At the same time, the plan recognizes that schools must be held accountable. This can be accomplished through annual state assessments in reading and math for students in grades three through eight. Annual state assessments will allow schools to give parents information on how their children are doing in school. The data will also allow schools to detect and correct problems in a timely fashion. Education is not about government or bureaucrats or tax credits or federal mandates.
Education is first, last and always about children.
I applaud President Bush s education proposal. It is a strong approach to reforming our education system. Every child deserves an opportunity for a bright future - we can make this a reality by giving children the best education possible.