Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Arne Duncan, United States Secretary of Education, Department of Education


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Arne Duncan, United States Secretary of Education, Department of Education

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R1: The US Secretary of Education is responsible for discussing policy matters relating to education with the President. This is important because the Secretary of Education (S.e.) acts as as an advisor of sorts to the President.

R2: The Secretary of Education is responsible for proposing policies which will shape American education. This is important because policies such as "no child left behind" could do great things for society if implemented diligently.

R3: The US Secretary of Education also keeps the President informed about issues in the American education system, ranging from dropout rates to the changing demographics of American colleges. This is important because it is important that the president and the est of the exectutive need to be kept in the loop regarding whats going on in american schools and how america's kids (the workers of tommorow) are performing.

R4: One of the most important roles of the Department of Education is in the keeping of statistics pertaining to education, so that this data can be used to assess the state of education in America and to identify areas which need improvement. ED also hosts the Department of Federal Student Aid, which provides financial assistance to college students. This is important because it keeps the President and the rest of the executive in the loop.

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"We have to dramatically improve the quality of education we are providing this country and we can help to continue to reward excellence and encourage at the local level,” Duncan said. This shows that this man has his priorities straight. An educated workforce in this economy is everything.

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"Arne Duncan on the Constitutionality of Education"

Duncan mentions how disadvantaged, poor, and homeless children are an equal part of his responsibilities regarding getting an education. He also answers the question of "how is the federal govt authorized to handle education?" albeit dodgingly (is that a word?)


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