Urban Education Secretary in Rural Hamlet
Duncan told a rural town hall that the issue of recruiting and retaining good leaders is not 'unique to rural communities.' Read Full Post >
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August 18, 2009
August 13, 2009
Arne Joins the Al and Newt Education Equality Project Show
If you were in Minnesota for the Republican convention last year or in D.C, during the inauguration you may have been lucky enough to catch the Al and Newt Education Equality Project Show. In case you missed it, it basically involves Rev. Al Sharpton and former Republican House Speaker Newt Ging... Read Full Post >
August 12, 2009
Country Secretary, City Secretary
So this week, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, a former big city superintendent, is headed up to Alaska as part of a cabinet-level push to connect with rural states. The tour has been going on all summer, but the Last Frontier is Duncan's first stop. The trip is part of a larger effort to rea... Read Full Post >
August 06, 2009
Has Ed. Dept. Dissed State Legislators in Race to the Top?
You would be hard-pressed to find this important group mentioned in Education Department's proposed criteria. Read Full Post >
August 05, 2009
To Date, Duncan Not Subpoenaed in Chicago Schools Probe
The Chicago Board of Education has been subpoenaed in a federal investigation...but ex-CPS chief Arne Duncan has not. Read Full Post >
July 27, 2009
Tuesday With Arne
Tomorrow, I'm spending the day with Arne. Yes, the Arne. And, I'll be tweeting about it, so follow along via the Politics K-12 Twitter feed. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will be in Florida as part of his Listening and Learning tour. He'll also give a speech at the GE Foundation's meetin... Read Full Post >
July 17, 2009
Duncan to Principals: Release Your Inner Warrior!
The education secretary tells principals they're the key to turning around failing schools, challenging them "to take on the toughest job in America." Read Full Post >
July 17, 2009
Duncan and Sebelius Tout $10 Billion Pre-K Boost
Rep. Miller's Early Learning Challenge Fund grant program is expected to be marked up next week. Read Full Post >
July 14, 2009
UPDATED: Obama's $12 Billion Boost for Community Colleges
Where is the administration's focus on high school graduates? Read Full Post >
July 06, 2009
Arne and Co. Tackle Mayoral Control
A coterie of education big wigs, including Secretary Arne Duncan, weigh in on the pros and cons of mayoral control while the law's fate in NYC hangs in the balance. Read Full Post >
