SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will challenge Illinois to "think differently" about education as he leads a discussion about school improvement in Chicago.
Duncan, formerly the Chicago Public Schools CEO, will speak Friday at a breakfast hosted by Advance Illinois at a downtown hotel.
Duncan will lead a conversation about what is necessary to improve public schools, including what part President Barack Obama's economic stimulus program will play.
Also speaking will be the co-founders of Advance Illinois, former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and former U.S. Commerce Secretary William Daley, along with the education advocacy group's executive director, Robin Steans (STAYNZ').
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Duncan, formerly the Chicago Public Schools CEO, will speak Friday at a breakfast hosted by Advance Illinois at a downtown hotel.
Duncan will lead a conversation about what is necessary to improve public schools, including what part President Barack Obama's economic stimulus program will play.
Also speaking will be the co-founders of Advance Illinois, former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and former U.S. Commerce Secretary William Daley, along with the education advocacy group's executive director, Robin Steans (STAYNZ').
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Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
