Appoint Linda Darling-Hammond Secretary of Education 2
[This is the same petition created earlier that was closed and not able to be re-opened. The only change is the fixing of one typo in the President-elect's first name.]To: President-Elect Barack Obama... continue reading »
"I know Dr. Darling-Hammond's work well. She is exactly the right person at the right time. City, State Los Angeles, California"
"It would be a wonderful change to have a former teacher in this position! Finally, to have someone who knows what they are talking about! City, State Loudon, TN"
"We need a compassionate expert who does not treat children like widgets. City, State West Saint Paul, MN"
"В City, State Pomona, CA"
"We need someone who is competent, knowledgeable about schools and clssrooms, and committed to equal opportunity City, State Oakland,CA"
"We need an educator to pay attention to what students need. City, State Purdue University Calumet Hammond, Indiana"
"Equity and Excellence are possible if we have collaborative leadership. Linda Darling-Hammond would be an excellent choice as Secretary of Education. City, State Williamstown, Massachusetts"
"We need an educator to lead the Department of Education. Non-educators--people who do not have extensive theoretical, practical, and daily experiences with teachers and learners--have proven to be very poor leaders for our nation's schools. There is no si"
"Linda Darling-Hammond would be a superb leader and support to President Elect Obama. I endorse her fully as a 34 year educator and administrator. City, State Fort Wayne, IN"
