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Arne Duncan's Departure Leaves Void in Chicago's Public Schools System

Published in Law and Health Weekly, January 3rd, 2009

Arne Duncan's appointment as the United States Secretary of Education is not a surprise for people familiar with his work. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Public Schools system, which is the nation's third largest, Mr. Duncan has deftly handled large tasks. In Chicago, he leads initiatives that are transforming the public schooling system into one of the most innovative in the country. With support from Mayor Richard M. Daley, Mr. Duncan has utilized educational entrepreneurship to make classroom-focused decisions that directly impact students and teachers for the better. This educational entrepreneurship is also reflected in the growth and achievement of charter public...

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