Arne Duncan
Read our coverage of the ninth U.S. Secretary of Education, who served from 2009 to 2016
Arne Duncan, Ninth U.S. Education Secretary: Biography and Achievements
Background and highlights of Arne Duncan's tenure as the ninth U.S. Secretary of Education.
Federal
Democrats Voice Concerns, Stakeholders Have Mixed Reactions to NCLB Draft
The two national teachers' unions, which collectively represent more than 4.6 million educators, are some of the most important (and powerful) groups that will try to shape the draft going forward.
Federal
Sneak Peek at President Obama's Fiscal 2016 Budget Request
The forthcoming budget proposal will include $2.7 billion in increased federal K-12 spending, including $1 billion for Title I grants that fund districts with large numbers of low-income students.
Assessment
Arne Duncan to Push Annual Tests, More Resources, Early Ed. in NCLB Rewrite
The education secretary won't back away from policies the Obama administration has embraced from the get-go, a senior administration official has signaled.
Federal
Arne Duncan Bringing in Key Players as 'Senior Advisers'
Is this some new strategy at 400 Maryland Ave. for filling top positions without having to deal with the difficult process of getting nominees through Congress?
Federal
Arne Duncan's Edu-Predictions for 2015
The U.S. Secretary of Education is predicting big things for college access, preschool, and ed-tech. But he doesn't mention NCLB reauthorization.
Federal
How Are States Progressing When It Comes to Teacher Distribution?
The U.S. Department of Education gave education researchers a special holiday present: Reams upon reams of state and district level data on the equitable distribution of teachers.
School & District Management
Principals Hope Spending Bill Will Lead to More Funds for School Leader Training
The recently approved federal spending measure includes language that highlights the increasing responsibilities of principals in meeting new mandates and the need for training to accomplish them.
Federal
Arne Duncan Joins Al Sharpton's Civil Rights March
Duncan's role in the event was as a participant and marcher, not a speaker, or dignitary.
Federal
Ed. Sec. Arne Duncan Decries School Funding "Injustices" in Philly and Nation
In a column printed in the Philadelphia Inquirer Friday, the Education Secretary says the nation should be embarrassed that the quality of children's public education is largely dependent on where they live and their parents' incomes.
Federal
Reading List: The Pre-Thanksgiving Edition
Happy almost Thanksgiving! Enjoy these goodreads on teachers, staff changes at the Education Department, and old school computer games.
Teaching Profession
Duncan Wants NAEP Leaders to Help Shape 'Assessment 3.0'
Secretary Duncan hails the role NAEP played in leading states to work together on new tests.
Federal
What Are Arne Duncan's 'Lines in the Sand' When it Comes to NCLB Renewal?
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan would like to see annual state assessments remain at the core of any reauthorization of NCLB, said state chiefs who participated in a Q-and-A in San Diego.
States
In New NCLB Waiver Guidance, Feds Renege on Student-Achievement Pledge
This set of waiver renewals is likely the Obama administration's last best chance to put its stamp on the NCLB law before leaving office in early 2017
Federal
Democrats Call on Ed. Department to Ensure Equity in NCLB Waiver Guidance
Ahead of the U.S. Department of Education's No Child Left Behind waiver guidance, expected this week, Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., and Democrats who represent majority-minority districts are urging Education Secretary Arne Duncan to ensure the academic achievement of all students.