https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/william-j-bennett William J. Bennett en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 16 May 2018 01:00:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-no-teacher-strikes-do-not-help-students/2018/05 When teachers use their students as leverage, they damage their own professionalism, write William J. Bennett and Karen Nussle. Wed, 16 May 2018 01:00:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-no-teacher-strikes-do-not-help-students/2018/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/william-j-bennett-third-u-s-education-secretary-biography-and-achievements/2017/08 Background and highlights of William J. Bennett's tenure as the third U.S. Secretary of Education. Fri, 18 Aug 2017 17:12:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/william-j-bennett-third-u-s-education-secretary-biography-and-achievements/2017/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/devos-isnt-alone-past-ed-secretary-gaffes/2017/03 U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is hardly the only one to draw fire for controversial statements or outright verbal gaffes in that office. Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:38:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/devos-isnt-alone-past-ed-secretary-gaffes/2017/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/conservative-essa-focused-group-led-by-bill-bennett-expands-reach/2016/10 Conservative Leaders for Education is looking to add state lawmakers to influence the Every Student Succeeds Act in states. Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:15:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/conservative-essa-focused-group-led-by-bill-bennett-expands-reach/2016/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ex-education-secretary-william-j-bennett-urges-gop-to-seize-the-day-on-essa/2016/07 A new education policy group led by the former secretary wants to ensure that state Republican lawmakers stick to conservative principles as they implement the Every Student Succeeds Act. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:03:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ex-education-secretary-william-j-bennett-urges-gop-to-seize-the-day-on-essa/2016/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/bennett-quits-k12-inc-under-fire/2005/10 Former U.S. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett abruptly resigned last week from the education company K12 Inc. after his racially charged remarks on abortion and crime sparked a firestorm of criticism. Wed, 12 Oct 2005 02:35:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/bennett-quits-k12-inc-under-fire/2005/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-grant-involving-bennetts-k12-inc-questioned/2004/09 The U.S. Department of Education’s decision to award $4.1 million to an online education company founded by William J. Bennett raises questions. Tue, 21 Sep 2004 05:04:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-grant-involving-bennetts-k12-inc-questioned/2004/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-improving-education-with-technology/2001/03 William J. Bennett and David Gelernter say the potential benefits of computer learning are now too great to dismiss. Wed, 14 Mar 2001 15:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-improving-education-with-technology/2001/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/former-education-secretary-starts-online-learning-venture/2001/01 William J. Bennett is trying to draw students into an ambitious new Internet schoolhouse pairing current technology with his traditionalist view of learning. Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/former-education-secretary-starts-online-learning-venture/2001/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/riley-bennett-talk-vouchers-tests-before-new-education-task-force/1997/11 The Senate has launched a new look into what works in federal education spending. Wed, 05 Nov 1997 15:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/riley-bennett-talk-vouchers-tests-before-new-education-task-force/1997/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/countering-william-j-bennett/1995/10 In testimony before Congress, former National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman William J. Bennett insulted the intelligence of teachers in the schools. Wed, 11 Oct 1995 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/countering-william-j-bennett/1995/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/former-secretaries-urge-abolishing-e-d/1995/02 Two former Secretaries of Education urged a House panel last week to abolish the agency they once managed. Wed, 01 Feb 1995 15:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/former-secretaries-urge-abolishing-e-d/1995/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/advice-from-bennett-and-alexander-consolidate/1994/11 The House Republican leadership has turned to two former secretaries of education for advice. Wed, 23 Nov 1994 15:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/advice-from-bennett-and-alexander-consolidate/1994/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-is-our-culture-in-decline/1993/04 Is our culture declining? I have tried to quantify the answer to this question with the creation of the Index of Leading Cultural Indicators. Wed, 07 Apr 1993 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-is-our-culture-in-decline/1993/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-file-hes-back/1992/04 William J. Bennett may no longer have a governmental soapbox, but he is still outspoken. Wed, 29 Apr 1992 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-file-hes-back/1992/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-to-resign-drug-czar-post/1990/11 