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John King

@secretaryking44

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 This account is no longer active.

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linkhttp://www.ed.gov/ calendar_today05-06-2009 11:39:21

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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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Parents, schools, and communities can all play a role in helping LGBT youth feel physically and emotionally safe. stopbullying.gov/at-risk/groups…

Parents, schools, and communities can all play a role in helping LGBT youth feel physically and emotionally safe. stopbullying.gov/at-risk/groups…
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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.

Inspired by my last #StudentVoices session today w some thoughtful &amp; talented students. TY <a href="/GLSEN/">GLSEN</a> for your work advocating for #LGBTQ youth.
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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/opi…

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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'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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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 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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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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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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If we nurture students' minds & hearts & ensure they are safe & welcomed in school--no matter who they are--our country's future is strong