You can register online. Well, it's official. President-elect Bush named Roderick Paige, Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, as his nominee for the secretary of education. Paige is also a former school board member in Houston. NSBA supports his appointment.
Confirmation is anticipated.
Boehner has said his top priority will be the reauthorization of ESEA and the enactment of President-elect Bush's education agenda. According to some sources, Petri was thought to be too moderate. Education bills are expected to be introduced within the first few weeks following the inauguration. The Lieberman proposal related to ESEA is expected to serve as the core of the legislative package although no details have been formally released. All other districts are also eligible for funding through the competitive grant program.