State governments generate less revenue in a recession. As state leaders struggle to make up for lost revenue, legislatures tend to cut funding for higher education. Colleges, in turn, answer these funding cuts with tuition hikes. – Arne Duncan
A postsecondary education is the ticket to economic success in America. – Arne Duncan
Research shows that children do better in school and are less likely to drop out when fathers are involved. Engaged parents can strengthen communities, mentor and tutor students, and demonstrate through their actions how much they value their childrens education. – Arne Duncan
Most teachers still say they love teaching though they wouldnt mind a little more respect for their challenging work and a little less blame for Americas educational shortcomings. – Arne Duncan