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The State of Education
“States and districts, schools and communities are driving more change than ever before,” Secretary Arne Duncan told reporters during a speech at the National Press Club yesterday. “Educators at every level are being more and more creative — pairing good … Continue reading
Education + Industry + Race to the Top = Pathways to Good Jobs in Illinois
Just a few years ago, Alegandro Barrera thought he’d continue working at a local grocery store after graduating from high school in Wheeling, Ill. It wasn’t a bad option, but he felt like he had no other choices. But then, … Continue reading
Former Geometry Teacher Supports States as Their Reforms Take Shape
Editors Note: Teachers@ED profiles some of the hundreds of current and former educators who work at the U.S. Department of Education, and how their experiences in schools inform their work for the agency. One of Tate Gould’s favorite memories as a teacher … Continue reading
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Announcing the Race to the Top District Competition
Secretary Duncan and the Department of Education announced a new Race to the Top District competition today, one that is aimed squarely at the classroom level with a focus on the relationship between teachers and students. The proposed competition offers … Continue reading
2013 Education Budget: What it Means For You
Continuing its commitment to education and an America built to last, the Obama Administration released its 2013 budget proposal to Congress today. It includes new education investments that will give U.S. students and workers the education and training they need … Continue reading
Race to the Top: Voices From the States
Last month, state and local leaders from the 11 states and the District of Columbia receiving funds from Phases 1 and 2 of the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top program met in Washington, D.C. Participants explored teacher … Continue reading
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Investing Early: One of the Smartest Things We Can Do
“This is an important moment in our effort to build a world-class education system in America,” Secretary Duncan said this morning at a White House event to announce the winners of the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC). Duncan … Continue reading
Education Will Open Doors, Duncan Tells Cleveland Students
Nearly 1000 people filed into the East Tech High School auditorium in Cleveland on Wednesday afternoon for the third stop, and the largest crowd yet, on the “Education and the Economy” bus tour. But Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has … Continue reading
Back-to-School Bus Heads to the Great Lakes
During last week’s #AskArne Twitter Town Hall, Sarah, a third grade teacher, asked if it is possible for Arne to “tour and sponsor real town halls with educators.” This week, ED announced that Secretary Duncan and his senior staff will … Continue reading
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Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge Application Released
“Successful early learning programs are not just about education but about the whole child – including their physical and emotional health,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on a conference call this afternoon with U.S. Health and Human Services … Continue reading