The Bush Agenda
President Bush has won a second term in the White House in a hard-fought race with Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts. Below is a selection of key stories from our archives on Mr. Bush’s record and initiatives in education policy.
Early Childhood
Bush's Program Turning the Pages To Emphasize Early Reading Help
Elsie Thomas, a preschool teacher at the Miramonte Early Education Center here, holds up a book titled Store as she leads a circle of 24 children in a discussion. Together, they determine that shoes come from a shoe store and toys from a toy store.
Assessment
Few States Are Now In Line With Bush Testing Plan
President Bush's drumbeat for testing and accountability in education could require more than half the states to greatly expand their testing programs.
Federal
Democrats, GOP Agree in Principle on Federal Role
The sweeping education plan proposed by President Bush last week reflects a growing political consensus that the federal government should step up the pressure on states and school districts to improve academic achievement.
Federal
Bush Unveils Education Plan
President Bush has unveiled a comprehensive education plan that would hold states accountable for student performance based on assessments.
Federal
Bush Leading Republicans In New Direction
Not the typical Republican presidential candidate, George W. Bush wants to create a brand-new federal reading program.