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The Education of Barack Obama.

Authors :
GOLDSTEIN, DANA
Source :
Nation. 1/2/2017 The Obama Years, Vol. 304 Issue 1, p64-68. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article examines the achievements of U.S. President Barack Obama with regard to education policy. Topics discussed include appointment of Arne Duncan as the secretary of education and the pursuit of a progressive policy that involved the quality and size of state pre-kinder programs and the renovation of school buildings. The implementation of the Race to the Top initiative, which aims to encourage innovation and reforms in state and local district K-12 education, is mentioned.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00278378
Volume :
304
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nation
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
120283570