Author Archives: Sherry Schweitzer

Teachers Celebrated at Sundance

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Sherry Schweitzer

It’s nice to see that so many organizations are showing teachers the respect they deserve. While at the Sundance Film festival last week, I stopped into the Creative Coalition’s Teachers Making A Difference Award luncheon, where Tim Daly, actor and … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Highlights from Day One

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Sherry Schweitzer

The “Education and the Economy” bus tour shuttled Secretary Duncan and other ED officials to events with students, parents, educators and community leaders from New York to Ohio and places in between. Here are some of the highlights from day … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Revolution Turning Around Michigan City Area Schools

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Sherry Schweitzer

On a visit to Lake Hills Elementary School in Michigan City, Ind., earlier today, Secretary Duncan saluted the community for renewing a spirit of enthusiasm and pride among teachers, staff, parents, students, and the community and he commended everyone for … Continue reading →

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4-H and Extensions Offer Partners for School Turnarounds

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Sherry Schweitzer

“I couldn’t be more hopeful, more optimistic about your generation” Secretary Duncan told a group of nearly 500 4-H youth delegates earlier today at the National 4-H Youth Conference in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Secretary Duncan … Continue reading →

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