@SecretaryKing44

Former Secretary of Education for President Barack Obama. This account is no longer active.

 Washington, DC
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Joined June 2009
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I'll be rooting for & working hard alongside everyone who believes in an excellent education for all students. You can find me at @JohnBKing
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If we nurture students' minds & hearts & ensure they are safe & welcomed in school--no matter who they are--our country's future is strong
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My challenge to everyone working on behalf of students: lead by example, through education & hope. Be steadfast in our commitment to equity.
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My life is proof of the transformative power of a great education--NYC public school teachers saved my life and gave me hope.
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We've worked to protect students’ civil rights & advocate for our most vulnerable. There's a lot to be proud of, but there's much left to do
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More students have access to #edtech in schools to personalize & transform learning, giving them tools to succeed in the 21st century.
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We've worked to expand college affordability, access & completion. A million more Af-Am & Latino students are enrolled in college since 2008
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The US has made great progress in education. More students are graduating from high school today than ever before.
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I'm grateful to all of you: teachers, parents, school leaders, mentors, advocates. You are a critical part of this work.
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As we close this chapter of history and we prepare to embark on our next journey, I'd like to take the chance to say thank you.
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We have much to learn frm colleges serving socioeconomically diverse stdnts & providing real pathways to opportunity nytimes.com/2017/01/18/opini…

Opinion | America’s Great Working-Class Colleges (Published 2017)

Dozens of colleges are vaulting thousands of low-income students into the middle class and beyond, and yet are being starved of funding.

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ICYMI: 8 Years of Progress from the Office for Civil Rights

Office for Civil Rights: Eight Years of Progress

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Inspired by my last #StudentVoices session today w some thoughtful & talented students. TY @GLSEN for your work advocating for #LGBTQ youth.
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Parents, schools, and communities can all play a role in helping LGBT youth feel physically and emotionally safe. stopbullying.gov/at-risk/gro…
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One last message from Mrs. Obama as @FLOTUS: "Make the choice that gives you choices. Choose college." #BetterMakeRoom @facinghistory
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"[T]he role of stories to unify-as opposed to divide...is more important than ever."-@POTUS: nytimes.com/2017/01/16/books…

Obama’s Secret to Surviving the White House Years: Books (Published 2017)

In an interview seven days before leaving office, Mr. Obama talked about the role books have played during his presidency and throughout his life.

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John King retweeted
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@NPR16 Jan 2017
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we revisit Dr. King's celebrated "I Have A Dream Speech" in its entirety. n.pr/2jmGK1f
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Thinking of Dr. King and great leaders like @repjohnlewis who carry on his legacy. May their example be our call to action. -mo
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Great day at @RooseveltHSDC today, honoring #MLKDAY by serving our community. TY @CityYear for bringing us together.
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"The work of service sends forth a ripple of hope." @JohnKingatED We're at @RooseveltHSDC today kicking off #MLKDAY ready to serve! – at Washington, DC
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