Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Educational Kingmaker
Politico August 9, 2009
“Now Duncan sits atop the Education Department — meaning he’s the one making those calls to school systems across the country, hoping to reshape education and the role of the federal government in what traditionally has been a state and local effort.
With nearly $5 billion in stimulus funds at his disposal, Duncan has the chance to be a sort of educational kingmaker, doling out money to states as he sees fit. He’s also got something intangible but just as important — a close friend in the White House, in President Barack Obama.”
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