Archive for 'Education'
Duncan, D.C. officials walk kids to school
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty, Chancellor of Schools Michelle Rhee and Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez joined more than 100 students on their walk to school Tuesday.
Profile: Jacqueline Jones
Meet Jacqueline Jones, Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Early Learning, Department of Education. U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan appointed her to her current position in July 2009.
Full StoryProfile: Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana
Assistant Secretary Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana is the top U.S. official on elementary and secondary education.
Full StorySometimes Teaching for America means teaching outside specialty
Facing a demand for teachers that doesn’t always match its supply, Teach For America is at the mercy of the system it’s trying to fix.
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