Author Archives: Massie Ritsch

Memories from Monroe

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Massie Ritsch

Secretary Duncan dropped in on a Louisiana Federation of Teachers back-to-school meeting. Watch the video.
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Recovery Act Helps Upgrade Hamburg High

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Massie Ritsch

Stimulus funds have resulted in more jobs in Hamburg, AR, and improvements in the high school facility. Continue reading →

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America’s Standing Among Nations Relies on Great Teachers

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Massie Ritsch

If America is to regain its pre-eminence in education, we owe it to our teachers to share with them useful data and feedback. Continue reading →

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In Arkansas, Duncan Reflects on Clinton Education Legacy

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Massie Ritsch

On the eve of his bus tour, Secretary Duncan arrived in Little Rock and is preparing for a speech on regaining our global standing in education. Continue reading →

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This School Bus Has Feet

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Massie Ritsch

Families in the neighborhood surrounding DC’s Maury Elementary School gather once a week to walk to school together. Continue reading →

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Librarians Nurture Students’ Passions

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Massie Ritsch

Speaking to school librarians, Secretary Duncan says libraries are often “at the heart” of school success. Continue reading →

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Union Teachers Accept Duncan Challenge to Join Him on Reform

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Massie Ritsch

The nation’s second-largest teachers union told Secretary Duncan on Monday that they’re “with” President Obama’s education agenda and eager to collaborate as long as education reform isn’t “done to” teachers. It was an encouraging message from the 1.4-million-member American Federation … Continue reading →

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