Category Archives: 2010 Back To School Tour

Courage in the Classroom: Trip Report

Posted on September 3, 2010 by pkickbush

Back in Washington after an 8-state bus tour, Secretary Duncan summarized the trip and his impressions. Continue reading →

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Remembering the Titans, Fulfilling the Promise

Posted on September 2, 2010 by pkickbush

Secretary Duncan joined more than 1,000 educators at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, to help kickoff their school year. Continue reading →

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Courage in the Classroom 2010 – Portland ME

Posted on September 1, 2010 by jjohnson

At the final stop on the “Courage in the Classroom” bus tour, Secretary Duncan visited King Middle School, where teachers and parents are dedicated to the success of every student. Click here for an accessible version of the video. ShareTweet

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Secretary Duncan’s Reflections About the Bus Tour

Posted on September 1, 2010 by pkickbush

Secretary Arne Duncan reflects on what he learned during the “Courage in the Classroom” bus tour. Watch the video. Continue reading →

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Senator Jeanne Shaheen on Education Reform

Posted on September 1, 2010 by pkickbush

New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen joined the bus tour and shared her thoughts on education reform. Watch the video. Continue reading →

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Central High Student Keeps His Eyes on the Prize

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Massie Ritsch

The students we met along the Courage in the Classroom Tour showed great commitment to their own educations. Meet one of them. Continue reading →

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At Beginning and End, Bus Tour Focuses on Civil Rights

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Dave Hoff

The “Courage in the Classroom” bus tour started at a landmark of the civil rights movement, and ended with middle school students telling Secretary Duncan about their civil rights movement research project. Continue reading →

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Helping Military Families Through Education Transitions

Posted on August 31, 2010 by jjohnson

Military families make incredible sacrifices to serve our country. One of them is moving several times during their careers. Secretary Duncan stopped at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to discuss how educators can address the unique needs of military children. The … Continue reading →

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Bakersville Elementary School, Manchester, NH

Posted on August 31, 2010 by jjohnson

This morning’s stop at Bakersville Elementary School started with a tour – not of the school, but of the neighborhood. Here’s a video of the tour and the discussion with teachers and parents that followed. Click here for an accessible … Continue reading →

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Race to the Top in New York

Posted on August 31, 2010 by pkickbush

John King, New York’s deputy commissioner of education, led the state’s team in applying for Race to Top. He talks about how New York will use its grant to advance reform. Click here for an accessible version of the video. … Continue reading →

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Duncan Asks: How Do We Improve the Teaching Profession?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by pkickbush

Imagine you’re a studying to be a teacher, and on the first day of the new semester, the Secretary of Education arrives to ask your opinions about the future of the teaching profession. Watch the video. Continue reading →

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Working Together to Address Students’ Needs

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Dave Hoff

Education is everybody’s responsibility, and everyone has a role to play: teachers, parents, elected officials, and school leaders. Continue reading →

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