Secretary Duncan speaks at a press conference with New York Gov. David Paterson and other state leaders.
At the first stop on the second half of the “Courage in the Classroom” tour, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan praised New York leaders for state’s remarkably bold vision for reforming schools.
New York was one of 10 winners in the second phase of the Race to the Top program. Peer reviewers gave the state the second highest score in the competition.
Secretary Duncan made the comments at a press conference led by Gov. David Paterson and joined by leaders from across the state.
Secretary Duncan exits the "Courage in the Classroom" bus at the New York state Capitol.
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