Laura Bush Expected To Unveil Public School Reform Program.

The Dallas Morning News (9/29, Stahl) reports, "Former first lady Laura Bush is expected to unveil a public school reform program today that will be the first large-scale policy initiative of the George W. Bush Institute at" Southern Methodist University. According to the Morning News, "The plan involves a new collaboration of educators, nonprofits and businesses aimed at improving the performance of public school students by altering the role of principals. ... The idea is to develop a fast track into schools for experienced or promising leaders who don't necessarily have training as educators – such as retired military personnel."