For Immediate Release
Office of Mrs. Bush
January 8, 2003
Remarks by Mrs. Bush at Anniversary of the Signing of the No Child Left Behind Act
AS DELIVERED
Thank you. And thank you, Secretary Paige and Senator Gregg for
being here today and for your leadership in inspiring reform in
education through the No Child Left Behind Act.
One year ago, when the President signed this historic legislation,
he embarked on a mission with our leaders in Congress - a mission to
ensure that every child in America receives an excellent education.
Today, our students, teachers, parents and communities are embracing
this new standard with unwavering determination. The No Child Left
Behind Act provides our schools with unprecedented reform and
resources. Across America, students and schools are providing results
and the reassurance that standards and accountability work.
As I travel across the country, I see the promise of reform in
America's schools. I see children excited and ready to learn; teachers
who are committed to success; and principals who refuse to accept
failure. We are honored to have several of these very principals here
today. Thank you for believing in the power of reform - and for
believing in our children.
Our children need our continued support. Today, we have more
students in school than ever before - more children who want the
American dream and who undeniably deserve it. To meet this challenge,
in the coming years we will need more people to answer the call to
teach. We know that our children's future depends on their education.
And the quality of their education depends on our teachers. Strong
schools and quality teachers are the President's priorities and I am
proud to be part of the President's work to achieve these priorities.
Our mission to reform education is far from over. We face many
challenges. But already, we have made great strides. And our resolve
remains strong. Together, we will bring the promise of an excellent
education to every child in America - and no child will be left behind.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the man who will make sure we accomplish this, my
husband,
President George W. Bush.
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