Making real progress on school reform

11-23-2010

Blog by Arne Duncan/Huffington Post

There's been a great conversation happening online today on the National Day of Blogging for Real Education Reform. I appreciate how many educators have taken time to share their ideas thoughtfully with the rest of us. At the U.S. Department of Education, we've been listening in. I am convinced that the best ideas come from classrooms and communities across the nation. I am committed to supporting the great work that is happening in states and districts. Today's conversation has focused on many issues that I think we can all agree on: We need to raise expectations for America's students and challenge them with standards that will prepare them for success in colleges and careers.
We need to elevate the teaching profession so teachers get the respect they deserve and the tools and time to do their jobs well and continually improve. For education reform to be "real," we need to focus on what works. We need consensus on the right way to measure students' progress. And then we all need to hold ourselves accountable -- and recognize those educators who are especially effective. (more…)

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