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February 14, 2005

Education Secretary Margaret Spellings discusses preparation for higher education with American Council on Education (ACE).

Clip #1:   Listen (:09)   Download(1.0mb)

Transcript: Preparing students for success in college does not begin with freshman orientation. It begins much earlier. And we're a long way from where we need to be.

Clip #2:   Listen (:08)   Download(0.9mb)

Transcript: I believe we've done a better job of selling students on the dream of a college degree than on ensuring they have the skills to attain it.

Clip #3:   Listen (:12)   Download(1.4mb)

Transcript: This is truly a reform budget when it comes to student loans. It would direct a greater proportion of benefits toward students enrolled in school and a smaller one toward borrowers no longer in school.

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