Category Archives: P-12 Reform

Obama in State of the Union: “America is Back”

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“Teachers matter,” said President Barack Obama last night during his State of the Union address. “Instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo” he said, let’s offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on … Continue reading →

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After 10 Years, It’s Time for a New NCLB

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Arne Duncan

The following op-ed appeared in the January 8, 2012 edition of the Washington Post. Ten years ago today, President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act. The law has improved American education in some ways, but it also still … Continue reading →

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Reforming NCLB Requires Flexibility and Accountability

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Arne Duncan

Fixing No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is four years overdue. In March of 2010, the Administration unveiled its Blueprint for Reform. Since then we’ve worked on a bipartisan basis to craft a comprehensive reform bill that would help give our … Continue reading →

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ED’s Carmel Martin to Answer ESEA Flexibility Questions via Twitter Chat

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Carmel Martin, the U.S. Department of Education’s assistant secretary for planning, evaluation and policy development will host a Twitter chat on Wednesday, October 5, from 4-5 PM EDT to answer questions about the Obama Administration’s recent announcement that states can … Continue reading →

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Weekly Address: Strengthening the American Education System

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House blog. President Obama explains that states will have greater flexibility to find innovative ways of improving the education system, so that we can raise standards in our classrooms and prepare the next generation to succeed … Continue reading →

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Education Community Weighs In on NCLB Flexibility

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“This isn’t just the right thing to do for our kids -– it’s the right thing to do for our country,” said President Obama earlier today when he announced details on how states can get relief from provisions of the … Continue reading →

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What NCLB Flexibility Means for You

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Earlier today President Obama provided details on how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act- or No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The new flexibility supports local and state education reform across the country in … Continue reading →

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Obama Administration Offers Flexibility from No Child Left Behind

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Today, the Obama Administration outlined how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act – or No Child Left Behind (NCLB) – in exchange for serious state-led efforts to close achievement gaps, promote rigorous accountability, … Continue reading →

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Duncan on Parent Involvement and Fixing NCLB

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Secretary Duncan recently sat down to respond to a few comments he received on his Facebook page.  Duncan describes the importance of parents in a student’s education, and he says that it’s important we do “everything we can do to … Continue reading →

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Business and Community Leaders Champion Education Reform

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Guest Blogger

For Deputy Secretary of Education Tony Miller, last week’s “Education and the Economy” tour took him to Cleveland and Chicago, where he spoke with a diverse group of business, community and education leaders. In Cleveland on Thursday, Sept. 8, Miller … Continue reading →

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Northwest Indiana Is Ready

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Dave Hoff

We are ready. That’s the message that the One Region, One Vision initiative sent to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan when the Education and the Economy bus tour stopped in Merrillville, Ind., on Thursday afternoon. Before Secretary Duncan delivered his … Continue reading →

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Education and the ‘New Day’ in Detroit

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Dave Hoff

In a spirited community meeting at a high-performing public school in Detroit, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan reminded the audience that the city’s economic renaissance is inextricably linked to the reform of its schools. “I couldn’t be more hopeful about … Continue reading →

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