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February 28, 2005

Education Secretary Margaret Spellings tells a UNESCO meeting in Washington that the No Child Left Behind Act and UNESCO's Education for All initiative share complementary goals.

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Transcript: Our system of education had grown complacent over the years, allowing some students to graduate without the basic skills they needed. By testing children annually, and holding schools accountable for their progress, we are seeing real changes in the classroom.

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Transcript: We are reaching more kids at an earlier stage, helping them before they fall behind. And we are reaching their parents too, giving them more information about their schools and more choices if they are dissatisfied.

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Transcript: Educational access—filling an empty chair with a willing student—is necessary, but not sufficient. We must insist on quality.

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Transcript: Yes, this is about learning how to read and write and do math. But it's also about learning how to respect one another and resolve our conflicts peacefully. Multiplied by millions, such changes will lead to a more peaceful, prosperous and free world.

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