Rural education
Rural education 
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November 4, 2014
During remarks at the Rural Education National Forum in Columbus, Ohio, Secretary Duncan discusses the challenges facing rural education in America, recognizes the accomplishments of states and districts, and celebrates rural community values that help to support academic excellence.
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November 5, 2013
Thank you! What a wonderful convention we have here today! As I look around Freedom Hall, I am so hopeful about our nation's future.
In this crowd of 15,000 strong are the future leaders of America. I see future farmers and ranchers—and so much more.
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November 1, 2013
Thank you, Dr. Ross, for that kind introduction and for being a great partner in reform.
I'm pleased to be here today to address the Rural Education National Forum because, too often, the challenges of rural education are neglected.
After nearly five years in Washington, I've learned that much of the public narrative surrounding education is wrong or badly exaggerated.
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May 30, 2012
John White, the U.S. Department of Education's deputy assistant secretary for rural outreach, will visit the Blue Valley School District's Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) on Wednesday at Noon CT in Overland Park, Kan., and address the Rural States Network annual meeting on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. CT in Kansas City, Mo.
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December 19, 2011
Deputy Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Mark Zuckerman, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and the Department’s Assistant Deputy Secretary for the Office of Innovation and Improvement Jim Shelton will hold a national press call today at 2 p.m. ET on the second round winners of the Promise Neighborhoods program.
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December 16, 2011
Today, the White House announced that nine statesCalifornia, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washingtonwill receive grant awards from the $500 million Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge fund, a competitive grant program jointly administered by the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services.
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August 1, 2011
Many rural schools begin welcoming students back for the new academic year this month and the U.S. Department of Education today announced that it will hold events and engage in outreach efforts throughout August to help promote the strengths, opportunities, and challenges in rural education.
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June 9, 2011
Washington, D.C.—The White House today announced the establishment of the first White House Rural Council. While rural communities face challenges, they also present economic potential.
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February 2, 2011
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October 14, 2010