Bush urges renewal of NCLB

 On the eve of the sixth anniversary of his signing of the No Child Left Behind Act, President Bush urged Congress to reauthorize the law before he leaves office, but pledged to veto any bill that "weakens the accountability" measures, according to an article by Maria Glod in the Washington Post.

Speaking at an elementary school in Chicago, Bush said NCLB has worked and urged its renewal. As focus shifts to the upcoming presidential election, however, chances for the act to be reauthorized this year grow dimmer. For further information, read the full article.