The Presidency

Which president has had the biggest impact on education?

Though most education reform comes from the state level i.e. Gov. Bill Ritter's "Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids" in 2008; the most recent president to try to vastly impact education was Bill Clinton and his reform policy that was altered immensely by other Democrats. His policy would have changed our education system greatly but that never happened. The biggest impact though in recent years has been the “No Child Left Behind” Act. This act increased the accountability of states and schools and following the Republican Party line made it easier for parents to get their children into their school of choice.


Who is the Secretary of Education to the President?


In the executive office, education is represented by Education Secretary Margaret Spellings. Spellings is a mother who has put her children through school thus giving her more insight into the importance of education.