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"Status Quo Is Morally Inexcusable"
Thu, 07/29/2010 - 1:15pmEducation 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."
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Advancing Educational Equity
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 2:02pmSecretary Duncan announced that he will form a bipartisan commission to examine educational equity and will pursue federal policies aimed to advance equity in K-12 schools.
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 6:20amOn the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Secretary Duncan applauded the legislation and rededicated ED to its effective implementation.
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Turning Around Low-Performing Schools
Thu, 07/22/2010 - 11:40amMontana is among the states receiving funding under the School Improvement Grants program to turn around persistently lowest achieving schools.
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Rural Education Technology Summit
Wed, 07/21/2010 - 12:19pmMore than 150 rural education stakeholders and technology experts from 26 states attended the National Rural Education Technology Summit in Washington, D.C.
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Three Myths of High School Reform
Wed, 07/21/2010 - 12:18pmSecretary Duncan talked about the three myths of high school reform at the College Board AP conference.
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The Win-Win Solution
Wed, 07/21/2010 - 12:18pmRead Secretary Duncan's remarks at the Council of Chief State School Officers and State Higher Education Executive Officers' joint summer meeting.
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Weekly Update Report Data: Week ending July 16, 2010 (MS Excel)
Tue, 07/20/2010 - 10:38amCategories: Education
Community Input and Turnaround Schools
Wed, 07/14/2010 - 11:47amParent 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).
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States to Receive Additional Recovery Funds
Mon, 07/12/2010 - 4:45pmConnecticut is among the states that will receive additional Recovery Act funds to support jobs and drive education reforms.
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Turning Around Low-Performing Schools
Mon, 07/12/2010 - 11:40amMassachusetts, Maine and Nebraska are among the states receiving funding under the School Improvement Grants program to turn around persistently lowest achieving schools.
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$25 Million for Job Retention Activities
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 10:52amED announced the availability of $25 million to help loan servicers in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program retrain and redeploy workers affected by student loan reforms.
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Weekly Update Report Data: Week ending June 30, 2010 (MS Excel)
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 10:42amCategories: Education
Weekly Update Report Data: Week ending June 25, 2010 (MS Excel)
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 10:41amCategories: Education
Charter Schools Conference Remarks
Fri, 07/02/2010 - 2:54pmSecretary Duncan spoke by video teleconference to the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools. Watch the video of his remarks.
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Rural and Low-Income Schools Program
Fri, 07/02/2010 - 2:34pmRural school districts use funding from the Rural and Low-Income School program funds for technology, professional development, and instruction for low-income students, according to a new report.
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Anniversary of Civil Rights Act
Fri, 07/02/2010 - 1:57pmSecretary Duncan hailed the enduring impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Technology for All Students
Tue, 06/29/2010 - 11:44amED and the Justice Department issued a joint letter reaffirming the agencies' commitment to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to emerging technologies in institutions of higher education.
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Statement on the Death of Bill Taylor
Tue, 06/29/2010 - 9:43am"Bill Taylor was a consistent voice for equality and justice--a voice that will be deeply missed," Secretary Duncan said.
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