Connecticut is among the states that will receive additional Recovery Act funds to support jobs and drive education reforms. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:45:00 GMT
Education reform is a top priority for this Administration, President Obama said to the National Urban League, because the "status quo is morally inexcusable" and "economically indefensible." Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:15:00 GMT
On the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Secretary Duncan applauded the legislation and rededicated ED to its effective implementation. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:20:00 GMT
Read Secretary Duncan's remarks at the Council of Chief State School Officers and State Higher Education Executive Officers' joint summer meeting. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:18:00 GMT
Parent and community input will be a requirement in ED's proposal for turning around low-performing schools, Secretary Duncan said in remarks to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:47:00 GMT
Montana is among the states receiving funding under the School Improvement Grants program to turn around persistently lowest achieving schools. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:40:00 GMT