Obama’s education secretary flunks Dems over failing schools: 'It’s killing us politically, and it’s killing our kids'

In a scathing critique, former Education Secretary Arne Duncan has slammed his fellow Democrats for their lack of commitment to improving the nation's education system, suggesting that they have ceded the issue to Republicans. Duncan, who served under President Barack Obama, expressed frustration that Democrats have failed to make education a central plank of their platform, allowing Republicans to dominate the conversation and shape the narrative on this critical issue. As a result, Duncan argues, the country's schools are suffering and students are being left behind. His comments come at a time when education policy is becoming increasingly politicized, and Democrats are under pressure to articulate a clear vision for improving America's education system.

Former President Barack Obama’s Education Secretary Arne Duncan flunked fellow Democrats for failing to run on improving schools — and ceding the education issue to Republicans. “We’re adrift, it’s ...