Category Archives: Photos

Bakersville Elementary School, Manchester, NH

Posted on August 31, 2010 by jjohnson

This morning’s stop at Bakersville Elementary School started with a tour – not of the school, but of the neighborhood. Here’s a video of the tour and the discussion with teachers and parents that followed. Click here for an accessible … Continue reading →

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Duncan Asks: How Do We Improve the Teaching Profession?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by pkickbush

Imagine you’re a studying to be a teacher, and on the first day of the new semester, the Secretary of Education arrives to ask your opinions about the future of the teaching profession. Watch the video. Continue reading →

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Working Together to Address Students’ Needs

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Dave Hoff

Education is everybody’s responsibility, and everyone has a role to play: teachers, parents, elected officials, and school leaders. Continue reading →

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Reclaim the Dream

Posted on August 30, 2010 by jreeves

Secretary Duncan and his family, Assistant Secretaries Peter Cunningham and Russlyn Ali, and other Department of Education employees participated in Saturday’s “Reclaim the Dream” Rally at Dunbar High school in Washington, DC. The rally drew thousands of students, teachers, parents, … Continue reading →

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Duncan Praises New York’s Race to the Top Plan

Posted on August 30, 2010 by jjohnson

At the first stop on the second half of back to school tour, Secretary Duncan praised New York’s bold vision for reforming schools. Continue reading →

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New York’s Mission: Improving Teacher Effectiveness

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Dave Hoff

Secretary Duncan visited New York teachers union headquarters to hear about efforts to support teacher development and improve teacher evaluation. Continue reading →

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A New Turnaround Strategy

Posted on August 27, 2010 by jjohnson

Secretary Duncan talked with teachers, parents, and others at George C. Hall Elementary School, a turnaround school in Mobile, AL. Watch a video about how the school was transformed. Continue reading →

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Freedom School Program Jackson State

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Massie Ritsch

The bus tour stopped at Jackson State University to visit the Kids Kollege Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School after-school program. Watch the video. Continue reading →

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Secretary Dunkin’

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Massie Ritsch

After a day of events in Arkansas and Louisiana, Secretary Duncan changed out of his suit and tie for a basketball scrimmage with the Madison High School Jaguars in Tallulah. Watch the video. Continue reading →

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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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Central High School: Courageous as Ever

Posted on August 26, 2010 by asmigiel

Secretary Duncan joined Arkansas state leaders to applaud Central High School’s achievements since a half century ago when 9 African American teenagers were stopped as they tried to enter the all-white school. Continue reading →

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