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This is not a textual record. This is used as an
administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential
Library Staff.
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George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
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Speechwriting, White House Office of
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Speech File Draft Files
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Chron File, 1989-1993
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Talking Points -- Education, 2/9/89
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2/9/89
TALKING POINTS
EDUCATION
The President has proposed a series of new education initiatives to
strengthen and encourage greater excellence throughout our education
system. His initiatives are built upon four key principles, which
represent his determination to follow through on his mandate to be
the "Education President."
1. Excellence and success in education should be recognized and
rewarded.
Merit Schools: This initiative provides recognition of
schools whose students make significant educational progress
over time. For FY 90, $250 million is requested, with growth
projected to $500 million in FY 93.
Teachers' Awards: The President's Award for Excellence in
Education ($5,000 cash) will be presented to top teachers in
every state.
National Science Scholars: Outstanding high school students in
mathematics and science -- each selected by a Congressman,
Senator, or the President -- will receive up to $10,000
annually for four years in scholarship awards.
Experiments for Educational Achievement: The pursuit of
excellence requires experimentation, innovation, and better
data; support will be provided to the best innovators with the
best ideas.
2. Federal funding should be targeted to those who need it most.
Merit Schools: This initiative provides recognition of
schools whose students make significant educational progress
over time. Special emphasis will be placed on schools
enrolling substantial numbers of disadvantaged students who
show significant educational progress.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A special fund
of $60 million -- over four years -- will be developed to
build, through matching grants, the endowments of Historically
Black Colleges and Universities.
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3. Choice and flexibility -- for educators, parents and students --
are important to educational reform and to achieving excellence.
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Magnet Schools: An annual fund of $100 million in new
appropriations is requested to assist in the creation and
development of magnet schools which offer students and parents
enriched educational choices.
Alternative Certification for Teachers and Principals: This
initiative will assist those states interested in developing or
enhancing programs to bring individuals with excellent subject
area knowledge into the classroom, and proven managers into
school management.
4. Greater accountability is needed in the education system to
assure that students are actually receiving the highest quality
education. Success should be rewarded; programs which do not
work should be changed.
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Accountability in Education Programs: The Secretary of
Education will review the Federal education programs and
implement improvements in accountability systems. The Federal
government should be a model in assuring that its programs are
successful.
Secretary of Education Lauro Cavazos will be working with the
President to implement these initiatives.
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