Quotes by Arne Duncan

“We have to say this will not go on.”

“It is unbelievable that guys can run up and down like its the Wild West with assault rifles.”

“This is important to parents. Theres never been a spotlight on this, and thats a mistake. I think its like any workplace. When people feel good about the work, people want to be there. This is not only important for student learning, its important to school culture.”

“Hungry children are distracted children. We want to make sure nothing gets in the way of our children performing well academically, including hunger.”

“With innovative programs like Nourish for Knowledge and partnerships with organizations like the Greater Chicago Food Depository, the Chicago Public Schools is working to provide our children with the solid foundation they need for a successful academic career.”

“Weve been able to do things - for example, close schools for academic failure. It is hugely difficult, its hugely controversial and its absolutely the right thing to do. That simply does not happen in other cities, because of a lack of political will.”

“This grant is really an investment in our collective future. It will help create great new schools in Chicago that will produce the kind of students who can one day grow up and lead companies like Abbott.”

“Fighting about issues [from] 25 years ago robs our children of resources, which are already scarce.”

Research shows that children do better in school and are less likely to drop out when fathers are involved. Engaged parents can strengthen communities, mentor and tutor students, and demonstrate through their actions how much they value their childrens education.

Teachers say their schools of education did not adequately prepare them for the classroom. They would have welcomed more mentoring and feedback in their early years.