 14:00:00 GMT /leadership/riley-announces-national-commission-on-high-school/2000/06 /policy-politics/for-two-decades-hes-been-rileys-right-hand-man/2000/06 Terry K. Peterson, the counselor to Education Secretary Richard W. Riley, says he and his boss tend to think alike. Wed, 07 Jun 2000 14:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/for-two-decades-hes-been-rileys-right-hand-man/2000/06 /education/riley-urges-u-s-to-rejoin-international-education-group/2000/04 The United States should step up its efforts to collaborate with other countries in improving education worldwide, including rejoining UNESCO, Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley urged in a speech here last week. Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:00:00 GMT /education/riley-urges-u-s-to-rejoin-international-education-group/2000/04 /education/riley-endorses-dual-immersion-programs/2000/03 In his first comprehensive address on Hispanic education during his seven years in office, Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley last week promoted a bilingual teaching strategy intended to help students learn two languages at the same time. Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:00:00 GMT /education/riley-endorses-dual-immersion-programs/2000/03 /teaching-learning/riley-urges-review-of-standards/2000/03 Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley calls for a "midcourse review" of the standards movement. Wed, 01 Mar 2000 15:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/riley-urges-review-of-standards/2000/03 /teaching-learning/highlights-from-secretary-rileys-state-of-the-state-of-education-speech/2000/03 Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley outlined a wide range of proposals last week in his seventh and final State of American Education speech. Among the highlights: Wed, 01 Mar 2000 15:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/highlights-from-secretary-rileys-state-of-the-state-of-education-speech/2000/03 /teaching-learning/academics-urge-riley-to-reconsider-math-endorsements/1999/11 Nearly 200 mathematicians, physicists, and other scholars urged U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley last week to withdraw his department's seal of approval from math programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Wed, 24 Nov 1999 15:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/academics-urge-riley-to-reconsider-math-endorsements/1999/11 /policy-politics/riley-says-its-time-to-rethink-high-schools/1999/09 Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley called for a "national dialogue" on high schools last week during his annual back-to-school address. Wed, 22 Sep 1999 14:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/riley-says-its-time-to-rethink-high-schools/1999/09 /teaching-learning/riley-urges-leaders-to-boost-focus-on-teacher-preparation/1999/09 College and university presidents can play an integral role in improving teacher-preparation programs by investing in them philosophically and asking their faculties to do the same, Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley told higher education leaders last week. Wed, 22 Sep 1999 14:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/riley-urges-leaders-to-boost-focus-on-teacher-preparation/1999/09 /education/on-the-bus-riley-hits-the-road-with-his-k-12-message/1999/09 Cheering students and teachers, marching bands, and enthusiastic local officials greeted Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley last week as his back-to-school bus tour rolled through the South. Wed, 08 Sep 1999 14:00:00 GMT /education/on-the-bus-riley-hits-the-road-with-his-k-12-message/1999/09 /education/the-gentleman-from-south-carolina/1999/09 To the surprise of some skeptics, Richard W. Riley has emerged as the longest-serving U.S. education secretary in the history of the Cabinet post. The softspoken former governor has drawn upon the experiences he forged over a lifetime in public service. Wed, 08 Sep 1999 14:00:00 GMT /education/the-gentleman-from-south-carolina/1999/09 /teaching-learning/riley-unveils-guides-to-support-federal-state-reading-initiatives/1999/08 Efforts to improve reading instruction are beginning to take hold, but will continue only if the necessary support is provided, Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley said last week as he unveiled several new resources for teachers, parents, and child-care workers. Wed, 04 Aug 1999 14:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/riley-unveils-guides-to-support-federal-state-reading-initiatives/1999/08 /policy-politics/news-in-brief-a-washington-roundup/1999/08 Riley Creates Math-Science Teaching Fund Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley has formed a blue-ribbon panel to recommend ways to improve science and mathematics instruction. Wed, 04 Aug 1999 14:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/news-in-brief-a-washington-roundup/1999/08 /education/riley-outlines-licensure-plan-for-teachers/1999/02 Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley urged states last week to consider adopting a common framework for teacher licensing, raising hopes that his support could lend new urgency to ongoing efforts to improve teacher quality. Wed, 24 Feb 1999 15:00:00 GMT /education/riley-outlines-licensure-plan-for-teachers/1999/02 /education/riley-esea-plan-will-push-teacher-quality/1999/02 The Department of Education will not seek a major overhaul of Title I in this year's reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley told members of Congress last week. Wed, 17 Feb 1999 15:00:00 GMT /education/riley-esea-plan-will-push-teacher-quality/1999/02 /education/riley-says-hes-forgiven-clinton-sees-hope-for-presidents-agenda/1998/09 Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley reiterated his strong support for President Clinton last week and dismissed speculation that the administration's school agenda will be hurt by the scandal involving the chief executive. Wed, 23 Sep 1998 14:00:00 GMT /education/riley-says-hes-forgiven-clinton-sees-hope-for-presidents-agenda/1998/09