Graduation Rates Rise, But Do Diplomas Have Value?
High school graduation rates have reached 82%, but graduates continue to score low on college admissions exams, raising questions about a diploma's value....
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan
John King Jr. Ready to Succeed Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education
Jan.1, John King assumes the role of Acting Secretary of the Department of Education, succeeding Arne Duncan. King will oversee the implementation of ESSA....
U.S. High School Graduation Rate Hits New Record High
The U.S. high school graduation rate has set a new record for the fourth year in a row. At 82% for 2013-2014, the country is...
Every Student Succeeds Act Becomes Law
The House and Senate have passed the Every Student Succeeds Act, and President Obama has already announced that he will sign the bill into law,...
Arne Duncan: 7 Steps Toward More Inclusive Campus Environments
This month, we convened campus leaders from around the country — presidents, faculty, legal experts, and student leaders — to tackle the issue of racial...
Obama Administration to Hold Accreditors Accountable
The Obama administration plans to announce executive actions that will lead to greater transparency, accountability, and scrutiny of college accreditors....
Throwing Good Money After Bad Schools
The Obama administration hoped to turn around the lowest performing 5,000 schools in the nation using the Schools Improvement Grants program. It didn't work....
On the Move: Arne Duncan’s Former Senior Advisor Joins College Board
The College Board announces Ericka Miller as its new Chief of Membership, Governance and Higher Education....
Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Step Down in December
White House confirms Education Secretary Arne Duncan will step down from his post in December....
Arne Duncan Proposes Investing in Education, Not Prisons
In a speech to the National Press Club, Education Secretary Arne Duncan proposes a fresh idea: investing in our young people's future instead of prisons....