Arne Duncan

Secretary of Education

Arne Duncan appears in the following:

Winning and Losing in America's Schools

Tuesday, August 07, 2018

Arne Duncan examines the disparity and decline of America's public school system, and how it can better compete in the 21st Century. 

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Arne Duncan: The Future of Learning Is Waitlist-Free

Thursday, June 26, 2014

The Secretary of Education believes early education is a right that should be available to all. But can the nation afford it?

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Arne Duncan Wants YOU To Teach

Thursday, November 21, 2013

After all the focus on getting rid of "bad" teachers, Arne Duncan, United States Secretary of Education, talks about the need for new teachers to replace a large cohort of those about to retire.

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Teaching Financial Literacy in Schools

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The 2008 financial crisis and the great recession exposed Americans' flawed understanding of personal finance. Now the Obama Administration is making a push for financial literacy, st...

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Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on No Child Left Behind Proposal

Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Yesterday, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced a major override of the No Child Left Behind accountability law for schools. Duncan's proposal will mean that states can apply to bypass performance requirements in the law. One of those requirements is that 100 percent students be proficient in reading and math by 2014. Arne Duncan talks about about the overhaul in the law and how it will affect students and schools. (Transcript available after the jump.)

Yesterday, the Secretary of Education announced a major override of the No Child Left Behind accountability law for schools.
Secretary Arne Duncan's proposal will mean that states can apply to bypass performance requirements in the law.
One of those requirements is that 100% students be proficient in reading and math by 2014.

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Secretary Arne Duncan on Teacher Evaluations and Saving Jobs in a Recession

Friday, May 21, 2010

A little over a year ago, the Obama administration and Congress doled out $100 billion in education money via the stimulus package. However, that money is running out, and slowly school districts across the country are having to cut funding and lay off teachers.

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Education Sec. Arne Duncan on Education Reform

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

We're 'Getting Schooled' this week on the future of education, pre-K through 12, in America. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joins us to discuss the reforms circulating in Washington right now.

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Education Nation

Monday, September 07, 2009

Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, talks about the future of No Child Left Behind, the importance of science education, and how to ensure great teaching for the next generation.

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Labor Pains

Monday, September 07, 2009

For some, today is a day off work, for others there isn't any steady work to be had. Nick Corcodilos offers advice to those searching for a job. Plus, Education Secretary Arne Duncan; former Mayor David Dinkins; and how to find your fellow listeners out and about today.

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Education Nation

Thursday, July 02, 2009

Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, talks about the future of No Child Left Behind, the importance of science education, and how to ensure great teaching for the next generation.

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Live from the Aspen Ideas Festival: Day One

Thursday, July 02, 2009

The Brian Lehrer Show heads to Colorado for a series of special broadcasts from the Aspen Ideas Festival. On today’s show, a panel discussion on the role of the U.S. in the global economy. Plus: an interview with education secretary Arne Duncan. Read Brian's Tweets from ...

Educator-in-chief Arne Duncan on the stimulus bill

Monday, March 02, 2009

Congress took a potentially transformative step when it devoted $100 billion in the stimulus package to education—the money could revive the reform efforts that began promisingly with...

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