Author Archives: Cameron Brenchley

Watch the Education Drives America Bus Tour Live

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Visit ed.gov/bustour to read more about the tour and to see all the stops. Below are our events scheduled to be streamed live online. Times are listed in the time zone of the event and please not that events and … Continue reading →

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Bus Sneak Peek and Final Details Released

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

The Education Drives America bus has a full tank of gas is ready for the launch of ED’s back-to-school tour. Secretary Arne Duncan will kick off the tour in Silicon Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 12, and below are the details … Continue reading →

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Education Drives America – Bus Tour Stops in the Midwest

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Leaving the Rockies behind, this year’s Education Drives America back-to-school bus tour will head through the Great Plains and on to the Midwest with stops in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. Here are the details released today: Topeka – Sept. … Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain High – Details for Bus Tour Stops in WY and CO

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

ED’s third annual back-to-school bus tour is taking Secretary Duncan and top federal education officials across the country for a series of events and community conversations reinforcing the message that Education Drives America. Yesterday we provided details on our stops … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Bus Tour Takes Shape – CA, NV, UT

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

What do tech startups, the Biggest Little City in the World, and great skiing have in common? They’re the first things that come to my mind when describing the early stops on ED’s Education Drives America cross-country bus tour. Silicon … Continue reading →

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White House Honors Parents as Champions of Change

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

In a recent speech, Secretary Duncan noted that parents understand better than anyone how important it is that schools prepare students for success in life—not just with academic knowledge, but with the skills needed to succeed in jobs and to … Continue reading →

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Arne on Cost of College and Pell Grants

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Secretary Arne Duncan sat down recently to answer questions he received via social media, email and mail. Zack wanted to know if Arne thought the rising cost of college would keep Americans from a post-secondary education. Arne says that college … Continue reading →

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Duncan Tells Teachers: Change is Hard

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Teaching is really hard work, Secretary Duncan told a group of more than 800 teachers this morning in Baltimore County, and the job is becoming more challenging as education reforms take hold in classrooms. The Secretary spoke frankly about the … Continue reading →

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Recognizing “Champions of Change” School Turnaround Leaders

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Earlier today the White House welcomed more than 100 state, district, and school leaders and educators to honor 12 distinguished school turnaround leaders as “Champions of Change.” The educators were recognized for their roles in building a culture of high … Continue reading →

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Cities Announced! 2012 Back-to-School Bus Tour

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Earlier today, Secretary Arne Duncan announced ED’s third back-to-school bus tour. The tour, themed Education Drives America, will take Duncan and senior ED leaders across the country, with stops in the following cities: Redwood City, Calif. Sacramento, Calif. Reno, Nev. … Continue reading →

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Secretary Duncan Testifies on Across-the-Board Budget Cuts

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Earlier today Secretary of Education Arne Duncan testified on Capitol Hill about the impact of budget cuts called sequestration. Sequestration would mandate across-the-board cuts to the federal budget that will go into effect in January if Congress doesn’t act. While … Continue reading →

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5 Steps for Picking a College

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Picking a college can be a daunting task for students and their families. The Obama Administration and the Department of Education are making it easier for students to pick the right school by providing key information on a school’s cost … Continue reading →

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