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Secretary Duncan Talks to Principals

Posted on July 17, 2009 by kwinters

Speaking before a crowded room of principals today at the National Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals leadership conference in Washington, D.C., Secretary Duncan commended principals for their tremendous work during challenging times. He praised them for being extraordinary … Continue reading →

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Four Areas of Reform

Posted on July 13, 2009 by kwinters

In the past month, Secretary Duncan has delivered four speeches detailing ED policy related to four areas of reform. The goals are to improve standards and tests, the effectiveness of teachers, data to inform educators’ decisions, and low-performing schools. States … Continue reading →

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Fall Flu Season, H1N1 Virus

Posted on July 9, 2009 by kwinters

It’s time to start planning and preparing for the fall flu season and the ongoing H1N1 flu outbreak. That’s why, today, the Obama Administration held the H1N1 Influenza Preparedness Summit. More than 50 states, tribes, and territories joined federal officials … Continue reading →

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Duncan Lauds State Standards Initiative

Posted on June 1, 2009 by kwinters

Secretary Arne Duncan praised an effort announced today to create common core state standards in math and language arts. “This is a giant step,” he said of the initiative, which includes 46 states and 3 territories and is being led … Continue reading →

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Excerpts from Secretary Arne Duncan’s Remarks at the National Press Club

Posted on June 1, 2009 by kwinters

Secretary Arne Duncan discussed President Obama’s education agenda in a speech at the National Press Club on May 29, 2009. A video of the speech is at the National Press Club’s website. Below are excerpts from the speech on three … Continue reading →

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Secretary Arne Duncan Takes Listening Tour Online, Invites Comments on Raising Standards

Posted on May 11, 2009 by kwinters

Last week I went to  Berkeley County, West Virginia, to begin an open, honest conversation about education reform. I wanted to hear ideas about how we can accomplish President Obama’s goal of providing every child in America a complete and … Continue reading →

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State Data Systems

Posted on April 10, 2009 by kwinters

ED’s Institute of Education Sciences recently awarded grants to 27 states to help create statewide longitudinal data systems. This brings the total of states receiving such grants to 41 states and the District of Columbia. These systems will help states, … Continue reading →

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Secretary Arne Duncan to Announce First Round of Education Stimulus Funding

Posted on March 31, 2009 by kwinters

Tomorrow Secretary Duncan will visit Doswell Brooks Elementary School in Capital Heights, Maryland, to announce the first round of education stimulus funding available from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Doswell Brooks is a 2008 Title I Distinguished … Continue reading →

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