http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1031211 Arne Duncan's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 18 May 2013 21:09:07 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=1031211&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1031211 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} The National Institute for Early Education Research announced the results of its annual report on early childhood education funding and quality. The findings showed that funding cuts at the state level resulted in a ten-year low point in support for early childhood education and that state funding for the 2011-2012 school year decreased by $500 million. Secretaries Arne Duncan and Kathleen Sebelius addressed the group on President Obama's commitment to make pre-kindergarten education more widely available. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312425-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312425-1 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:11:11 GMT Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke about the importance of investing in early childhood education. They also warned of the impacts of automatic spending cuts, known as sequestration, on early childhood education, child care services and public health. Secretary Duncan said sequestration is an example of "dumb government" but can be fixed. They spoke at Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park, Maryland http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311261-1 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:15:11 GMT At the White House daily briefing, Secretary Arne Duncan talked about the impact of sequestration budget cuts to education program such as early childhood, primary and secondary education, and Impact Aid funds that involve military families and Native Americans education programs. Afterward, Jay Carney answered questions on President Obama's March 1 meeting with congressional leaders regarding sequestration, deficit reduction, and the civil war in Syria. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311213-1 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:59:53 GMT Obama administration cabinet officials testified on the impact of sequestration on their departments. Some of the services that would be cut included Agriculture Department inspections, airport customs, special education programs, and Transportation Security Administration agents. Secretary Donovan said that veterans receiving housing assistance would be displaced. Secretary Napolitano said that maintaining national security would be huge problem. Travelers passing through customs would face longer wait times. Mr. Werfel said that food inspections would be cut, leading to greater economic pressures and rising food prices. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310989-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310989-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:02:49 GMT Secretary Arne Duncan and state education officials testified on the reforms implemented under "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) state flexibility waivers. Kentucky Education Commissioner Holliday also said that the automatic sequestration spending cuts would deeply affect his state's schools, students, and teachers through loss of jobs and services. NCLB was an education program passed during the George W. Bush administration. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310877-1 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:02:35 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan called on community leaders to step up efforts to ensure safety in schools in response to the previous week's school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, in his keynote address at a school safety forum at Neval Thomas Elementary School. Secretary Duncan said the recent mass shootings have "fundamentally changed" the world and addressed the need for comprehensive protocols and gun control measures, including access to mental health care, to protect students and teachers from violence. In addition, he announced a new round of Promise Neighborhoods grants which are awarded to organizations to improve educational and developmental outcomes for students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310070-1 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:52:28 GMT Secretary Arne Duncan talked about the achievements of the Obama administration and his department in kindergarten through twelfth grade education during the preceding four years. He also noted that college enrollment and completion had risen, and nearly 10 million students were attending college with Pell grants, up from 6 million. Following his prepared remarks, he answered written questions submitted by audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308523-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) National Press Club http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308523-1 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:02:44 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan gave the keynote address at a forum on new approaches to improving the education system. He highlighted recent progress in kindergarten through 12 grade education, addressed areas in need of improvement, and promoted innovative ways to help advance reform efforts. Following his remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308422-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308422-4 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:33:30 GMT Activities at the second day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention included official nomination of the party's presidential and vice presidential candidates and a roll call vote of the states. Among the speakers were former President Bill Clinton and Massachusetts Senate nominee Elizabeth Warren. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307932-1 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:00:43 GMT Representative Danny Davis (D-IL) spoke at a conference on ideas for improving the education of African-American males. State and local education officials focused on promising practices to close racial and ethnic achievement and opportunity gaps, and discussed new strategies and partnerships aimed at improving the social, educational and economic outcomes of African-American males. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307788-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307788-1 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:47:20 GMT Elected officials and education leaders talked about the release of a new national survey on child hunger in the public schools. Among the issues they addressed were pilot programs to connect needy children with federal and state food programs, the operation of school breakfast programs, and the role of teachers and school staff in identifying children at risk of hunger. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307731-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307731-1 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:15:26 GMT Secretary Duncan talked about initiatives at the federal level to stop bullying. Topics included training programs for schools and the importance of adult oversight. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. He was introduced by Assistant Secretary Delisle. These were the closing remarks of the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Students in conjunction with the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, Defense, Agriculture, the Interior, the Federal Trade Commission, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the National Council on Disability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-6 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:02:43 GMT The Education and Workforce Committee of the National Governors' Association met to discuss issues in the field of education and job training. Topics focused included the need for education reform, how to make state education equal, and the No Child Left Behind Act. Panelists for this discussion included Arne Duncan, Secretary of U.S. Department of Education, and Margaret Spellings, former Education Secretary for the Bush Administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307053-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307053-3 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:07:06 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray discussed Obama administration efforts to make college financial information and costs more transparent. