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Bush Vows to Make High Schools a PriorityIn accepting his party’s nomination at the Republican National Convention earlier this month, President Bush announced that his second-term educational agenda will focus on high school reform—more specifically, giving more meaning to a high school diploma. His plan calls for a new focus on math and science, more funding for early intervention programs, and a rigorous graduation exam; statutes meant to better prepare students for work or college. Bush’s new plan calls for the following: * $500 million for states and school districts to reward teachers whose students show increases in achievement * $200 million for schools to use eight-grade test data to develop performance plans for students entering high school * $125 million to expand community college programs, including dual-enrollment courses that allow high-school students to earn college credit. Bush’s announcement answers criticism not only from the Democrats, who claim that he has failed to enforce laws monitoring graduation rates, but also from education officials who feel that high school has been overlooked within Bush’s NCLB legislation. Questions, ideas, or in need of more information? Please contact Stacey Pusey at 856-241-7772. |
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