Drop in Dropout Factories

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The number of high school dropout factories in the U.S. fell from about 2,000 to 1,750 high schools from 2002 to 2008, Secretary Duncan said at the release of America's Promise Alliance Report.

Turnaround Funds Going to High Schools

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As a result of new rules, high schools are receiving the highest percentage of School Improvement Grants, which support implementation of school turnaround models.

College Completion, Not Just Access

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Completing college, not just access to college, must be our goal for student aid, Deputy Secretary Tony Miller said at the Federal Student Aid conference.

Support for Teachers

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“As a country we have to dramatically improve respect and admiration for teachers,” Secretary Duncan said in response to a question about teachers being undervalued in the U.S. Watch this video about the need to support teachers.
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Wed, December 1, 7:11 PM

Secretary Duncan and NEA President Dennis Van Roekel visited a Prince George’s County school for a roundtable discussion on strategies for turning around low-performing schools.

 
Wed, December 1, 10:48 AM

Passing the DREAM Act will "strengthen our military, bolster our global economic competitiveness and increase our educational standing in the world," Secretary Duncan writes in The Hill.

 
Tue, November 30, 4:18 PM

What do parents and teachers want from each other? Read this summary. Join the discussion.

 
Tue, November 30, 12:25 PM

Teacher evaluation and student tests were among the themes at the annual conference of the National Alliance of Black School Educators.

 
Mon, November 29, 11:56 AM

Student school board members from 14 states asked questions and offered their views on education in a conference call with Secretary Duncan.

 
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ED announced grants to higher education institutions that serve Asian American and Pacific Islander students.

 

Secretary Duncan named six members of the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees the Nation's Report Card.

 

Secretary Duncan and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack urged Congress to pass legislation to improve school meals.

 

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