Rod Paige
Rod Paige, Seventh U.S. 91制片厂视频 Secretary: Biography and Achievements
Background and highlights of Rod Paige's tenure as the seventh U.S. Secretary of 91制片厂视频.
Federal
Paige Steps Into GOP Convention Spotlight
As Republicans prepared for their party鈥檚 convention in New York City this week, Secretary of 91制片厂视频 Rod Paige was scheduled for a prime-time speaking slot to talk up President Bush鈥檚 signature education accomplishment.
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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 91制片厂视频 Rod Paige last week issued his own list for parents.
Equity & Diversity
Paige Blasts NAACP Leaders鈥� 鈥楬ateful鈥� Rhetoric on Bush
Secretary of 91制片厂视频 Rod Paige this month condemned leaders of the NAACP for opposing the federal No Child Left Behind Act and questioned the organization鈥檚 commitment to improving the education of African-American children.
Federal
Paige Champions 91制片厂视频 Law in Prime Time Convention Spot
A prime time speaking spot by U.S. Secretary of 91制片厂视频 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 91制片厂视频 Law
Secretary of 91制片厂视频 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 91制片厂视频 Rod Paige's reference last week to the National 91制片厂视频 Association as a "terrorist organization" prompted calls by the union鈥攁nd some others鈥攆or 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 91制片厂视频 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 91制片厂视频 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 91制片厂视频 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 91制片厂视频 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 91制片厂视频 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.
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Religion in Schools
The following exchange is from a transcript released by the 91制片厂视频 Department of an interview Secretary of 91制片厂视频 Rod Paige gave to the Baptist Press.
Federal
Ed. Dept. Says Interview Misquoted Paige
A week after Secretary of 91制片厂视频 Rod Paige was widely criticized for comments on religion and public schools, Department of 91制片厂视频 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 91制片厂视频 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.