Arne Duncan Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“When I ask teachers why they teach, they almost always say that it is because they want to make a difference in the lives of children.”

“A postsecondary education is the ticket to economic success in America.”

“Money is not the reason that people enter teaching.”

“So instead of watching TV, we read every night together as a family.”

“The cost of college should never discourage anyone from going after a valuable degree.”

“I worry when athletes are simply used by their universities to produce revenue, to make money for them, nothing to show at the back end. I grew up with a lot of players who had very, very tough lives after the ball started bouncing for them. And that's why I'm going to continue to fight.”

“I think every student needs access to technology, and I think technology can be a hugely important vehicle to help level the playing field.”

“States should not balance their budgets on the backs of students.”

“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 children's education.”

“We all have a role to play - the President, Congress, parents, students and schools - in making college affordable and keeping the middle class dream alive.”