In this photo provided by Scholastic, United States Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, addresses the Education Town Hall, Thursday, June 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Scholastic, Stuart Ramson)
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Education is more than math and reading
Ed. Secretary stresses 'well-rounded education'
Updated: Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010, 7:34 AM MDT
Published : Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010, 7:33 AM MDT
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's proposal to overhaul education standards championed by his predecessor aims to broaden the focus beyond math and reading to "a well-rounded education," Education Secretary Arne Duncan says.
Reading and math are important, but so are social studies, science, the arts and recess, Duncan said Monday on ABC's "Good Morning America."
"We're looking to make some pretty dramatic changes here," Duncan said.
The proposal would overhaul the Bush administration's "No Child Left Behind" program. Rather than focusing on grade-level proficiency as the current law does, it would seek to ensure students are ready for college or a job. Duncan said it also would give educators more flexibility.
Duncan said the administration hopes Congress will pass the measure this year.
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