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President Obama has to attend to a complex set of educational crises: rising high school dropout rates, overcrowded classrooms, and growing college student debt. The controversial No Child Left Behind act must be revised, but how? What should he and his team do? And how should they make change?
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Featured News & Advice
Ed Advice Series included in new book, The Obama Education Plan
The Obama Education Plan is an Education Week guide that outlines the new president’s education policies and plans and features perspectives on key issues with stories of innovative practices.
It also features 24 excerpts from our multimedia project, “Education Advice for President Obama.” Pick up the book at your local bookstore or order online to read commentary and education advice from people like Arne Duncan, Linda Darling-Hammond, Michael Bennet, Marc Tucker, Deborah Meier, Dan Domenech and many, many more.
Order the book online from Amazon.com.
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Denver Schools Superintendent Michael Bennet to fill Senate Seat
Jan 3
When Colorado Senator Ken Salazar was appointed Secretary of Interior for the Obama Administration, Governor Bill Ritter chose Denver schools superintendent Michael Bennet to fill the vacancy.
We talked with Michael Bennet back in October to get his advice for President-elect Obama. Listen to what he had to say here and then share your thoughts about the appointment and more.
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“…attract the next generation of teachers”
Michael Bennet is superintendent of the Denver Public Schools . He came from outside the world of education, having been previously the chief of staff of Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.
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Obama names Arne Duncan as Education Secretary
Dec 16
We talked with Arne Duncan back in October to get his advice for President-elect Obama. Listen to what he had to say here and then share your thoughts about the appointment and more.
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“Dramatically increase access”
Arne Duncan is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chicago Public Schools. Prior to his appointment, he was Deputy Chief of Staff for former Schools CEO Paul Vallas.
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