Author Archives: Martha Kanter

Lighting Candles Across America: The Back to School Bus Tour

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Martha Kanter

Many people ask me what I like most about my job as Under Secretary of Education.  The answer is easy: it has reinforced my optimism about our shared American future and my confidence that we are rising to meet the … Continue reading →

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Campus Safety Is Essential For A Successful Learning Environment: If You See Something, Say Something!

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Martha Kanter

As a community college president for 16 years before being appointed the Under Secretary of Education, I wanted to do everything in my power to prevent violence on campus. Building trust among the campus constituencies with the campus chief of … Continue reading →

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GEAR UP Advances College Affordability with College Savings Accounts for 10,000 High School Students

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Martha Kanter

In 2009, when President Obama proposed that by 2020 our nation would have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world, the Department of Education set our agenda to that goal. Secretary Duncan calls it “our North Star.” The … Continue reading →

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Building America’s Future for Foster Youth

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Martha Kanter

Two weeks ago during a transformative evening hosted by the Casey Family Programs, leaders from local, state and federal agencies, philanthropies and non-profit organizations convened to discuss ways in which we could partner to improve the lives of our nation’s … Continue reading →

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The University and the Economy

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Martha Kanter

America’s colleges and universities often make a significant difference in the lives of their communities. This was apparent at the University of Northern Colorado where President Kay Norton, faculty and staff have taken bold steps to keep Greeley and the … Continue reading →

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Sharing Responsibility for College Affordability, Quality and Completion

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Martha Kanter

One of the best parts of my job is the chance I get to meet outstanding academic and student leaders as I travel around the country.  For me, the best moments often come right before or after I deliver my … Continue reading →

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Thanking Miss Leverich

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Martha Kanter

Imagine for a moment having your teacher tell you that you had to compete to sit in the front row each time you entered her classroom. Imagine her telling the class that she expected every student to raise her hand … Continue reading →

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