Arne Duncan Quotes

Everybody should be interested in access to primary and secondary education for everybody.

I believe that every child in Maryland deserves a world-class education, regardless of what neighborhood they grow up in.

I want to make sure every child has the opportunity for quality education.

No child's dream should be limited by the quality, or lack thereof, of the education they receive.

Regardless of their parent's income or zip code, every child in Georgia deserves access to a high-quality, affordable education.

I believe we need a national amendment which will guarantee every child in America the promise of not just an equal education but a high-quality equal education.

President-elect Bush spoke in a forceful and candid manner that it is his passion that all children should have access to a first class education.

It's not easy for the average family to ensure that their child receives a quality education. And the federal government is not making it any easier.

One of the most powerful tools for empowering individuals and communities is making certain that any individual who wants to receive a quality education can do so.

That there be equal educational opportunities for all and in all the States, and that public school expenditure be the same for Negro and white child.

Education is the civil rights issue of our era.

We want to make access to a world-class education like clean drinking water or electricity.

Every one of us deserves the right to have a great education that's going to prepare us and give us the tools that we need in order to thrive outside of school. It's our government's responsibility to make sure that everyone is included.

Make education more accessible to women - all women, not just Americans.

The quality of your public education shouldn't be defined by your zip code.

I wish it were true that every child had access to an education that helped them reach their full potential.

Above all, I believe every child, no matter their ZIP code or their parents' jobs, deserves access to a quality education.

Surely in a country that works for everyone ensuring that everyone has access to an excellent education should be the first priority of any government?

All boys and girls should have the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, no matter what part of the country they live in and irrespective of whether their parents are rich or poor. It is the state's duty to make sufficient money available for the establishment of good public schools. A well-educated youth is crucial so that Chile can continue to grow economically.

The Brown decision promised that every child, regardless of the color of his or her skin, would have unequivocal access to quality education and an equal opportunity to pursue his/her dreams.

Let me ask you: Should only children of the wealthy have access to quality early education? Should only children of the wealthy have access to a college degree? The answer - the only answer - is: no.

I decided in '96 to dedicate my life to mostly promoting literacy and education for girls in rural Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Every child should have the opportunity to receive a quality education.

We have done a poor job educating people about education. Only when we have clarified that can we talk about how best to achieve it.

I believe the government should ensure all children are provided with a good education.