President's Plan for Education

President Obama described his plan for improving education in remarks to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Success Stories

See videos of schools that improving achievement and helping students succeed.

Parents: Help Kids Avoid the Summer Slide

In this 60-second public service announcement, Secretary Arne Duncan tells how parents can help kids avoid the "summer slide" in academic skills during the summer by reading together, visiting parks and museums, and keeping kids learning.

Arne Duncan on Summer Learning

Secretary Arne Duncan talks about restructuring the school calendar and the importance of summer programs and activities in preventing summer learning loss.

Listening Tour Kickoff

Watch this video from the first stop of Secretary Duncan's "Listening and Learning Tour" in West Virginia.

Arne Duncan on the Recovery Act

Secretary Arne Duncan talks about how the Recovery Act is helping to save teacher jobs, encouraging schools to raise standards, and offering incentives for innovation through the "Race to the Top" fund.

Interview with Arne Duncan

Secretary Duncan talks about his background, the Administration's education priorities, ideas for No Child Left Behind changes, and the need for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Secretary Arne Duncan's Statement on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Secretary Duncan talks about the importance of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Secretary Arne Duncan Visits Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA

Secretary Duncan made his first visit to a public high school since assuming office and used the occasion to urge swift passage of the stimulus legislation currently being considered by Congress.

First Lady Michelle Obama Visits ED

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to ED employees in the auditorium at the U.S. Department of Education.