NAME _ Arne Duncan

AGE-BIRTHDATE-LOCATION _ 44; Nov. 6, 1964; Chicago.

EXPERIENCE _ Various positions at Chicago Public Schools, including chief executive officer, 2001-present, deputy chief of staff, 2000-2001, and director of magnet schools and programs, 1998-2000; executive director, Ariel Education Initiative, 1992-1998; professional basketball player in Australia, 1987-1991.

EDUCATION _ bachelor's degree in sociology, Harvard University, 1987.

FAMILY _ married to Karen Duncan, two children.