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Secretary Duncan Testifies Before House Committee
March 3, 2010 – 3:36 pm
Secretary Duncan discussed the 2011 budget, ESEA reauthorization, and the administration’s teacher quality agenda at a House Ed and Labor Committee hearing.
Census: Why It Matters for America’s Children
March 2, 2010 – 1:43 pm
It’s 10 short questions. Simply fill in the answers and mail in the form. It matters for America’s school children. Here’s why.
Direct Student Loans: A Better Way to Invest in Education
March 1, 2010 – 10:30 am
Let’s eliminate subsidies for banks and use the money to help poor and middle-class Americans attend college.
President Renews White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
March 1, 2010 – 10:28 am
President Obama signed an executive order renewing the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Watch video of his remarks.
Duncan Applauds Hispanic Education Campaign
February 25, 2010 – 1:17 pm
Secretary Duncan spoke at the launch of Univision Communications’ new education initiative — Es El Momento (The Moment is Now).
Secretary Arne Duncan at the National Governors Association Meeting
February 23, 2010 – 1:36 pm
Secretary Duncan spoke at the National Governors Association winter meeting about the Obama Administration’s education agenda. Watch the video.
New Open Innovation Portal Awaits Ideas
February 23, 2010 – 12:05 pm
Learn about a new place where education innovators can share ideas and collaborate to turn those ideas into reality.
Secretary Duncan Talks with Reporters About Direct Lending
February 19, 2010 – 6:27 pm
Secretary Duncan talked with reporters about the need to end taxpayer subsidies to banks and send more Americans to college, strengthen community colleges, and improve early learning. Read the transcript.
Congressional Leaders Announce Bipartisan ESEA Review
February 19, 2010 – 12:36 pm
Democratic and Republican leaders of the House Committee on Ed and Labor announced plans for a bipartisan reform of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
