Teachers support evaluations based on multiple measures: student growth, classroom observation and feedback from peers and parents. Arne Duncan baseclassroomevaluation Change image and share on social
State governments generate less revenue in a recession. As state leaders struggle to make up for lost revenue, legislatures tend to cut funding for higher education. Colleges, in turn, answer these funding cuts with tuition hikes. Arne Duncan answercollegecut share on social
Even in a time of fiscal austerity, education is more than just an expense. Arne Duncan austerityeducationexpense Change image and share on social
Almost 24 million children - one in three - are likely growing up without their father involved in their lives. Arne Duncan childfathergrow Change image and share on social
Surveys show that many talented and committed young people are reluctant to enter teaching for the long haul because they think the profession is low-paying and not prestigious enough. Arne Duncan commitenterhaul Change image and share on social
We've seen more reform in the last year than we've seen in decades, and we haven't spent a dime yet. It's staggering how the Recovery Act is driving change. Arne Duncan actchangedecade Change image and share on social
We all have a role to play - the President, Congress, parents, students and schools - in making college affordable and keeping the middle class dream alive. Arne Duncan affordablealiveclass Change image and share on social
There was nothing more important I could do than be supportive as a dad. Arne Duncan dadimportantsupportive Change image and share on social
Money is not the reason that people enter teaching. Arne Duncan entermoneypeople Change image and share on social
Teachers say their schools of education did not adequately prepare them for the classroom. They would have welcomed more mentoring and feedback in their early years. Arne Duncan adequatelyclassroomearly Change image and share on social
