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Statement by the President on No Child Left Behind Reauthorization
President George W. Bush discusses the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, in the Rose Garden. "We just had a meaningful discussion about our joint commitment to closing an achievement gap that exists in America. We discussed why reauthorizing the No Child Left Behind Act is vital in ensuring that we have a hopeful America," said President Bush. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush discusses the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, in the Rose Garden. "We just had a meaningful discussion about our joint commitment to closing an achievement gap that exists in America. We discussed why reauthorizing the No Child Left Behind Act is vital in ensuring that we have a hopeful America," said President Bush. White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
President George W. Bush discusses the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, in the Rose Garden. "We just had a meaningful discussion about our joint commitment to closing an achievement gap that exists in America. We discussed why reauthorizing the No Child Left Behind Act is vital in ensuring that we have a hopeful America," said President Bush. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush discusses the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, in the Rose Garden. "We don't accept a system that simply shuffles children through the schools. We believe in setting high standards," said President Bush. "And we believe that by setting high standards we encourage greater results for every child. And now the question is whether or not we will finish the job to ensure that every American child receives a high education -- high-quality education." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush discusses the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, in the Rose Garden. "No Child Left Behind is helping replace a culture of low expectations with a commitment to high achievement for all. And the hard work being done by principals, teachers, parents and students across our country is producing results," said President Bush. White House photo by Grant Miller

 
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