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The article presents a speech by Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, delivered at the National Association of State Boards of Education in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 16, 2009. Duncan discussed the educational reform agenda of U.S. President Barack Obama and the role that the federal government plays in education policy.

The author reflects on the state of the U.S. education system and academic achievement levels following the results of the 2013 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and 2013 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). While improvements were made in high school graduation rates, college enrollment, and mathematics scores, he notes that 15- and 17-year-old students are behind their international peers. He states that complacency and low expectations must be avoided.

An interview is presented with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. When asked about how U.S. President Barack Obama envisions U.S. education, Duncan says that it is to ensure that every child receives a top quality education. Duncan also comments on the connection between educational leadership and academic achievement. Another question is related to the U.S. No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). INSET: NAESP: Your Champion in Washington, D.C..

An interview with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is presented. Duncan comments on his support of a teacher jobs bill to ensure educational funding during a time where many states and districts are reducing education budgets. He gives his opinion on charter schools as part of the U.S. public education system. He describes the nationwide participation in federally funded educational grant programs, such as Race to the Top and Investing in Innovation, as a quiet revolution among educators.

The article presents a speech by Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, delivered at the Columbia Teachers College on October 22, 2009, in which he discussed educational change in the U.S., the Race to the Top Fund competitive incentive grants, and the need to improve teacher preparation programs.

The author argues that the system of training, induction, evaluation, professional development and promotion of teachers is a relic that was recommended by the Carnegie Foundation in 1910. It is based on a factory model of education in which teachers are interchangeable and their job is to keep the system moving. Teachers are paid the same for equivalent education and seniority levels despite differing performance levels. The author calls for a 21st century overhaul of the system.

The article profiles school reformer Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children's Zone Project which supports services for disadvantaged children, provides cradle-to-career quality neighborhood schools, and is based on the U.S.' Promise Neighborhoods program.

The article reports on the 100 billion dollars emergency stimulus fund allocated for education in the U.S. during Arne Duncan administration.

The author presents a statement on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education regarding the academic achievement of U.S. students in reading and mathematics based on the 2013 NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) report card. He notes that overall achievement in both subjects increased for 4th and 8th grade students while achievement among Hispanic students also improved. Other topics covered include the Common Core State Standards, teachers, and educational leadership.

The article discusses information on how teachers and educational professionals can help to motivate and empower students to learn in 21st century U.S. education, adapted from a posting by Arne Duncan on the blog of the U.S. Department of Education on June 11, 2013.

The article highlights the initiatives of the U.S. Department of Education and the administration of President Barack Obama to address the challenges facing school-aged military-connected students. President Obama aims to ensure world-class teaching and learning in every school in the country by 2020. Efforts are being done by governors and chief state school officers to develop common but college and career-ready standards.

In this article, the author reflects on the vital role played by President Barack Obama to the education sector in the U.S. The author mentions that the passion shown by Obama on uplifting the education system of the country and the implementation of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act will lay the foundation for a generation of education reform and progress. He said that with Obama's leadership, he is hopeful that it will bring progress to the sector.

In this article, the author criticizes a study conducted by American Enterprise Institute and Heritage Foundation saying that teachers in the U.S. are overpaid. He believes that the study failed on several levels including asking the wrong question, ignoring facts, and demeaning the teaching profession. He cites another study conducted by McKinsey & Co. in 2010 saying that teachers salaries in the U.S. are far too low to attract and retain top talent.

The article focuses on the three major goals of the U.S. Department of Education to reform the educational system of the country according to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. According to Duncan, 30 percent of students drop out from high school every year and that education becomes stagnant. It states that school officials and state governors aim to raise the standard of educational practices and curricula and closes the opportunity gap.

A letter from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is presented. He discusses the vital role that arts play as the core academic subject which provides flexible education for students. He announces plans to undertake a survey to assess the condition of arts education in the U.S. and encourages the public to visit the Department of Education's web site to brief them on the grant programs and resources for challenges in the future.

In this article the author discusses how to improve the U.S.'s lowest-performing schools. He is critical of the states' need to reform schools by adopting kindergarten through grade 12 standards, creating data systems that will track student progress, placing effective teachers in the classrooms where they will have the maximum student impact, and educational improvement plans for low-performing schools. Also investigated are the educational changes made to the Chicago, Illinois school system.

The article reflects on the goal set by U.S. President Barack Obama in his pledge to revitalize the economy, including the educational state, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Included in the fiscal year 2010 budget is the president's proposal to increase student aid funds as part of his goal to improve the country's educational standard. But it is suggested that financial assistance alone is not a guarantee for success. Areas of reform under the ARRA include implementation of college- and career-ready standards.

The article presents a speech by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, delivered at the Grantmakers for Education Conference, held in Chicago, Illinois, October 2009, in which he discussed about the 650 million U.S. dollars Investment in Innovation grant program of the Department of Education known as i3 and on what he is looking for in an 3 grant application.