President-elect Barack Obama has selected Arne Duncan, head of Chicago public schools, as Education Secretary. Duncan is known as a bold reformer, which Obama says is exactly what is needed to fix America's public schools. Obama has laid out a series of ambitious goals for education policy, including expanding early childhood education, funding for college, and charter schools. Learn more about the policies that will affect your child's education and voice your opinion!
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