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

Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan has unleashed a scathing critique of the Democratic Party's approach to education, accusing his fellow Democrats of failing to prioritize improving schools and ceding the issue to Republicans. In a stark assessment, Duncan argues that Democrats have neglected to make education a central plank of their platform, allowing the GOP to fill the void and shape the national conversation around education policy. This rebuke comes as Democrats face growing pressure to address the pressing issue of education reform, with many calling for a more robust and comprehensive approach to addressing the nation's educational challenges. Duncan's comments are likely to spark a heated debate within the party about its priorities and policies on education.

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 ...