International Competitiveness and Education: A Conversation with Arne Duncan (Audio)
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speaks about the importance of education to U.S. global competitiveness.
Speaker: Arne Duncan, Secretary, U.S. Department of Education
Presider: John DeGioia, President, Georgetown University
May 26, 2010
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speaks about the importance of education to U.S. global competitiveness.
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