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Some thoughts on Arne Duncan
Arne Duncan's leadership in Chicago offers promise of an enlightened approach at the Department of Education -- one that moves beyond interest group squabbling, turf and territory to putting students first. He's shown a willingness to innovate and to try new things such as pay for performance for teachers and administrators, and encouraging teachers from non-traditional backgrounds. Since he sits on the Harvard Board of Overseers, it is our hope that he will use his bully pulpit to promote more engaged trusteeship. In these challenging times, boards have a unique opportunity to work with constituencies on campus to provide the best education at the lowest possible cost. As encouraged as we are by President-Elect Obama's choice of Mr. Duncan for his Secretary of Education, though, it will be for naught if he does not pick a reformer to oversee post-secondary education as well.
Posted by Anne D. Neal on December 23, 2008 at December 23, 2008 12:04 PM
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