"What we have to unify around is the notion that great teaching is the key to closing the achievement gap."

Arne Duncan (1964)
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About Arne Duncan

Arne Duncan is an American education leader who served as the United States Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2015. Prior to his role in the federal government, he was CEO of the Chicago Public Schools system, where he implemented various reforms to improve student performance and school accountability. Duncan has been a prominent advocate for education reform, emphasizing the importance of preparing students for success in a global economy.

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