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Rod Paige

American politician (1933-2025) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 92

Roderick Raynor Paige Sr. was an American academic and politician who served as the 7th United States secretary of education from 2001 to 2005 during the George W. Bush administration. He was the first African American to serve as the secretary of education.

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Harold W. McGraw Prize in Education2000

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His tenure as education secretary was noted for his involvement in the creation and passage of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2002.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2025 · aged 92