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“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.”

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Arne Duncan
Arne Duncan

Arne Duncan is an American politician who served as the United States Secretary of Education. He has extensive experience in the field of education and is dedicated to promoting educational reform and improving educational quality. more

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