Category Archives: P-12 Reform

On Charter Schools and Swimming Pools: A Changing Tide in School Choice

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Summer is a time when I am reminded that the world is divided into two kinds of people:  those who, when confronted with a cold swimming pool, enter one toe at a time and those who dive right in. In … Continue reading →

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Duncan Tells Teachers: Change is Hard

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Teaching is really hard work, Secretary Duncan told a group of more than 800 teachers this morning in Baltimore County, and the job is becoming more challenging as education reforms take hold in classrooms. The Secretary spoke frankly about the … Continue reading →

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Duncan Talks Obama Education Record at Mom Congress

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

What is the proper role of the federal government in education? Secretary Arne Duncan answered this question Monday at Parenting‘s annual Mom Congress in Washington. “Under President Obama’s leadership, our role here in Washington is to support you,” Duncan said. … Continue reading →

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We Can’t Wait: 10 States Approved for NCLB Flexibility

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“We can’t wait,” President Obama said earlier today at a White House event to announce that 10 states have been approved for flexibility in exchange for reform from No Child Left Behind. The ten states approved for flexibility are Colorado, … Continue reading →

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Obama in State of the Union: “America is Back”

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“Teachers matter,” said President Barack Obama last night during his State of the Union address. “Instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo” he said, let’s offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on … 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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Reforming NCLB Requires Flexibility and Accountability

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Arne Duncan

Fixing No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is four years overdue. In March of 2010, the Administration unveiled its Blueprint for Reform. Since then we’ve worked on a bipartisan basis to craft a comprehensive reform bill that would help give our … Continue reading →

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ED’s Carmel Martin to Answer ESEA Flexibility Questions via Twitter Chat

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Carmel Martin, the U.S. Department of Education’s assistant secretary for planning, evaluation and policy development will host a Twitter chat on Wednesday, October 5, from 4-5 PM EDT to answer questions about the Obama Administration’s recent announcement that states can … Continue reading →

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Weekly Address: Strengthening the American Education System

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House blog. President Obama explains that states will have greater flexibility to find innovative ways of improving the education system, so that we can raise standards in our classrooms and prepare the next generation to succeed … Continue reading →

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Education Community Weighs In on NCLB Flexibility

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“This isn’t just the right thing to do for our kids -– it’s the right thing to do for our country,” said President Obama earlier today when he announced details on how states can get relief from provisions of the … Continue reading →

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What NCLB Flexibility Means for You

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Earlier today President Obama provided details on how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act- or No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The new flexibility supports local and state education reform across the country in … Continue reading →

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Obama Administration Offers Flexibility from No Child Left Behind

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Today, the Obama Administration outlined how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act – or No Child Left Behind (NCLB) – in exchange for serious state-led efforts to close achievement gaps, promote rigorous accountability, … Continue reading →

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