The backdrop was a county elementary school that has closed the gap in test scores between African American and white students -- one of the major goals of the president's education plan.
Flanked by first lady Laura Bush and Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, the president lauded the 100 students and teachers gathered in North Glen Elementary's multi-purpose room,
"This is a school that believes any child can learn, not...
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