Roderick Paige Named Education Chief by Bush
President elect Bush nominated Roderick Paige 67 of Mississippi born June 17 1933 as secretary of education. Paige led Houston schools 1994 2000 and served on the Houston school district board 1990 1994. He holds a BA from Jackson State University an MA and PhD from Indiana University and has been a university faculty member and Texas Southern University administrator. He is divorced with one son.
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Education pick praised for Houston results
Rod Paige nominated by President-elect Bush as secretary of education is praised for turning Houston ISD into a top urban district. Under his seven year tenure the district, with 209000 students and 31000 employees, improved test scores while serving a majority minority student body and many in need. Paige, a Republican and Bush supporter, champions high standards and voucher options for low performing schools.
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Texas Burns On Waiting For Power Five Days After Snow
About 28 000 Texas customers remained without electricity five days after a winter storm. Snow and ice coated trees and lines in the Northeast while up to 20 inches fell in the Panhandle. TXU and AEP crews labored to restore service, with 90 percent restored and 5 000 still out. DPS reports 22 traffic deaths tied to ice and rain.
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