Topic: Arne Duncan

Obama to seek up to $4B in new education spending

Obama to seek up to $4 billion in new education spending; wants improvements nationwidePresident Barack Obama said Wednesday his administration will work with Congress to expand school improvements across the country, saying the success of children cannot depend on where they live. As he prepares to ask Congress for billions ...
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Obama urges reforms in schools, colleges

Obama calls for more school reform, tax breaks for collegeAs he prepares to ask Congress for billions of dollars in new spending for education, President Barack Obama is urging the spread of school reforms across the country. He says a student's success can't depend on where he or ...
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Duncan urges NCAA to look at graduation rates

Education Secretary Arne Duncan suggests NCAA tie postseason play to graduation ratesEducation Secretary Arne Duncan on Wednesday said poor graduation rates among some college basketball programs would improve if the NCAA linked postseason play to the number of student-athletes getting their diplomas. "They should make a rule that if you ...
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan sits during a discussion with 6th grade students at Graham Road Elementary School in Falls Church, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Copyright 2010  AP News
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