"The Achiever" is published semi-monthly during the school year for parents and community leaders. Each issue contains news and information about school improvement in the United States. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) "Spellings Calls High School Reform a 'National Priority'"; (2) "Leading High-Achieving Schools" (Sharon Brittingham); and (3) "Close-Up: No Child Left Behind--2006 Education Budget Proposal."