Bill Clinton

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There are sharply differing views on how much impact President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had on K-12 during his first year.
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Federal Year-One Presidential Scorecards on K-12
Here's some highlights of President Donald Trump's impact on education in his first year—and a look at what his five predecessors did.
Alyson Klein, January 17, 2018
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President-elect Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos pose for photographs at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse in Bedminster, N.J., on Nov. 19, 2016. 
<i>President-elect Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos pose for photographs at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse in Bedminster, N.J., on Nov. 19, 2016. </i>
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Federal Year One Check-In: What's Trump Done on K-12 Compared to Other Presidents?
President Donald Trump doesn't seem to have gotten as much accomplished on K-12 as his recent predecessors.
Alyson Klein, January 15, 2018
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Science 'Do Not Underestimate' the Power of High-Quality STEM Teachers, Bill Clinton Says
President Bill Clinton spoke at the partner summit of 100Kin10, a national nonprofit to recruit, prepare, and support 100,000 STEM teachers by 2021.
Madeline Will, April 26, 2017
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School Choice & Charters Bill Clinton Weighs In on Charter School Accountability
Former President Bill Clinton is wading into the charter school accountability debate.
Arianna Prothero, September 25, 2014
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School Choice & Charters Clinton to Charters: 'Keep This Country in the Change Business'
Former President Bill Clinton urged educators at charter schools today to continue to lead the nation in taking risks to improve public institutions.
Mary Ann Zehr, June 21, 2011
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Federal Bill Clinton and Jamie Lee Curtis Get Involved in Ed Politics
"America is only as strong as her schools...As our schools go, so goes our country."
Michele McNeil, July 14, 2008
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Teaching Profession Federal File Mr. Clinton’s Neighborhood
Former President Bill Clinton can now count himself on the same level of renown as Mister Rogers.
Michelle R. Davis, December 13, 2005
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Student Well-Being A National Roundup Bill Clinton Promotes Healthier Habits for Youngsters
Former President Bill Clinton joined with the American Heart Association to combat childhood obesity and promote healthier lifestyles.
Ann Bradley, May 10, 2005
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Federal A Full Agenda
President Clinton has addressed a wide array of education issues during his eight years in office.
January 17, 2001
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Federal Congress Delays Education Budget Decision
Congress opted last week not to pass a final fiscal 2001 education spending plan until after Election Day, leaving education groups fretting that proposed record-breaking funding increases for schools may slip through their hands.
Joetta L. Sack, November 8, 2000
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Ed-Tech Policy Funding Stalemate Puts Internet-Filter Mandate on Hold
A proposed federal requirement that schools and libraries install technological filters against pornography on children's access to the Internet has been put on hold.
Andrew Trotter, November 8, 2000
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Federal Riley Grilled on Travel, Department Fraud Allegations
Republicans grilled Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley on financial-management practices and the secretary's travel schedule.
Erik W. Robelen, November 1, 2000
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Education Federal File
White House Honors: The publisher Scholastic Inc. is giving front-page treatment to the 200th "birthday" of the White House, which will occur Nov. 1.
October 25, 2000
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Federal Federal File

Crossroads 2000

Two years after issuing their "Education at a Crossroads" report, Republicans on a House subcommittee have returned to level further criticism at the current state of federal education policy and the Department of Education itself.

October 18, 2000
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