What do we know about Arne Duncan and why did Barack Obama select him for Secretary of Education?

Dec 30, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

Barack Obama has named Arne Duncan as his Secretary of Education. What are Duncan's goals? What criticism has he received?

Dec 20, 2008 - Jeffrey Donaldson

Since 2006, the man behind the top hit "Barely Breathing" has kept himself busy with theatrical productions, pleasing critics and fans alike with his storytelling talent.

Mar 1, 2010 - Chris Congdon

President Obama and US Education Secretary Arne Duncan are in favor of more time for learning. Will this mean more time in school?

Dec 23, 2008 - Leigh Hopkins

Candidate Obama made promises to change education while running for president. The unions that endorsed him may not be pleased. He promised change. He's making changes.

May 10, 2009 - Barbara Pytel

Arne Duncan, President Obama's appointed Secretary of Education, states that colleges are not in touch with what schools need today. They need an overhaul and soon.

Oct 24, 2009 - Barbara Pytel

Secretary Arne Duncan talks about what is being done to fix the educational system.

Dec 27, 2010 - Barbara Pytel

The next US Education Secretary will have a mountain of problems to tackle. Who will President-Elect Obama trust to get the job done?

Nov 6, 2008 - Leigh Hopkins

The Common Core Standards provide a blueprint of rigorous content and set a high expectation of success while leaving the details to individual states.

Mar 28, 2010 - Michael Streich

U.S. students rank below average in math and average in reading and science in the global PISA test, prompting an urgent plea from the U.S. Education chief.

Dec 18, 2010 - Theresa Ann White

These three authors use bare bone to uncover clues. TV viewers who enjoy CSI and other television shows about forensics might enjoy novels by these fiction writers

Jan 11, 2008 - Vickie Britton

The increasingly unpopular educational initiative, NCLB, is being heavily scrutinized by Obama's administration.

May 8, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Going to the bathroom is one of the better parts of a man's day, but events such as the Chicago Deception and the Punxsutawny Phil can leave one in a state of ruin.

Aug 14, 2009 - Christopher Pascale

Teachers are held to different expectations than other professionals.

Mar 13, 2010 - Barbara Pytel

Grad Nation Report says there are fewer dropout factories. It's a happy day when we hear something positive about the state of American schools.

Nov 30, 2010 - Christina Gregoire

Academic work is being pushed to lower grade levels each year. Should preschools abandon play formats and focus on academics?

Dec 9, 2009 - Barbara Pytel

Hispanics are a significant component of the U.S. population leading President Obama to address Hispanic educational needs for the benefit of the nation.

Mar 30, 2011 - Mary Thankam Walker

NAEP, known as the Nation's Report Card, delivers the bad news that math in the U.S. has hit a wall.

Oct 17, 2009 - Barbara Pytel

For a principal, promoting student achievement can be tough. A time-tested awards program backed by a popular president could highlight academic talent and hard work.

Jun 15, 2009 - Carmen Livingston

An enjoyable yet highly unlikely tale of a mission to discover the identity of a man responsible for the bombing of a Chicago train.

May 25, 2011 - Keith Lawrence