My vision is that schools need to be community centers. Schools need to be open 12, 13, 14 hours a day six, seven days a week, 12 months out of the year, with a whole host of activities, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Arne DuncanThe arts significantly boost student achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase the odds students will go on to graduate from college.
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 DuncanAbout 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 Duncan