HOUSTON – Houston Mayor John Whitmire confirms the former Houston ISD superintendent and U.S. Education Secretary, Rod Paige, died on Tuesday. He was 92.

Paige had a distinguished career in public service, serving as Dean of the Texas Southern University College of Education, Superintendent of Houston ISD, and as U.S. Education Secretary under President George W. Bush from 2001-2005.

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“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Rod Paige. He was a Houston hero, respected educator and a dear friend,” Whitmire said in a statement. Throughout his distinguished career in public service, from Dean of the Texas Southern University College of Education, Houston Independent School District superintendent or serving

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