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Duncanisms   Search Duncanisms 180 in the collection   Detroit as one of fastest improving districts in the country Detroit has had very, very tough times historically. I actually think Detroit has an opportunity going forward to become one of the fastest improving school districts in the country. They have a long, long way to go but there's a confluence of leadership and commitment and urgency that I haven't seen before in Detroit, and in my second trip there I really challenged the city because the education historically has been so poor there, quite frankly. But I think Detroit is poised to move forward in the right direction and we want to be a good partner in those efforts, but children and parents have to be part of the solution. NPR: All Things Considered Sept. 13, 2011 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/13/140429845/duncan-talks-back-to-school-bus-tour INDEX OF DUNCANISMS Pages: 9    [1] 2 3 4  Next >>    Last >>

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