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John King

John King

John B. King Jr. is president and CEO of The Education Trust and former U.S. Secretary of Education in the Obama administration.

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Posted inOpinion

OPINION: How current policy hurts our youngest citizens

John KingMyra Jones-Taylor by John King and Myra Jones-Taylor January 22, 2019September 24, 2020

More than 10,000 babies will be born in the United States today, each with infinite potential. These newborns, from diverse backgrounds, represent our country’s next generation of thinkers, workers and leaders. Much of their success in life depends on key decisions that our policymakers make now. And one of those key decisions is to promote […]

Sept. 14, 2016, MEMPHIS — Former Education Secretary John King visits a school in Tennessee during his tenure in the Obama administration.
Posted inElementary to High School

OPINION: We’re not doing enough to support teachers of color

John KingAvatar photo by John King and Linda Darling-Hammond May 28, 2018March 30, 2020
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