CNN’s Lou Dobbs Labeled The President’s Program The “Most Substantial” Education Reform Plan In More Than Three Decades. “President Bush today signed into law a sweeping education reform bill, widely regarded as the largest, most substantial of the country’s education system in more than three decades. The ‘No Child Left Behind’ act is intended to help some of the neediest students in the country’s 90,000 public schools.” (CNN’s “Lou Dobbs Moneyline,” January 8, 2002)
The President’s Education Plan Won Bi-Partisan Support. H.R. 1, “The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001,” easily won passage in the House by 381-41 and in the Senate by 87-10. (H.R.1, Roll Call #497: Passed 381-41: R 183-33; D 198-6; I 0-2, December 13, 2001; H.R.1, Roll Call #371, Passed 87-10: R 45-3; D 42-6; I 0-1, December 18, 2001)
President Bush’s Education Plan Provides For Accountability. “As pressure mounts from the landmark education reform bill signed into law this week by President Bush as part of an ambitious effort to boost classroom performance nationwide, schools are being increasingly scrutinized and held accountable, more than ever. For the first time, millions of students will be required to take annual reading and math tests, and their scores could affect how much federal money schools receive. This reform movement, the first major overall of the nation's education policy in 35 years, is prompting schools and parents to examine ways to improve overall student achievement and help prepare their children for standardized exams.” (“Knowledge Adventure Introduces New Software To Help Prepare Students For Standardized Exams,” Business Wire, January 9, 2002)
President Bush Is Committed To Improving Education. The “No Child Left Behind” act expresses “my deep belief in our public schools and their mission to build the mind and character of every child, from every background, in every part of America.” (President Bush, “President Bush Signs Landmark Education Reforms Into Law,” The White House Website, January 8, 2002)
