March 31, 2003

• New Survey Takes Roll on Prekindergarten in U.S. Public Elementary Schools

March 28, 2003

• Education Department Releases Report on Race-Neutral Alternatives in Higher Education

March 26, 2003

• Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige
• New Study Offers View of Mathematics Teaching in U.S. and High-Performing Countries

March 25, 2003

• Education Department Encourages Schools, Lenders to Assist Active Duty Military Personnel
• Department Issues New Charter School Guidance

March 24, 2003

• Education Department Issues Proposed Rules on Accountability for Children with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities
• Paige Discusses No Child Left Behind in Nebraska

March 20, 2003

• Department of Education Accepting Applications for Public Charter Schools Program
• Paige Unveils "No Child Left Behind Summer Reading Achievers"

March 19, 2003

• Paige Issues Statement on House GOP Proposal for IDEA
• Paige Approves Mississippi State Accountability Plan for No Child Left Behind

March 18, 2003

• Paige Announces Award of a $19.2 Million Reading First Grant for Louisiana Children

March 17, 2003

• Vietnam Education Foundation Appoints Executive Director

March 14, 2003

• TV Show, Webcast on Tuesday: "Helping Your Child Become a Good Citizen"

March 12, 2003

• Paige Blasts "Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations"

March 10, 2003

• Remarks by Education Secretary Paige to National League of Cities Congressional Conference
• Online Teachers College Open for for Business

March 7, 2003

• Paige, Ridge Unveil New Web Resource to Help Schools Plan for Emergencies

March 6, 2003

• President's Education Budget Promotes High Standards, Leadership and Proven Educational Methods, Paige Testifies

March 5, 2003

• Hickok to Serve as Acting Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education

March 4, 2003

• Statement by Education Secretary Paige