Arne Duncan
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan Says Merit Pay Should Be Tied to Student Growth
December 15, 2009
The education secretary tackles teacher pay, student performance, and principal training.
Nation & World
No Child Left Behind Law Loses Support
December 9, 2009
The debate over what students should learn (and how) delays the reauthorization of the education law.
Nation & World
States Compete for Obama School Reform Funds
December 9, 2009
His Race to the Top program offers money to public schools that make changes to improve education.
Nation & World
A New Path to a Career in Education
August 21, 2009
The Broad Residency program helps business executives get leadership jobs in public school districts.
Education
Arne Duncan, Al Sharpton, and Newt Gingrich Join Forces
August 17, 2009
The 3 gents will tour cities to drum up support for President Obama's school reforms.
Education - On Education
The Race Is on for School Reform
July 30, 2009
A new federal program lets states compete for a piece of $4.35 billion if they commit to change.
Education - On Education
Harry Potter and Arne Duncan Fight the Summer Reading Slide
July 20, 2009
The education secretary has Obama advisers reading to kids this summer.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
First Dog Bo Obama Snacks On Axelrod's Tie
June 30, 2009
Axelrod was on hand at a Department of Education reading event.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
A Goodbye for Bush's Schoolhouse
June 25, 2009
The Obama administration takes a symbolic step toward reworking the image of No Child Left Behind.
Education - On Education
Obama's Education Budget Sees Some Pushback on Capitol Hill
June 22, 2009
Federal plans to reform failing schools and provide opportunities to students face questions.
Education - On Education
Close Underperforming Charter Schools, Reward Those That Work
June 17, 2009
Education Secretary Arne Duncan pushes states to reward top independents and close lousy ones.
Opinion
Turning Around Troubled Schools
May 27, 2009
Signs of how Education Secretary Arne Duncan plans to fix failing schools, via his work in Chicago
Education
Obama Looks at Closing (and Reopening) Failing Schools
May 14, 2009
Administration's $5 billion plan aims to turn around some of the country's lowest-performing schools.
Education - On Education
A Plan for Parents to Shut Down Schools
May 12, 2009
L.A. charter school operators launch a parent campaign to improve L.A.'s worst schools.
Education - On Education
Younger Students Outshine High Schoolers in Reading, Math
April 28, 2009
Federal test scores for 9-year-olds are the highest since early 1970s.
Education
Will Stimulus Money Lead to Actual Education Reform?
April 9, 2009
U.S. schools chief releases stimulus funds with some conditions, but critics are wary.
Education - On Education
Low-Income Students Receiving Vouchers Make Reading Gains
April 7, 2009
Study finds modest gains in reading but not in math among D.C. students receiving vouchers.
Education - On Education
Duncan Chides South Carolina Governor for Refusing Education Stimulus Dollars
March 11, 2009
The state's legislature has worked up a budget that relies on the $700 million the state could get.
Education - On Education
What Arne Duncan Thinks of No Child Left Behind
February 5, 2009
The new education secretary talks about the controversial law and financial aid forms.
Education
Arne Duncan: The Lesson Plan for Education
February 3, 2009
Can the new education secretary's hands-on style jumpstart nationwide school reform?
Education
Obama's Education Secretary Pick Gets Ready for Confirmation
January 12, 2009
Arne Duncan will likely sail through Senate confirmation hearing.
Education - On Education
10 Things You Didn't Know About Arne Duncan
January 7, 2009
Duncan is Barack Obama's pick to head the Education Department.
Nation & World - President Obama
Obama Education Secretary Arne Duncan Must Deal With Rhee, Union
December 19, 2008
Obama's education pick faces tough choices between unions and revolutionaries, Richard Whitmire writes.
Opinion
Leader of Chicago Schools Is Obama’s Choice for Education Secretary
December 16, 2008
Arne Duncan strikes the right note with reformers and unions, faces daunting challenges ahead.
Education - On Education
