"State governments generate less revenue in a recession. As state leaders struggle to make up for lost revenue, legislatures tend to cut funding for higher education. Colleges, in turn, answer these funding cuts with tuition hikes."
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Arne Duncan, born on November 6, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, is a prominent American educational reformer best known for his tenure as the U.S. Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2015. A passionate advocate for educational equity, Duncan played a pivotal role in initiatives like Race to the Top, which aimed to incentivize states to improve their education systems. His legacy is marked by a commitment to closing achievement gaps and fostering innovation in education, making him a significant figure in shaping modern educational policies.
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