Tag Archives: College Affordability

Sharing Responsibility for College Affordability, Quality and Completion

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Martha Kanter

One of the best parts of my job is the chance I get to meet outstanding academic and student leaders as I travel around the country.  For me, the best moments often come right before or after I deliver my … Continue reading →

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2013 Education Budget: What it Means For You

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Continuing its commitment to education and an America built to last, the Obama Administration released its 2013 budget proposal to Congress today. It includes new education investments that will give U.S. students and workers the education and training they need … Continue reading →

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“School Days” Video Features Plans for Making College More Affordable

Posted on February 13, 2012 by John McGrath

The January 2012 edition of “School Days,” the monthly video journal of the U.S. Department of Education, features President Obama’s State of the Union message and his plans for making college more affordable, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s challenge for … Continue reading →

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In Boston: Arne Says We Must Invest in Education

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“Education is an investment,” Secretary Duncan told a town hall audience earlier this week at Emerson College in Boston. Duncan explained that other countries aren’t cutting their investment in education, and for America to compete in the global economy, investing … Continue reading →

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Obama in Michigan: Views from a Teacher and Parent

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Guest Blogger

“… The degree you earn from Michigan will be the best tool you have to achieve that basic American promise … be part of something that is adding value to this country and maybe changing the world.  …That’s what the … Continue reading →

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Duncan Discusses College Affordability During Florida Town Halls

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“The way we’re going to bring in and keep the great jobs in this country is by having the most educated workforce,” Secretary Duncan said last week at a town hall in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Speaking with a large group … Continue reading →

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Everything You Need to Know About President Obama’s Blueprint for College Affordability

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. In the State of the Union, President Obama made a point to talk about two critically important trends when it comes to education. First, if you look at unemployment rates broken down by education level, … Continue reading →

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Affording College? Maybe it IS a reality!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Ed. Note: Chanda Kropp is a high school Spanish teacher in Hutchinson, Minn., and a 2010 Mom Congress Delegate. Here she shares her impressions from a recent town hall in Minneapolis. I must admit, the thought has crossed my mind many … Continue reading →

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