Education Secretary Arne Duncan

Ask the Teachers

Sec. Arne Duncan | Posted 05.07.2012

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Sec. Arne Duncan

Nothing is more important than preparing our children to compete and succeed in the global economy. That means we need to make teaching not only one of America's most important professions, but also one of America's most valued profession.

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Open Letter To U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Gary Orfield | Posted 05.14.2012

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Gary Orfield

It has never been more important to monitor the use of exclusionary practices in schools. Our nation's schools expel over 100,000 students and suspend over 3,000,000 students at least once during each school year.

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Superintendents, the Correct Answer Is "D -- All of the Above"

Elaine Weiss | Posted 05.09.2012

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Elaine Weiss

Education leaders appear oddly removed from the myriad out-of-school obstacles faced by the many students living in and near poverty.

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10 Minutes With Arne Duncan

Matt Weber | Posted 04.09.2012

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Matt Weber

Fielding a gamut of current educational queries, from the rising cost of college tuition to the changing role of education schools across the country, Sec. Duncan reflected on these issues facing the field.

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Teacher Pay: U.S. Ranks 22nd Out Of 27 Countries

Jack Jennings | Posted 10.30.2011

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Jack Jennings

If teachers are so important, why don't our schools attract and keep the best teachers? A major reason is that we aren't willing to pay excellent teachers what they deserve.

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Joy Resmovits

States Seek Waivers In Light Of More Schools Deemed 'Failing' Under NCLB

HuffingtonPost.com | Joy Resmovits | Posted 10.04.2011

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Despite a rise in test scores, 84 percent of Missouri's schools failed to make "adequate yearly progress," according to a report released by the state...

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Jordan Howard

Grassroots Teachers Organization Calls For Reform

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Howard | Posted 09.29.2011

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WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama was swept into office amid calls for change in the country on issues ranging from the economy to education. Almos...

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Joy Resmovits

Sen. Michael Bennet Expects Senate NCLB Draft Ready By Fall

HuffingtonPost.com | Joy Resmovits | Posted 09.24.2011

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WASHINGTON -- As Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) sees it, the holdup on overhauling the nation's sweeping education law, No Child Left Behind, has littl...

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Sexual Assaults Will Continue Unless We Educate Young Men

Amy Siskind | Posted 06.05.2011

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Amy Siskind

When I read the latest sexual assault stats, I felt a knot in my stomach. My daughter will enter college with such a high chance of being a victim?

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The State Of The Union: No Time To Slow Down On Education Reform

Kati Haycock | Posted 05.25.2011

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Kati Haycock

We need the president to ask more -- not less -- of our students and our schools because, given the state of the union, we have neither a moment nor a child to waste.

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United States - India Business Council Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary

Sunil Chacko | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sunil Chacko

Hundreds of US and Indian participants celebrated the 35th anniversary of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) in Washington, DC. The sessions this year were focused on the themes of "Education, Infrastructure & Inclusive Growth."

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Financial Reform: "Too Small to Succeed"

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joseph A. Palermo

We need to understand that "regulatory capture" has become a way of life in Washington. The current reforms don't go nearly far enough.

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Eric, Arne and Chicago 2016

Charles Butler | Posted 05.25.2011

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Charles Butler

While I hate to say I told you so, however I told you so. I predicted that the Chicago 2016 Committee would lose the bid for the Olympics. My reasons...

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