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18 Feb 2015, 8:15 am by Associated Press
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to discuss his proposed bill that would strengthen Maryland's charter school law. [read post]
12 Jan 2012, 10:15 am by Lucas A. Ferrara, Esq.
Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 12:15 PM: The Vice President and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan deliver remarks on college affordability 1:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney  4:00 PM: The Vice President attends an event to thank local supporters in the Columbus, Ohio, area. 5:30 PM: The Vice President attends a campaign event. [read post]
26 Jul 2009, 9:21 pm
Charters schools have long been a growing feature of educational reform efforts, which is likely to continue under Arne Duncan, the new Secretary of Education. [read post]
1 Sep 2009, 4:19 pm
Here's Education Secretary Arne Duncan's letter to principles announcing President Obama's speech to America's schoolchildren on September 8.Here's the list of suggested classroom activities for before, during, and... [read post]
9 May 2014, 4:15 am by Immigration Prof
LexisNexis Legal Newsroom: Immigration Law report that Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary Arne Duncan have announced updated guidance to assist public elementary and secondary schools to ensure enrollment processes are consistent with the law and fulfill their obligation to... [read post]
9 Feb 2013, 4:20 pm
In the pews were Michelle Obama, Valerie Jarrett, Arne Duncan, Rahm Emanuel, Pat Quinn, and  Jesse Jackson. [read post]
7 Mar 2018, 7:28 am by Tom Smith
On March 8, 2010, one year into the Obama Administration, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan gave a passionate speech in which he asserted (correctly) that African-American students are the subjects of school discipline at higher rates than white students. [read post]
6 Oct 2015, 7:03 am by LaJuana Davis
Following Education Secretary Arne Duncan's announcement last week that he is stepping down in December, eyes have turned towards Duncan's successor, John King. [read post]
12 Jul 2015, 7:32 am
I found this from June 2014: "AFT’s Weingarten smacks Arne Duncan about his praise for Vergara decision":American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten just sent a letter... to Education Secretary Arne Duncan blasting him for his statement praising a California judge’s decision to throw out five state statutes that provide job protections to teachers.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rolf M. [read post]
16 Nov 2010, 1:59 am
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Education Secretary Arne Duncan have urged lawmakers to act quickly on a bill they say will improve school meals.In a joint statement Monday, Vilsack and Duncan highlighted opportunities for improving the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs through the child nutrition bill pending in the House.The Senate has already passed the Child Nutrition Reauthorization bill -- called the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act -- which… [read post]
4 Jun 2014, 4:03 am by Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Here. an excerpt: After several discussions with tribal leaders regarding systemic issues within the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), in September 2013, Secretary of the Interior Jewell and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan appointed the American Indian Education Study Group (Study Group) to diagnose the causes of chronic academic failure in BIE-funded schools, one of the lowest-performing set of schools in the country. [read post]
2 Mar 2011, 10:56 am by Glenn Reynolds
Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan to share records CREW obtained through its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against Education. [read post]
29 Apr 2014, 5:00 am by LaJuana Davis
Teacher evaluation assessments were the sticking point between Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Washington officials.... [read post]
29 Jul 2013, 9:22 am by Jim Gerl
Here's a quick quote from the keynote by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to whet your appetite: "Some politicians seem to think that education is an expense that can be cut in tough economic times. [read post]
31 Oct 2009, 8:16 am by Phil Cave
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and some of America’s top retired military brass will hold a news conference at the National Press Club Thursday to call for immediate action to address this national security threat. [read post]
1 May 2014, 6:20 am by LaJuana Davis
Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced that the ED will release new plans this summer that would reward colleges of education that meet certain metrics, including job placement, pass rates on licensing exams, and teacher evaluations. [read post]
28 Oct 2014, 10:13 am by Derek Black
Today eleven more civil rights groups released recommendations to President Obama, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Congressional and State Educational Leaders urging increased educational opportunity and equity for students of color through improvements to local,... [read post]