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Bobby Jindal vs. Public Education

Diane Ravitch, AlterNet. March 8, 2012.

The governor of Louisiana is on a mission to dismantle public education. A former Assistant Secretary of Education explains why this spells disaster -- for our nation as a whole.

Obama's $100 Billion Investment in Our Schools Begins: What It'll Take to Have a World-Class System

Anthony Jackson, AlterNet. July 24, 2009.

We need to address persistent underachievement and high dropout rates while developing the competencies required for global competitiveness.

Is Obama's Education Pick the Sarah Palin of the School System?

Annette Fuentes, New America Media. December 24, 2008.

Education advocates say Arne Duncan's qualifications are slim.

Is Obama Getting Bad Advice on His Appointments?

Greg Palast, Huffington Post. December 11, 2008.

Joel Klein is being considered for secretary of education, which would make as much sense for our schools as Michael Brown did for disaster relief.

Why Test-Score-Obsessed Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Deserves His Own \"F\"

Kristen Gwynne, December 31, 1969.

Obama to Shift Focus to Education

Sarah Seltzer, December 31, 1969.