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306414-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306414-1 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:36:03 GMT Secretary of Education Arne Duncan gave the commencement address to the 2012 graduating class of Howard University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305986-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305986-1 Sat, 26 May 2012 03:05:16 GMT Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke to reporters about the Obama administration's efforts to convince Congress to prevent the interest rate on student loans from doubling in July 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305576-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305576-1 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:43:25 GMT Business and non-profit leaders talked about their efforts to increase high school graduation rates at an America's Promise Alliance conference. Following opening remarks, Education Secretary Arne Duncan moderated a discussion on school improvement grants. Gene Sperling made closing remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304968-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304968-1 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:30:34 GMT Secretary Arne Duncan and other officials spoke about a survey showing continuing disparities in the types of educational opportunities available across the country, from pre-kindergarden to high school. The survey also showed that minority students faced harsher punishments at schools. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304777-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304777-1 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:18:35 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan and mayors and superintendents of Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago talked about their school reform initiatives. Topics included early childhood education, after school programs, U.S. education competitiveness, and higher education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304702-1 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:43:45 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan, New York Education Commissioner John King, and others spoke about the benefits of expanding learning time at school. The event included the release of a new report looking at the impact of longer school days and on student and teacher performance. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301833-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301833-1 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:06:24 GMT Introduction/Moderator: Cynthia G. Brown, Vice President for Education Policy, Center for American Progress Keynote speaker: Secretary Arne Duncan, U.S. Department of Education Participants: John King, New York Commissioner of Education Jennifer Davis, President, National Center on Time & Learning Chris Gabrieli, Chairman, National Center on Time & Learning Claire Kaplan, Author of Time Well Spent and Vice President, National Center on Time & Learning http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47816-1 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan talked about the state of the U.S. education system as American students begin to head back to school. He also discussed waivers from the No Child Left Behind law that he announced earlier in the month and other education issues. After he left, the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301097-1 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:03:06 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke about education policy in the U.S. Topics included competitiveness, school disciplinary procedures, graduation rates, and drug and alcohol abuse.in his speech he said that his own department and the Health and Human Services Department are working together to create $95 million in grants for health care clinics in schools across the country. Secretary Duncan answered questions from audience members following his prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300964-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300964-2 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:37:30 GMT Melody Barnes and Education Secretary Arne Duncan briefed reporters and announced the administration would create a waiver program that would allow states to opt out of the "No Child Left Behind" education law. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said the presidential directive was needed because Congress had not enacted changes to the Bush-era program. Following their remarks Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions about the state of the economy. This is a portion of the complete briefing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300945-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300945-2 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:10:54 GMT President Obama spoke to students, faculty and guests at Kenmore Middle School in Arlington, Virginia. In his remarks he called on Congress to pass a bill changing the No Child Left Behind law before the start of the next school year. He also said he agreed with the goals of the Bush-era law, but more resources were needed, and different techniques were required for evaluating school performance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298481-1 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:07:24 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan testified on his department's fiscal year 2012 budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298397-1 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:39:54 GMT First lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan read [Green Eggs and Ham] by Dr. Seuss to a group of children. Then NEA President Dennis Van Roekel led them all in a reading oath. Librarian of Congress James Billington hosted. The Cat in the Hat and Things 1 and 2 attended. This was a portion of a program in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress for the National Education Association's 14th annual Read Across America Day. The event marked Dr. Seuss' 107th birthday as it kicked off the annual Read Across America campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Vignette http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298351-1 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 14:48:52 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan talked about the need to fix No Child Left Behind Act. He acknowledged the budgetary constraints state governments were facing and noted the Education Department's increasing emphasis on providing states with more flexibility to deal with educational issues. This was the first day of a three-day meeting of over 50 governors from the states, commonwealths and territories. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298126-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298126-4 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:04:53 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, focusing on the state of education and the challenges local communities face in funding education programs in the current fiscal climate. This was day one of a three-day conference focusing on the local economy, education and job creation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298158-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298158-2 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:57:12 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan was the keynote speaker at the breakfast hosted by Reverend Al Sharpton's National Action Network on Martin Luther King, Jr's legacy and the future of civil rights in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297548-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297548-1 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:02:24 GMT Officials spoke about college degree programs, worker retraining, and graduation rates at a White House summit on community colleges. They summarized discussions from earlier in the day and outlined plans to increase the number of college graduates by 2020. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295820-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295820-2 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:30:30 GMT The National Action Network held a "Reclaim the Dream" rally at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. Speakers included Reverend Al Sharpton, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, and radio and TV host Ed Schultz. Speakers emphasized civil rights issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295233-1 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:44:00 GMT Arne Duncan addressed the Department of Education's first summit on efforts to prevent bullying in public schools. He talked about ways to end bullying and creating a national strategy to help local communities address the problem. After his speech, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295011-1 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:53:21 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan talked about education reform, including the role of the federal government in education and the Obama administration's vision for education reform. He also announced the Race to the Top finalists. Race to the Top is a competitive grant program that encourages improvements in education standards and assessments, collection and use of data, teacher effectiveness, and assistance for struggling schools. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) National Press Club http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294785-1 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:55:18 GMT Michelle Obama and other Obama administration officials unveiled the findings of the Childhood Obesity Task Force report. Their goal was to reduce the level of overweight children from 20% to 5% by 2030. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293445-1 Thu, 13 May 2010 01:13:41 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke about the role of families in improving education. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293299-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293299-1 Tue, 04 May 2010 12:08:23 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan talked about U.S. education policy and Obama administration's priorities for K-12 and higher education. The program took place at the National Archives, and Mr. Duncan responded to questions from high school students in the audience, and viewer phone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292672-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292672-5 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:31:11 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan testified about the Obama administration's blueprint for overhauling the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as No Child Left Behind. Among the topics he addressed were state and local control of schools and education policy, holding schools and teachers accountable for education standards, building a comprehensive curriculum, and sanctioning failing schools that do not show improvement. Part 1 of 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292569-1 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:45:53 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan testified about the Obama administration's blueprint for overhauling the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as No Child Left Behind. Among the topics he addressed were state and local control of schools and education policy, holding schools and teachers accountable for education standards, building a comprehensive curriculum, and sanctioning failing schools that do not show improvement. Part 2 of 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292569-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292569-3 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:02:29 GMT Secretary Arne Duncan spoke about managing effective federal and state education programs. Among the topics he addressed were setting and raising common standards, teacher employment and retention, and federal assistance for struggling schools. Following his remarks he answered questions from the governors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292192-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292192-2 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:04:41 GMT Members of Congress and Obama administration officials spoke to reporters following a meeting with First Lady Michelle Obama on childhood obesity policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291859-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291859-3 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:39:17 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke to reporters about the release of the proposed fiscal year 2011 federal budget. The $51 billion proposal included increased spending on programs for special education, low-income students, and teaching quality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291820-1 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:09:59 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg t"alked about the Obama administration's education program, Race to the Top." The program sets conditions for federal education dollars. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290247-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290247-1 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:49:47 GMT President Obama hosted the White House Tribal Nations Conference. The conference included leaders from the 564 federally recognized tribes. Cabinet secretaries spoke to participants and answered questions about a number of issues including economic development of reservations and tribal areas, improving education for Native American children, and health care issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289819-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289819-10 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:36:11 GMT Cabinet Secretaries Sebelius, Napolitano, and Duncan testified on efforts to monitor national response to the H1N1 flu virus. Since September 2009, more than 300 U.S. citizens have died from the virus, most under the age of 65. Among the topics addressed were shortages of the flu vaccine due to production delays, hospital and public health department capacities, intravenous and anti-viral medications, and the ability of public health agencies to stay ahead of the spread of the virus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289575-1 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:45:47 GMT Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Education Secretary Arne Duncan held a town hall meeting with George Mason University students and faculty on preparing for flu season and reducing the spread of the H1N1 virus. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289066-1 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:08:41 GMT President Obama addressed students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia, on the importance of taking responsibility for their success in school. He spoke of difficulties in his own childhood, and recounted the stories of those who overcame hardships and rejections yet still graduated from high school or college, or became physicians, authors, or professional athletes. In his remarks he said, "We can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world - and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities. Unless you show up to those schools; pay attention to those teachers; listen to your parents, grandparents and other adults; and put in the hard work it takes to succeed." Prior to the speech, a debate ensued from some who believed the president should not speak to elementary, middle, and high school students in a national address. In previous years, Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush also spoke to students in addresses that were shown to students around the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288771-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288771-2 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:01:11 GMT President Obama And Education Secretary Arne Duncan held a discussion with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288771-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:24:23 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke about challenges facing public education. Among the issues he addressed were stagnating educational models, the need for innovation in creating new educational models, incentives for students and teachers, and measuring achievement. He also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288483-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288483-1 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:36:59 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke about the role parents and educators play in assisting children and youth with disabilities. He talked about his commitment to prevent "horrific tragedies" resulting from inappropriate use of seclusion and restraints on students. He urged state officials to be a part of the development of common state standards to make sure the unique needs of students with disabilities are considered. He also outlined the broad policy agenda that the Obama administration is pursuing. He noted that more than half of students with disabilities spend most of their school day in general education classrooms. He answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288438-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288438-1 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:20:12 GMT