William J. Bennett announced last week that he was resigning his position as the federal government's first drug-policy director. Wed, 14 Nov 1990 15:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-to-resign-drug-czar-post/1990/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-questions-value-of-drug-education/1990/02 William J. Bennett, the nation's drug-policy director, testified during hearings to examine President Bush's anti-drug strategy. Wed, 14 Feb 1990 15:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-questions-value-of-drug-education/1990/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/on-last-day-his-favorite-mix-some-pedagogy-much-politicking/1989/09 William J. Bennett ended his combative tenure as Secretary of Education here last week in the style he has become noted for. Thu, 28 Sep 1989 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/on-last-day-his-favorite-mix-some-pedagogy-much-politicking/1989/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/cavazos-bennett-and-bell-first-steps/1989/06 Following is a summary of the early initiatives of Secretary of Education Lauro F. Cavazos and his two Reagan Administration predecessors. A well-received package of regulatory, legislative, and administrative measures designed to reduce student-loan defaults. Wed, 21 Jun 1989 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/cavazos-bennett-and-bell-first-steps/1989/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/anti-drug-efforts-need-resources-those-in-the-trenches-advise-czar/1989/03 When William J. Bennett goes before the Senate this week to become the first "drug czar" school officials will be listening carefully to his testimony. Wed, 01 Mar 1989 15:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/anti-drug-efforts-need-resources-those-in-the-trenches-advise-czar/1989/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/bennett-names-members-of-naep-board/1988/09 The 23 members of the new and more powerful governing board of the revamped National Assessment of Education Progress were appointed by Secretary of Education William J. Bennett last week. Wed, 21 Sep 1988 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/bennett-names-members-of-naep-board/1988/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/bennett-bloom-will-create-education-research-center/1988/09 Secretary of Education William J. Bennett plans to team up with Allan Bloom, the University of Chicago scholar, to form a research center to study liberal-arts education and other public-Education Department officials said last week. Wed, 21 Sep 1988 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/bennett-bloom-will-create-education-research-center/1988/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/dukakis-versus-bennett-sort-of/1988/09 Gov. Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts last week made a Presidential campaign swing through California speaking on education issues, but in his major speech generally avoided committing himself to any specific proposals for improving schools. Wed, 07 Sep 1988 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/dukakis-versus-bennett-sort-of/1988/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-sends-college-savings-plan-to-hill/1988/06 Secretary of Education William J. Bennett has sent a proposal to allow parents to save for their children's college expenses by earning tax-free interest on U.S. savings bonds. Wed, 22 Jun 1988 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-sends-college-savings-plan-to-hill/1988/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-says-no-to-legal-drug-use/1988/06 Secretary of Education William J. Bennett criticized calls for the legalization of drug use as a dangerous threat to anti-abuse efforts. Wed, 01 Jun 1988 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-says-no-to-legal-drug-use/1988/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/bennett-senators-joust-on-commitment/1988/05 Secretary of Education William J. Bennett appeared last week before a Senate Appropriations panel to answer questions about the Administration's 1989 budget request for education. Instead, he was forced to defend controversial spending cuts proposed in previous years. Wed, 18 May 1988 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/bennett-senators-joust-on-commitment/1988/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/on-the-road-again-travels-with-bennett/1988/04 Staff Writer Julie Miller hit the road to cover Secretary Bennett's activities on recent trips to California and Florida. Following is her account: Thursday, 8 p.m.; the Mariott Crocker Center Hotel, Wed, 13 Apr 1988 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/on-the-road-again-travels-with-bennett/1988/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-public-schools-havent-earned-an-a/1988/04 U.S. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett has provided a preview of his forthcoming "status report'' on American schools. Wed, 13 Apr 1988 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-public-schools-havent-earned-an-a/1988/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/man-on-the-move/1988/04 A funny thing has happened since William J. Bennett became Secretary of Education: He has become one of his most visible Cabinet members. Wed, 13 Apr 1988 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/man-on-the-move/1988/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-gets-cool-reception-as-hearings-start/1988/03 Secretary of Education William J. Bennett received a generally skeptical reception as the House began hearings on the fiscal 1989 budget. Wed, 09 Mar 1988 15:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bennett-gets-cool-reception-as-hearings-start/1988/03