As Secretary of Education in Ronald Reagan’s cabinet, Ted Bell faces an uphill battle. Many Republicans want the department eliminated. Internal politics make staff appointments difficult. To move forward, Bell works in and around the system, raising controversial issues such as bilingual education and creating the task force that develops the report “A Nation at Risk.” His appointment is a test of his political and leadership skills.
Subjects: Leadership, Politics
Setting: Government
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