Blog Digital Badges for Learning Share This Post Education / Government / National News Digital Badges for Learning By redkudzu_admin on February 21st 2015 No Comments / 229 views Remarks by Secretary Duncan at 4th Annual Launch of the MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Lifelong Learning Competition SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Contact: (202) 401-1576, [email protected] I’m excited to be here to celebrate the launch of the 2011 competition, and its potential to propel a quantum leap forward in education reform. We’re on the verge of harnessing education’s power to unleash the full measure of human potential. I want to commend the MacArthur Foundation’s thoughtful and forward-thinking approach to educational philanthropy. And, I applaud the collaborative partnership that makes possible this groundbreaking competition, now in its fourth year. The MacArthur Foundation and its partners – Mozilla and HASTAC, hosted by Duke University and the University of California Humanities Research Institute – are working together to provide venture capital for technology innovations that can dramatically improve educational access and quality, in America and around the globe. This year’s efforts will expand the hub of digital media projects and products, and the record of success begun in 2007. President Obama and I see building a world-class public education system as an economic, civic and social imperative. It’s a mission he’s championed since the earliest days of his administration. And, just last week, President Obama outlined his American Jobs Act before a joint session of Congress. His plan includes immediate investments that will help today’s students compete in tomorrow’s economy. Read more… Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Login with: Continue with Facebook Continue with Google Continue with Twitter Common Core Education Share This Post redkudzu_admin The goal of this site is to give information. Whether from national sites or locally in Georgia. Related Articles PARCC Pull-Out Bill Advances in Arkansas House March 4th 2015 Former educator and school administrator tells parents, “you have all the power to decide what your children are being taught.” June 18th 2021 Donna Brazile Reveals How Hillary Stole the Nomination November 6th 2017