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"From the moment they are born, our children's lives are shaped by the education we provide them. Education expands eager young minds; a lack of education stifles and limits them. The chance to learnand to read and write should never be only the privilege of a few, royalty or the rich, the first-born or sons. Education is the birthright of every human beingall the world's sons and all the world's daughters." Mrs. Laura Bush, in her remarks at the 32nd General Conferenceof the United Nations Educational, Scientific and CulturalOrganization, Oct. 3, in Paris. |
Secretary Paige delivered his annual back-to-school speech at the National Press Club on Sept. 24. The speech, "Education in America: The Complacency Must End," is excerpted below. "Measuring results is a hallmark of the private sector, where [managers have] to be held accountable to their shareholders. ... We've already tried spending more money on the system with no measurement of results. ... In fact, we've tried it for the last three decades. ... "As a nation, we now spend over $470 billion dollars a year on K-12 education-more than on defense. ... Don't be duped, it's not that we don't spend enough. We spend more than many other nations, and still get poor results. ... "Education is an act of trust. Parents expect educators to perform competently and proficiently. ... No Child Left Behind provides a guarantee that we are doing everything possible to honor the trust placed in us, to maximize the learning experience for each student, and to provide the best possible future for each child. ... "Some worry that instruction will center on 'teaching to the test.' But there is nothing wrong with 'teaching to the test,' if you are testing something that students need to learn." For the secretary's full remarks, visit www.ed.gov/news/speeches/ 2003/09/09242003.html. |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, The Achiever, [Date of issue].Again, thank you for using our newsletter to communicate to a larger audience the information and resources that are available through No Child Left Behind.
Last Modified: 12/03/2007
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