Arne Duncan on The Daily Show

Arne Duncan was on the Daily Show last week, talking about Race to the Top and the new initiative aimed at improving the teaching profession.

An interesting book

Policy makers, especially those in education, need to read this book:  The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement, written by David Brooks.


Here are two links that will give you a taste of the book: 


Brook's Tuesday, March 29th column in the New York Times: Tools for Thinking


Brooks's talk at TED 2011