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Day One: Secretary Duncan visits Wisconsin and Iowa

Secretary Arne Duncan is visiting WI and IA, April 18-19, to discuss college affordability, elevating the teaching profession, fostering community partnerships in ed, as well as training & retraining youth & adult students to enter the workforce through effective career & technical ed programs.

  1. Duncan started the day in Madison, Wis., where he hosted a college affordability town hall with students at East High School, followed by a question-and-answer session.
  2. arneduncan
    Arne Duncan@arneduncan
    In WI & IA today to talk abt #collegeaffordability, elevating the teaching profession & #ruraled. 1st stop is @mmsdnews's East High
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 06:01:26
  3. Secy @arneduncan talks with HS seniors about #collegeaffordability at @mmsdnews's East High http://pic.twitter.com/oszdju6H
    US Dept of Education@usedgov
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    Wed, Apr 18 2012 07:25:36
  4. news3jessica
    Jessica Arp@news3jessica
    Sec Duncan: " you should not have to take a vow of poverty to be a teacher"
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 07:45:25
  5. usedgov
    US Dept of Education@usedgov
    Arne in WI: Whatever your dreams are, some form of higher education has to be the goal.
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 07:27:00
  6. WISuptTonyEvers
    Tony Evers@WISuptTonyEvers
    Today in Madison, Sec. Arne Duncan said we need to prioritize funding public education. Yes we do. Education is Econ. Development. #WIedu
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 09:59:24
  7. U.S. Education secretary praises Madison schools' efforts on achievement gap
    U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan praised the Madison School District's recent emphasis on raising the achievement levels of low-incom...
    Madison
  8. In the afternoon, Duncan joined U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, to host a White House Rural Council town hall with agriculture teachers and students from across Wisconsin.
  9. The arena is filling up fast. Looks great with the @Case_IH tractor. #ruraled http://pic.twitter.com/xd4WDGvl
    Randy Mentz@randy_mentz
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    Wed, Apr 18 2012 09:52:28
  10. uwplatteville
    UW-Platteville@uwplatteville
    "Untapped opportunity: it's what America does best." -Tom Vilsack on laying an innovative foundation for the future of ag. #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 11:11:58
  11. uwplatteville
    UW-Platteville@uwplatteville
    "Figure out what you passion is, what your interest is: we'll help you go as far as you can go." -@arneduncan #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 11:06:32
  12. chbrenchley
    Cameron Brenchley@chbrenchley
    Our country's economy can't be strong if our rural economy isn't strong - @arneduncan #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 10:30:29
  13. AgriView
    Agri-View@AgriView
    "For those interested and involved in agriculture, be proud!" - Sec Vilsack #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 11:24:35
  14. BGuza
    Brian Guza@BGuza
    Very inspiring words from Secretary Duncan and Secretary Vilsack today! #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 12:11:14
  15. nationalffa
    National FFA@nationalffa
    "When FFA speaks, people listen... You have a very powerful voice. Don't underestimate that." ~@arneduncan #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 11:03:46
  16. uwplatteville
    UW-Platteville@uwplatteville
    "If we continue to beat down teachers, we do a disservice not only to our teachers, but to our country." -@arneduncan #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 11:00:33
  17. This gal's ready for the @usedgov @usda #ruraled town hall. instagr.am/p/JkZf6VHdQH/
    Cameron Brenchley@chbrenchley
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    Wed, Apr 18 2012 10:05:53
  18. RuralED
    John White@RuralED
    Wisc. State High School Teacher of the Year, Brad Markhardt, is with us @uwplattville Ag teacher town hall, 1.usa.gov/HQPL5J #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 11:19:27
  19. uwplatteville
    UW-Platteville@uwplatteville
    .@arneduncan tells student in audience, "College is still the best investment you can make in your own future." #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 11:20:07
  20. usedgov
    US Dept of Education@usedgov
    Great Qs abt RESPECT from ed majors at #ruraled town hall. More info on Admin's project to elevate teaching profession go.usa.gov/y2h
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 11:15:43
  21. randy_mentz
    Randy Mentz@randy_mentz
    Fantastic event! Thank you Secretaries Duncan and Vilsack for taking the time to visit Pioneer Farm! #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 11:41:47
  22. nationalffa
    National FFA@nationalffa
    If you missed today's Ag Ed Town Hall meeting, you can watch a recording here: ht.ly/amVGZ #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 13:30:34
  23. arneduncan
    Arne Duncan@arneduncan
    Sec Vilsack & I loved talking w/Ag teachers & students today at @uwplatteville. Inspired by next generation of teachers. #ruraled
    Wed, Apr 18 2012 12:37:08
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    The U.S. Departments of Education and Agriculture have teamed up to enhance agricultural education and related programs that promote post...
    Ed
  25. Duncan then traveled to Dubuque, Iowa where he joined the Rev. Brenda Girton-Mitchell, ED's director for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, to hold a “Together for Tomorrow” town hall on the value of community partnerships, and to announce the Together for Tomorrow School Improvement Challenge.

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