To draw attention to America's sub-par education system, Strong American Schools today launched a new campaign, "One Nation Left Behind" of television, radio, print and online ads. It will be running in 16 markets in seven states.

Media Coverage:

Americans See Link between Education and Economic Prosperity

A new poll from the Associated Press shows that education is a leading issue for Americans, ahead of the war in Iraq, terrorism, and the environment.

Most Americans agree that "if more students completed at least two years of college, the economy would benefit."

Further Reading:

  • 07.17.2008

    One Scattered Nation: A Pathway To Common Standards

    In an op-ed written for the Huffington Post, ED in' 08 Executive Director Marc Lampkin writes, "One critical way to fix this problem is to develop and raise our standards throughout the entire United States." (Huffington Post)

  • 07.16.2008

    An Apple for Jamie Lee Curtis

    The group believes that local and federal authorities must do more to boost schools. (U.S. News & World Report)

  • 07.14.2008

    Electing Better Education

    In a three-pronged attack on America's "subpar" education system, an advocacy campaign called Strong American Schools intends to thrust education into the limelight of this year's presidential election. (National Journal)

  • 07.13.2008

    Ads Hope to Inject U.S. School Challenges into White House Race

    Amid a presidential campaign dominated by debate about the economy and the war in Iraq, an advertising campaign scheduled to debut in Northern Virginia and elsewhere tomorrow is seeking to spotlight challenges facing U.S. schools. (Washington Post)

  • 07.13.2008

    Ad campaign presses candidates on education

    Strong American Schools wants the presidential candidates to focus on the condition of U.S. education at a time that the economy and gas prices are attracting the most public attention. (Associated Press)

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  • 07.01.2008

    ECS National Forum on Education Policy

    In Austin, Tx., the ED in '08 campaign, led by Gov. Roy Romer, will be discussing the education crisis with reformers from around the country.

  • 07.02.2008

    ECS National Forum on Education Policy

    In Austin, Tx., the ED in '08 campaign, led by Gov. Roy Romer, will be discussing the education crisis with reformers from around the country.

  • 07.04.2008

    National Tom Sawyer Days

    As a celebration of the fictional Mark Twain characters, the city of Hannibal, Mo. holds family events over the course of the festival. ED in '08 will be there to talk about why the Huck Finns of the country need to stay in school.

  • 07.05.2008

    National Tom Sawyer Days

    As a celebration of the fictional Mark Twain characters, the city of Hannibal, Mo. holds family events over the course of the festival. ED in '08 will be there to talk about why the Huck Finns of the country need to stay in school.

  • 07.20.2008

    RAGBRAI Bike Race

    Cheer on the ED in '08 Bike Team around Iowa and learn more about the state of America's schools.

  • 07.21.2008

    RAGBRAI Bike Race

    Cheer on the ED in '08 Bike Team around Iowa and learn more about the state of America's schools.

  • 07.22.2008

    RAGBRAI Bike Race

    Cheer on the ED in '08 Bike Team around Iowa and learn more about the state of America's schools.

  • 07.23.2008

    RAGBRAI Bike Race

    Cheer on the ED in '08 Bike Team around Iowa and learn more about the state of America's schools.

  • 07.24.2008

    RAGBRAI Bike Race

    Cheer on the ED in '08 Bike Team around Iowa and learn more about the state of America's schools.

  • 07.25.2008

    RAGBRAI Bike Race

    Cheer on the ED in '08 Bike Team around Iowa and learn more about the state of America's schools.

  • 07.26.2008

    RAGBRAI Bike Race

    Cheer on the ED in '08 Bike Team around Iowa and learn more about the state of America's schools.

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  • 06.28.2008

    Poll: Schools not properly preparing kids

    Half of Americans say U.S. schools are doing only a fair to poor job preparing kids for college and the work force. Even more feel that way about the skills kids need to survive as adults, an Associated Press poll released Friday finds. (Associated Press)

  • 06.25.2008

    Teacher Bonuses Get Unions' Blessing

    One of the most ambitious pay-for-performance initiatives in Washington area schools is drawing strong teacher interest and local union support even though many national labor leaders have long asserted that it is unfair to link teachers' paychecks directly to their students' test scores. (Washington Post)

  • 06.24.2008

    More rigorous instruction urged for middle-schoolers

    Middle schoolers need longer school days, specially trained teachers and more challenging academics if school officials hope to reverse a decades-long trend of sagging achievement rates, according to a report presented Tuesday to the State Board of Education. (Baltimore Sun)

  • 06.24.2008

    New York Students Improve in Reading and Math

    State Education Commissioner Richard Mills called the results “encouraging and exciting,” saying they were evidence that the state’s emphasis on giving more money to needy school districts and focusing on high standards was successful. (New York Times)

  • 06.24.2008

    EDITORIAL: Governor readies next reform wave

    The Boston Herald editorializes, "So at least everyone’s on the same page: It’s time for a “new era” of education reform." (Boston Herald)

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Featured Event

Gov. Romer at the Library of Congress

At a day-long event held at the Library of Congress, the campaign brought together economists from around the world to discuss the link between achievement in education and economic prosperity.

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Roy's Blog on Schools

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Cycling Across Iowa for Strong American Schools

It's going to be light blogging this week as I'm taking some time off to spend with the grandkids. However, even though I'm on vacation, the campaign ...

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Voices From the Campaign - Strong American Schools

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Question of the Week 2: Impact of Blogs

Question of the Week: What impact have blogs had on the education debate? Guest Answer from Joanne Jacobs, author of "Our School: The Inspiring Story ...

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