Arne Duncan

“We can't just teach to the test. We have to teach our children how to think critically and solve problems.”

“The best anti-poverty program is a world-class education.”

“What I want to do is, I want to create a situation where we have the best, the brightest, the most passionate, the most effective teachers in our schools.”

“We have to do a better job of putting ourselves in the shoes of our students.”

“Poverty is not a learning disability.”

“I think the best teachers are the ones who are the most creative, the most innovative.”

“Education is the one thing that can't be taken away from you.”

“A great teacher can literally change the trajectory of a child's life.”

“Collaboration, not competition, is the key to improving our schools.”

“Data is not a four-letter word. It's a tool to help us improve.”

“The best anti-poverty program is a world-class education.”

“Teachers are the single most important factor in a student's success.”

“Every child, regardless of their zip code, deserves a world-class education.”

“We need to elevate the teaching profession and treat teachers like the professionals they are.”

“We need more innovation in education, not less.”

“We have to invest in early childhood education. It's the best investment we can make.”

“Our goal is not to close schools, but to create great schools for every child.”

“A ZIP code should never determine a child's destiny.”

“We have to have the courage to tell the truth about education in America.”

“The status quo is unacceptable. We have to be willing to challenge it.”