“Hungry children are distracted children. We want to make sure nothing gets in the way of our children performing well academically, including hunger.” WayWantWellsChildrenOur ChildrenIncludingHungerHungryPerformingDistractedPerforming Well Author:Arne Duncan
“To be clear, we the Department of Education want curriculum to be driven by the local level. We are by law prohibited from directing curriculum. We don't have a curriculum department.” WantLawLevelsClearDrivenLocalsDepartmentCurriculum Author:Arne Duncan
“When 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.” WantChildrenAsksDifferencesTeachTeacherMaking A Difference Author:Arne Duncan
“Whether it's in an inner-city school or a rural community, I want those students to have a chance to take A.P. biology and A.P. physics and marine biology.” WantSchoolCommunityChanceCitiesStudentsPhysicsBiologyMarineInner CityMarine BiologyRural CommunitiesInner City Schools Author:Arne Duncan