Rewarding Excellence Is A Top Priotity For Department Of Education, Says Secretary Duncan

U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan outlines the goals of his department's budget. (0:10)
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Education Secretary: "Americans Feel Disconnected From Higher Education"

U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan says higher education must be a goal for everyone graduating from high school, and making college more affordable is a huge step in the right direction. He also quotes a study that shows many Americans feel higher education is reserved for the rich. (0:28)
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Education Secretary: "We Have To Educate Our Way To A Better Economy"

U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan says the U.S. must educate its way to better economy, and says we must out-educate other countries. (0:35)
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