Author Archives: Arne Duncan

Institutions Commit to Providing Millions of Students with Easy-To-Understand Information About College Costs

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Arne Duncan

We know that students and their families face a difficult task in deciding where to enroll for higher education, and understanding the cost of college—and how to pay for it—can be daunting. Too often, students are left without a clear … Continue reading →

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Teaching Fellows Represent, Respect Teachers

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Arne Duncan

Last week was bittersweet at the Department of Education. After a truly incredible year working with some of the best teachers in the country, we released our 2011-2012 Teaching Ambassador Fellows to return to their work in classrooms and school … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Success: 40 Years of Pell Grants

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Arne Duncan

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Chances are you know someone who wouldn’t have gone to college without the help of a Pell Grant. Since 1972, more than 60 million Americans have received financial assistance to earn their degree.   As … Continue reading →

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Obama Administration Position on DC Vouchers

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Arne Duncan

You may have seen a few stories yesterday that left a misleading impression that the Obama administration changed our position on vouchers. That’s not true. As we said yesterday, our focus is on making sure all students get a world-class … Continue reading →

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Connecting Educators, Building Communities Across Rural America

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Arne Duncan

In an increasingly interconnected world, we can no longer allow geography to be a barrier to education and opportunity in rural America. Through the national broadband plan and unprecedented investments in education reform, the Obama administration is leveraging the power … Continue reading →

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Take Politics Out of Student Loan Process

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Arne Duncan

This op-ed appeared in today’s edition of Politico. Last month, I had the honor of giving the commencement address at Howard University. I was filled with hope and inspiration looking out at the faces of all those young people, often … Continue reading →

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Join Us and Thank a Teacher

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Arne Duncan

Darlene McCampbell, my high school English teacher, was an extraordinary teacher. She challenged us, encouraged us, and brought out the best in us. Mrs. McCampbell is still teaching and inspiring students today. Great teachers help mold the future every day, and are … Continue reading →

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Ask the Teachers

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Arne Duncan

Cross-posted from the Huffington Post. When I ask teachers why they teach, they almost always say that it is because they want to make a difference in the lives of children. They talk about the joys of teaching and the … Continue reading →

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Presenting the First Green Ribbon Schools

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Arne Duncan

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Today I had the honor to name 78 schools as the first-ever U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. When we set out a year ago to recognize comprehensive achievement in the areas of environmental … Continue reading →

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It’s March. Do You know How Strong Your Schools’ Arts Programs Are?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Arne Duncan

The arts are an important part of a well-rounded education for all students. All of the arts – dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts – are essential to preparing our nation’s young people for a global economy fueled by … 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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NEA Teachers Step Up

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Arne Duncan

Last year the National Education Association (NEA) took a courageous step by creating a Council on Effective Teachers and Teaching (CETT) and giving them independence and power to make recommendations to transform the teaching profession. On December 8, they moved … Continue reading →

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