Tag Archives: Commencement

Endless Possibility

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Endless possibility. That’s the motto of the Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint. N.M., and it’s more than just a catchy slogan: The students there are proving that with education, possibilities are endless. Secretary Duncan visited NTC last Saturday to give … Continue reading →

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In America, Education Is Still the Great Equalizer

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“In America, education is still the great equalizer,” Secretary Duncan told a group of graduates at Fayetteville State University’s Winter Commencement on Saturday. Duncan described the importance of education in today’s economy, and that education is, in the long run, … Continue reading →

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Making History for Students with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. As high school seniors all across the country graduated this week, history was quietly being made in Washington, D.C. at the Department of Education for 23 D.C. public school students with developmental and intellectual … Continue reading →

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Tune In to the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge TV Special

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Three weeks ago President Obama traveled to Memphis, Tennessee to deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of Booker T. Washington High School, the winner of this year’s Race to the Top Commencement … Continue reading →

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And the Winner of the 2011 Commencement Challenge Is…

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Today, Vice President Joe Biden called Principal Alisha Kiner of Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis Tennessee to tell her that her school had won the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge! … Continue reading →

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Your Turn to Weigh In on the 2011 Commencement Challenge

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House Blog Do you remember your high school commencement speaker?  Neither do I. This year, one lucky high school will have an unforgettable commencement speaker – President Obama – and we need your help to determine … Continue reading →

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