About two-thirds of bachelor's degree holders borrow to go to school, and on average they're graduating with more than $26,000 in debt.
Arne DuncanThe arts significantly boost student achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase the odds students will go on to graduate from college.
Arne DuncanIf children are hungry, they need to be fed. It's hard to learn if your stomach is growling. We need to take that on. If students can't see the blackboard, need eyeglasses, we need to do that. If students need a social worker or counselor to work through the challenges they're facing at home in the community, we need to do that.
Arne Duncan