Almost 24 million children - one in three - are likely growing up without their father involved in their lives.
Arne DuncanWe all have a role to play - the President, Congress, parents, students and schools - in making college affordable and keeping the middle class dream alive.
Arne DuncanWhen I ask teachers why they teach, they almost always say that it is because they want to make a difference in the lives of children.
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