cps.k12.il.us - 12/5/2008
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Arne Duncan Chief Executive Officer Chicago Public Schools Email: aduncan@cps.k12.il.us Arne Duncan, CEO Arne Duncan graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1987, majoring in sociology. He was co-captain of Harvard s basketball team and was named a first team Academic All-American. ...
suntimes.com - 12/4/2008
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suntimes.com —
Please stay in Chicago, Mr. Duncan. The nation
is poised for urgently needed new direction under the...
leadership of President-elect Barack Obama and his Cabinet. It's clear that Arne Duncan has the vision, on-the-ground experience and passion to be a ...
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Chicago schools need Arne Duncan's skills :: CHICAGO ...
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The EduTransition
Matthew Yglesias —
... I don’t have any particular candidate I’m pushing, but Chicago schools chief Arne Duncan seems like the obvious pick out of the reform camp for a Chicago-based politician. ...
Duncan, Bennet, or Schnur for Education
The Stump —
... between two dueling education camps, a source close to the transition team says
Obama's pick for education secretary could be announced--or leaked--before the
end of the week. Based on conversations with transition officials, the source
says the choice likely will be one of three final candidates: Arne Duncan,
CEO of Chicago's public schools; ...
Arne Duncan For Ed Sec
Hotline On Call Part Deux —
... Pres.-elect Barack Obama is rolling out his pick this morning for Education Sec., Chicago Public Schools Chief Arne Duncan. Mayor Richard M. Daley named Duncan CEO of the Chicago Public Schools in June 2001. Chicago is the nation's third largest school district. ...
Obama Set To Introduce Educ. Sec. Nominee
Real Clear Politics - TIME.com —
Obama Names Secretary of Education
Patterico's Pontifications —
... There’s more at the link and here’s a brief biography of Arne Duncan. He’s a former Harvard basketball player and co-captain, and he played pro ball in Australia. ...
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yglesias.thinkprogress.org 12/16/2008 —
Arne Duncan always seemed like the obvious choice for Secretary of Education to me. He works in Chicago, just like Obama. Obama knows him personally. He went to Harvard and he plays basketball. On top of that, he’s had a good record in ...
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