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Rewrite NCLB Now

Rewriting the No Child Left Behind Act cannot wait, Secretary Duncan said in his first major speech on the future of the law. Reauthorization of NCLB should start now.
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Listening and Learning Tour

See videos and stories from Secretary Arne Duncan's "NCLB Listening and Learning Tour." Join online discussions about higher standards, rural challenges, using data, and more.
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Why Is Education Important?

Hey, students! Create a video about why education is important to fulfilling your dreams. You could win $1,000.
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Recovery Act Successes

Vice President Biden and Secretary Duncan visited Florida, where they highlighted Recovery Act successes across the country. See your state's education funding under the Recovery Act.
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TUE, OCTOBER 06, 9:38 AM EDT

Duncan Appears on Colbert Report

Secretary Arne Duncan played basketball with Stephen Colbert before appearing on the Colbert Report.

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THU, OCTOBER 01, 12:44 PM EDT

Gingrich, Sharpton, Duncan Education Tour

Newt Gingrich and Al Sharpton joined Secretary Arne Duncan this week in Philadelphia for the first stop of their education tour of several cities.

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MON, SEPTEMBER 28, 1:55 PM EDT

Town Hall for Teachers

Secretary Arne Duncan will participate in a town hall discussion with teachers across America on October 20. Join the online discussion now.

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FRI, SEPTEMBER 25, 6:45 PM EDT

Ensuring Educational Equity

Secretary Arne Duncan discussed the vital role colleges and universities play in ensuring educational equity for all students at a breakfast celebrating the 5th anniversary of The Associated Colleges of Illinois' Center for Success in High Need Schools in Chicago.

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FRI, SEPTEMBER 25, 7:34 AM EDT

Rural Education Challenges

Secretary Arne Duncan visited Glenrock, Wyoming, to hear about education challenges facing rural communities and ideas for reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in ways that address rural needs.

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H1N1 Flu Resources

ED and the CDC have issued guidance for schools for the fall flu season. Find this and other guidance, as well as videos, Q&As, how to report a flu-related school dismissal, and more.

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Students watching the President's back-to-school speech

Students Respond to Speech

Eight students share their thoughts on the President's back-to-school speech. Watch their response and the President's speech.

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President Obama and Secretary Duncan announce Race to the Top

Race to the Top

President Obama and Secretary Duncan announced the Race to the Top Fund competition in July. The competition rewards states that are creating the conditions for education innovation and reform.

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Go to College

A great education can help you achieve your dreams. You can do it. Here's how.

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Do What Works

Learn about research-based practices for organizing instruction, teaching algebra, and more.

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Teaching Resources

Find lesson plans, primary documents, science animations, and more from dozens of federal agencies.

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