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Just as we have seen with the 2007 reading and math results, student achievement in writing is on the rise
Report: Writing test scores up Apr 03, 2008
Higher education is more expensive and more necessary for future success than ever before. For most families, a college degree is one of the most important investments they'll ever make
Ed. budget funds No Child Left Behind Feb 04, 2008
The budget process is one where we must balance process and priorities and I believe this budget does that for education
Ed. budget funds No Child Left Behind Feb 04, 2008
Congress has had over a year to consider these reforms, but students and teachers need help now
Official maps No Child Left Behind goals Jan 10, 2008
If Congress doesn't produce a strong bill quickly, I will move forward
Official maps No Child Left Behind goals Jan 10, 2008
Margaret Spellings (* Michigan, 1957 - ) was the Secretary of Education under the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush and was previously Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy to President Bush.
She was one of the principal proponents of the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act that aimed at reforming primary and secondary education. In 2005, she convened a Commission on the Future of Higher Education to recommend reform at the post-secondary level. .
Margaret Spellings, born Margaret Dudar on November 30, 1957 in Michigan, moved with her family to Houston when she was in the third grade. Spellings graduated from Sharpstown High School in 1975.