I would like to congratulate the National Commission on the High School Senior Year for completing their dialog with educators, parents, policymakers and students on the quality of the high school experience we offer American students. As a former member of the commission myself, I appreciate that this report reflects the hard work of the members of the commission and their staff, and particularly of commission chair Gov. Paul Patton.

President Bush has made education his top domestic priority, and as we continue to work toward passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act this fall, I look forward to working with educators, students, families and policymakers around the country on turning the promise of reform into a reality for all American students at all levels. President Bush and I are committed to generating real change within our system of education so that we can offer every child a quality education and give them a chance for prosperity and growth as adults.