Tag Archives: Early Learning

Back to School During Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Guest Blogger

As part of our celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10), more than 65 ED officials from across the country went “Back to School,” shadowing teachers and experiencing firsthand the challenges and rewards of a day in the classroom. Our … Continue reading →

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Early Learning: A Prerequisite for Success in the Hispanic Community

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Guest Blogger

It is no surprise to see a room full of business leaders, but what made the meeting on March 19, different was that the leaders in the room were focused on a different kind of investment: education. Secretary Arne Duncan … Continue reading →

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Testing, Early Learning, and the Pace of Reform: Talking with Teachers

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Arne Duncan

Our work at the US Department of Education aims to make sure that students throughout this country have the education that they deserve – an education that will give every student a genuine opportunity to join a thriving middle class. … Continue reading →

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Arne Joins Senator Harkin in Iowa to Highlight Early Learning

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“I don’t even use the word ‘preschool’ any longer, because I think education starts at birth,” explained Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) yesterday at an early childhood education event in Des Moines, Iowa. Harkin, who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor … Continue reading →

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A Major Investment in Helping Students Get Off on the Right Foot

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“Investing in early learning is one of the smartest things we can do as a nation,” said Secretary Arne Duncan earlier this morning at a town hall meeting with US Human and Health Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to announce a … Continue reading →

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Empowering Parents in Head Start

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Guest Blogger

“President Obama’s cradle-to-career education agenda begins at birth, and we know that investing in high-quality early learning is one of the best choices we can make,” remarked Secretary Duncan in a special message to participants at the 38th Annual National … Continue reading →

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