Rod Paige

Dr. Roderick Raynor Paige (born June 17, 1933), served as the 7th United States Secretary of Education from 2001 to 2005. Paige, who grew up in segregated Mississippi, built a career on a belief that education equalizes opportunity, moving from college dean and school superintendent to be the first African American to serve as the nation's education chief.

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June 17 - 1933 - United States Secretary of Education - 2001 - 2005 - Mississippi - Education - College - Dean - Superintendent - African American

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On November 15, 2004, Dr. Paige announced his resignation after overseeing the President's education agenda for four years. White House domestic policy adviser Margaret Spellings was nominated as his successor. The U.S. Senate confirmed her on January 20, 2005, following Bush's inauguration for a second term.

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November 15 - 2004 - White House - Margaret Spellings - U.S. Senate - January 20 - 2005

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Born in Monticello, Mississippi, Secretary Paige is the son of public school educators. He earned a bachelor's degree from Jackson State University in Mississippi and a Master's degree and a doctorate from Indiana University at Bloomington.

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Monticello, Mississippi - Public school - Bachelor's degree - Jackson State University - Master's degree - Doctorate - Indiana University at Bloomington

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