Spellings Glad NCLB Reauthorization Didn't Happen
By Alyson Klein September 1, 2008 at 1:47 PM
In an interview, the U.S. secretary of education discusses the campaign, No Child Left Behind, and Hurricane Gustav.
Convention Ad Warns 'One Nation Left Behind'
The ad calls for rigorous national standards, performance pay for teachers, and more learning time and support for students.
Weather Report From The News Room Restaurant
By Alyson Klein August 31, 2008 at 9:30 PM
The fact that the Republican convention was being scaled back was slowly sinking in with the delegates gathering here.
What If You Threw a Convention Event and No One Came?
That's what happened to a national charter schools group that co-sponsored a forum focused in part on education.
NEA: Palin is 'Pleasant Surprise'
The union praises John McCain's running mate for her commitment to public education but calls attention to her lack of experience.
Palin, GOP VP Pick, Championed New School Finance Program
By Alyson Klein August 29, 2008 at 11:36 AM
The Alaska Republican is also known for juggling her duties as chief executive with those of a parent.
Obama: Education is a 'Moral Obligation'
By Michele McNeil August 28, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Democratic nominee calls for the creation of a "new army of teachers" who would be paid higher salaries.
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Miller Optimistic About Obama and NCLB's Future
The chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee seemed excited, almost giddy, about Obama's candidacy.
By Michele McNeil August 28, 2008 at 6:30 PM
Students at a school Obama visited are probably more politically engaged than most kids their age.
NEA's Reg Weaver Always Hearted Obama
The retiring NEA president says he made up his mind early on that he would support Obama.