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Wed, Sep 19 2012 05:42:28

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Back-to-School Bus Tour - Day Five

The “Education Drives America” Back-to-School Bus Tour takes Secretary Arne Duncan and senior ED staff coast-to-coast. Day five included stops in Topeka and Emporia, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. Visit ed.gov/bustour to keep up to date.

  1. Brown v Board of Education National Historic Site - Topeka, Kansas
  2. Secretary Arne Duncan and National Education Association (NEA) President Dennis Van Roekel visited the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site to honor the legacy of hope and courage represented by the U.S. Supreme Court case that ended legal segregation in the nation’s public schools.
  3. washburnlaw
    Washburn Law@washburnlaw
    A group of our students are attending a special event today at the Brown v. Board historic site with U.S. Sec'y of Education Arne Duncan!
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 07:40:59
  4. US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan just pulled up to Brown v. Board, in a fancy ride I might add #Topeka http://pic.twitter.com/KifHbcke
    Lauren Seabrook@lseabrookKFN
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    Tue, Sep 18 2012 10:01:48
  5. Brandon Blagg
    Brandon Blagg
    Arne Duncan is in Topeka today. He is one of my favorite people. I would love to play him one on one in basketball while discussing U.S. Education reform.
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 14:10:48
  6. waynedorio
    waynedorio@waynedorio
    Beautiful morning in Kansas. Looking forward to joining Arne Duncan's back-to-school tour today. Expect bountiful live tweeting. #edtech
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 06:46:55
  7. US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speaking at the Brown v Board of Education site! http://pic.twitter.com/Xccva0SV
    Angel Romero Jr@AngelRome
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    Tue, Sep 18 2012 10:36:16
  8. usedgov
    US Dept of Education@usedgov
    From unexceptional circumstances, comes exceptional courage--and transformational change. - @arneduncan #edtour12
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 10:42:51
  9. wyld8
    keri & poppet@wyld8
    Great speech, Mr. Duncan! Thanks from a mom in #Topeka. #EdTour12 #Kansas #usedgov
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 11:41:45
  10. arneduncan
    Arne Duncan@arneduncan
    Thanks to @NatlParkService Brown v Board of Education historical site Rangers. Fantastic #edtour12 event in Topeka. Now off to Emporia.
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 11:31:39
  11. National Teacher Hall of Fame at Emporia State University - Emporia, Kansas
  12. Secretary Duncan joined NEA President Dennis Van Roekel for a tour of the National Teacher Hall of Fame, and then held a discussion with students, prospective teachers and community members at Emporia State University.
  13. ESUResLife
    ESU Residential Life@ESUResLife
    It's great to see so many RAs at the "Education Drives America" Tour at @emporiaUni #edtour12
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 12:38:18
  14. aubreyhenneke
    Aubrey Henneke@aubreyhenneke
    I am excite to join a nation of teachers who care ad are eager to learn and teach!! #edtour12#it371a
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 12:45:59
  15. Packed House for @arneduncan for the #edtour12 at @emporiaUni #sachat #education http://pic.twitter.com/rsAKdHNy
    Paul Jacobson-Miller@pmilleredu
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    Tue, Sep 18 2012 12:40:06
  16. jasonbosch
    Jason Matthew Bosch@jasonbosch
    Education is an investment, not an expense. -@arneduncan #edtour12
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 13:32:04
  17. NikNakPadyWack1
    Nikki Spexarth@NikNakPadyWack1
    #it371a #edtour12 the president of NEA is very inspiring!
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 12:51:21
  18. Radweezy94
    Radwan Dayib@Radweezy94
    Gonna go watch the Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan speak in about an hour. #pumped
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 11:43:41
  19. mjarboe3
    Marisa Jane@mjarboe3
    Being a teacher may be challenging, stressful, or emotionally draining. But it is worth it in the end. #it371a #edtour12
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 12:50:51
  20. aubreyhenneke
    Aubrey Henneke@aubreyhenneke
    Hooray! U.S. Secretary of Education supports Recess!!! That is saying things teachers! Students NEED physical activity. #edtour12 #it371a
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 13:11:25
  21. NEAMedia
    NEA Public Relations@NEAMedia
    NEA Prez to @emporiauni students: When you believe in something that is great for kids then DO IT! #edtour12
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 13:33:41
  22. kari__anne
    Kari Jacobson@kari__anne
    Just met the Secretary of Education for the US. #edtour12 #legit
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 12:29:44
  23. Michelle_Coley
    michelle coley@Michelle_Coley
    @arneduncan thank you so much for coming to speak at ESU. As a future teacher, you had some words of wisdom to take to heart.
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 14:21:41
  24. arneduncan
    Arne Duncan@arneduncan
    Thanks @emporiaUni students for a great discussion on the teaching profession. I'm inspired by your enthusiasm & dedication! #edtour12
    Tue, Sep 18 2012 13:57:41
  25. Kansas City

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