Topic: Bob Chase

We've seen some incredible sights: the salt flats of Utah, the deserts of Nevada, the cornfields of Nebraska

Scooters take senior pair across country Jul 15, 2008

More students have tackled challenging coursework, especially in math -- and it shows

Of Human Interest: News lite Aug 28, 2002

Wait a minute. What exactly are they a diversion from? From the embarrassing failures of American public education? From the hordes of inner city and minority parents who are grasping for any way to save their children's futures? From the appalling number of children who graduate from schools every year who cannot even read at a functional level

Outside view: The politics of 'divisive' Jul 26, 2002

Let's work together to meet the goal of high standards. Using taxpayer money to fund schools that are not held to high standards and are not held accountable to meeting strict achievement and quality mandates undermines accountability

Bush reforms, reshapes domestic programs Feb 04, 2002

Inadequate support provided to states that are suffering severe economic decline is lamentable

Bush touts education bill; lauds Kennedy Jan 08, 2002