Arne Duncan

A New Path to a Career in Education

By Jessica Calefati - Education - August 21, 2009

The Broad Residency program helps business executives get leadership jobs in public school districts. more >>

Arne Duncan, Al Sharpton, and Newt Gingrich Join Forces

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 17, 2009

The 3 gents will tour cities to drum up support for President Obama's school reforms. more >>

The Race Is on for School Reform

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 30, 2009

A new federal program lets states compete for a piece of $4.35 billion if they commit to change. more >>

Harry Potter and Arne Duncan Fight the Summer Reading Slide

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 20, 2009

The education secretary has Obama advisers reading to kids this summer. more >>

First Dog Bo Obama Snacks On Axelrod's Tie

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - June 30, 2009

Axelrod was on hand at a Department of Education reading event. more >>

A Goodbye for Bush's Schoolhouse

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 25, 2009

The Obama administration takes a symbolic step toward reworking the image of No Child Left Behind. more >>

Obama's Education Budget Sees Some Pushback on Capitol Hill

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 22, 2009

Federal plans to reform failing schools and provide opportunities to students face questions. more >>

Close Underperforming Charter Schools, Reward Those That Work

By Andrew J. Rotherham and Richard Whitmire - Opinion - June 17, 2009

Education Secretary Arne Duncan pushes states to reward top independents and close lousy ones. more >>

Turning Around Troubled Schools

By Eddy Ramírez - Education - May 27, 2009

Signs of how Education Secretary Arne Duncan plans to fix failing schools, via his work in Chicago more >>

Obama Looks at Closing (and Reopening) Failing Schools

By Zach Miners - On Education - May 14, 2009

Administration's $5 billion plan aims to turn around some of the country's lowest-performing schools. more >>

A Plan for Parents to Shut Down Schools

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - May 12, 2009

L.A. charter school operators launch a parent campaign to improve L.A.'s worst schools. more >>

Younger Students Outshine High Schoolers in Reading, Math

By Eddy Ramírez - Education - April 28, 2009

Federal test scores for 9-year-olds are the highest since early 1970s. more >>

Will Stimulus Money Lead to Actual Education Reform?

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - April 9, 2009

U.S. schools chief releases stimulus funds with some conditions, but critics are wary. more >>

Low-Income Students Receiving Vouchers Make Reading Gains

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - April 7, 2009

Study finds modest gains in reading but not in math among D.C. students receiving vouchers. more >>

Duncan Chides South Carolina Governor for Refusing Education Stimulus Dollars

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - March 11, 2009

The state's legislature has worked up a budget that relies on the $700 million the state could get. more >>

What Arne Duncan Thinks of No Child Left Behind

By Eddy Ramírez and Kim Clark - Education - February 5, 2009

The new education secretary talks about the controversial law and financial aid forms. more >>

Arne Duncan: The Lesson Plan for Education

By Eddy Ramírez - Education - February 3, 2009

Can the new education secretary's hands-on style jumpstart nationwide school reform? more >>

Obama's Education Secretary Pick Gets Ready for Confirmation

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - January 12, 2009

Arne Duncan will likely sail through Senate confirmation hearing. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Arne Duncan

By Jennifer O'Shea - Nation & World - January 7, 2009

Duncan is Barack Obama's pick to head the Education Department. more >>

Obama Education Secretary Arne Duncan Must Deal With Rhee, Union

By Richard Whitmire - Opinion - December 19, 2008

Obama's education pick faces tough choices between unions and revolutionaries, Richard Whitmire writes. more >>

Leader of Chicago Schools Is Obama’s Choice for Education Secretary

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - December 16, 2008

Arne Duncan strikes the right note with reformers and unions, faces daunting challenges ahead. more >>