The arts significantly boost student achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase the odds students will go on to graduate from college.
Arne DuncanSurveys show that many talented and committed young people are reluctant to enter teaching for the long haul because they think the profession is low-paying and not prestigious enough.
Arne DuncanWhen schools truly become centers of the community, where you have extraordinary teachers, the best teachers, the best principals, great nonprofit partners coming in during the non-school hours to support and do enrichment activities, social services, then those students will beat the odds, will beat poverty, will beat violence in the community, will beat sometimes dysfunctional families, and be productive citizens long term. They will go to college.
Arne DuncanI think every student needs access to technology, and I think technology can be a hugely important vehicle to help level the playing field.
Arne Duncan