Category Archives: Turnaround Schools

Duncan Greets Students on First Day of School

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Ben Firke

For many high school students, the first day of school usually involves shuffling through the halls trying to find next period’s classroom and comparing class schedules with friends, but for students at Eastern High in Washington, DC, the first day … Continue reading →

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Staying Competitive Through Education: The President and American Business Leaders Announce New Commitments

Posted on July 20, 2011 by White House

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. On July 18th, the President hosted an education roundtable with key leaders in both the private and public sectors to discuss ways we can ensure a competitive American workforce. The attendees, including business leaders, Secretary Duncan, … Continue reading →

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SIG Grant Invested in Teachers, Technology at Rural Turnaround High School

Posted on May 31, 2011 by John White

Teachers and administrators in the rural village of DePue, Ill—more than 100 miles southwest of Chicago—are connecting with their colleagues and students in new and exciting ways as they lead the difficult work of turning around academic achievement in their … Continue reading →

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Supporting Rural Schools

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana

Cross-posted from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Blog As I’ve mentioned in this blog before, we in OESE are taking a new approach to working and helping districts build capacity, especially those who serve diverse groups of … Continue reading →

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Building Capacity for School Turnaround: The 2011 School Improvement Grant Regional Conferences

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana

This morning, I’m excited to help kick off the 2011 School Improvement Grant Eastern Regional Conference in Washington, DC – an intensive, two-day event for school, district, and state leaders who are working to turn around their lowest-performing schools. The … Continue reading →

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4-H and Extensions Offer Partners for School Turnarounds

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Sherry Schweitzer

“I couldn’t be more hopeful, more optimistic about your generation” Secretary Duncan told a group of nearly 500 4-H youth delegates earlier today at the National 4-H Youth Conference in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Secretary Duncan … Continue reading →

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Duncan Hears the Success Story of “Fantabulous” Sousa Middle

Posted on January 6, 2011 by jjohnson

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan met for the first time with a coalition of District of Columbia education leaders and held a panel discussion including parents, teachers, and students at a D.C. middle school that is producing dramatic gains … Continue reading →

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2010 Superintendents of the Year Call on “Coach” Duncan to Promote Turnaround Successes

Posted on December 14, 2010 by pkickbush

Secretary Duncan met with 29 Superintendents of the Year to discuss what works in turning around low-performing schools. See list of 730 turnaround schools. Continue reading →

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‘No Excuses’ Defines Success at Springfield, Illinois, Schools

Posted on December 7, 2010 by pkickbush

“We don’t use poverty as an excuse for low achievement.” That message was seen and heard during a day of visiting Springfield, IL, schools. Continue reading →

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Duncan, Van Roekel and Hite Discuss Strategies to Turn Around Low-Performing Schools

Posted on December 1, 2010 by jjohnson

Secretary Duncan and NEA President Dennis Van Roekel visited a Prince George’s County school for a roundtable discussion on strategies for turning around low-performing schools. Continue reading →

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School Improvement Grants at Work in Miami-Dade

Posted on November 24, 2010 by jjohnson

Assistant Secretary Thelma Meléndez visited Miami-Dade to see School Improvement Grants in action. Here’s her report. Continue reading →

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Community and Interfaith Service Helping Turn Around Our Lowest-Performing Schools

Posted on September 22, 2010 by pkickbush

Education, nonprofit, and faith leaders participated in a White House meeting on the role of community-based organizations in turning around low-performing schools. Continue reading →

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