Honest Answers About Reforms
Secretary Duncan called on state officials and researchers to deliver honest answers about school reforms. Speaking at the annual Institute of Education Sciences conference, he said reforms should be judged by results backed up by research proving their effectiveness.
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States Open to Charters Start Fast in 'Race to Top'
"States that do not have public charter laws or put artificial caps on the growth of charter schools will jeopardize their applications under the Race to the Top Fund," Secretary Duncan said.
"States that do not have public charter laws or put artificial caps on the growth of charter schools will jeopardize their applications under the Race to the Top Fund," Secretary Duncan said.
Listening TourRead about Secretary Duncan's visits to West Virginia, Detroit, and Vermont. Join online discussions about higher standards and rural challenges.
Duncan to States: Apply Now
New Jersey's application has been approved, bringing to 27 the number of applications approved for funding under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund.
New Jersey's application has been approved, bringing to 27 the number of applications approved for funding under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund.
Will California Lead or Retreat?
Secretary Duncan told California leaders not to retreat from their responsibilities to help all students graduate ready for college and careers.
Secretary Duncan told California leaders not to retreat from their responsibilities to help all students graduate ready for college and careers.
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Teaching ResourcesFind lesson plans, primary documents, and animations for teaching math, science, history, reading, and more.
Grant Competition to Retrain Displaced Workers
Secretary Duncan announced a grant competition to establish innovative community college programs that prepare displaced workers for second careers.
Secretary Duncan announced a grant competition to establish innovative community college programs that prepare displaced workers for second careers.
Creating Common Standards, Turning Around Schools
Secretary Duncan praised an effort to create common state standards and spoke about the need to raise standards and transform low performing schools.
Secretary Duncan praised an effort to create common state standards and spoke about the need to raise standards and transform low performing schools.
Budget Testimony
Secretary Duncan testified before congressional subcommittees on the 2010 budget request for education.
Secretary Duncan testified before congressional subcommittees on the 2010 budget request for education.
Flu Response
ED is coordinating with the CDC on what schools can do in response to the flu outbreak.
ED is coordinating with the CDC on what schools can do in response to the flu outbreak.
President's Plan for EducationPresident Obama described his plan for improving education in remarks to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Do What Works
Learn about research-based practices for organizing instruction, teaching algebra, and more.
Learn about research-based practices for organizing instruction, teaching algebra, and more.
