former U.S. Secretary of Education, United States Department of Education
Arne Duncan
former U.S. Secretary of Education | United States Department of Education
About Arne
Arne Starkey Duncan, born on November 6, 1964, is an American educator and former professional basketball player. He served as the ninth United States secretary of education from 2009 to 2016 in the cabinet of President Barack Obama. Prior to his tenure as secretary, Duncan was the Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools from 2001 to 2009. During his time in office, his focus included expanding the use of standardized tests, charter schools, and implementing national learning standards such as the Common Core. He oversaw the Race to the Top program, which provided grants and waivers from the No Child Left Behind Act to states that adopted certain policies. Duncan's initiatives initially had bipartisan support but later faced criticism from teachers' unions and members of the Republican Party, who objected to testing policies and accused him of government overreach. He expanded student financial aid and loan forgiveness programs but was unable to implement some of his higher education reforms, including regulations for for-profit colleges and a university performance rating system. Duncan resigned in 2015 and moved back to Chicago with his family. After his resignation, he engaged in anti-violence efforts in Chicago. Before his political career, Duncan was a co-captain of the basketball team at Harvard College and played professionally for the Rhode Island Gulls in the United States and the Eastside Spectres in Australia. He also participated in several basketball competitions, including the NBA All-Star Celebrity Games, and won the USA Basketball three-on-three championship in 2014.
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Latest interviews
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Books over Bars
Learning Lab Episode #19 Cultivating Restorative Practices with Arne Duncan and Cedric Hawkins
Jun 9, 2026
First Friday Club of Chicago podcast
Arne Duncan: Reasons to Put Down the Gun
Apr 29, 2026
How To Change The World Podcast
Chicago CRED: How to End Gun Violence
Dec 18, 2025
The Lowlights Podcast
Episode 12: Arne Duncan on Making an Impact on the Court, in the Classroom, and in the Community
Jun 25, 2025
The Lowlights Podcast
Episode 12: Arne Duncan on Making an Impact on the Court, in the Classroom, and in the Community
Jun 25, 2025
Take 1 with Bill Cameron
Take 1 with Bill Cameron (06-30-2024) - Arne Duncan
Jun 28, 2024
You Might Be Right
What can we do about gun violence? - with Arne Duncan and David French
Sep 14, 2022
The Axe Files with David Axelrod
Ep. 493 — Arne Duncan and Curtis Toler
Jun 9, 2022
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The Lowlights Podcast
2 episodes
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2
Books over Bars
1 episode
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1
First Friday Club of Chicago podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
How To Change The World Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
Take 1 with Bill Cameron
1 episode
Shows
1
You Might Be Right
1 episode
Shows
1
The Axe Files with David Axelrod
1 episode
Shows
1
Just A Few Questions Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
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