Background
Duncan, Arne was born on November 6, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
secretary system administrator
Duncan, Arne was born on November 6, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor in Sociology magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1987. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Lake Forest College, 2003.
Professional basketball player, Australia, 1987—1991. Director Ariel Education Initiative, Chicago, 1992—1998. Deputy chief of staff to Chief Executive Officer Chicago Public School, 1999—2001, Chief Executive Officer, 2001—2009.
Secretary United States Department Education, Washington, since 2009.
Board member Ariel Education Initiative, Bold Chicago, Chicago Cares, The Children's Center, The Golden Apple Foundation, Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence, Junior Achievement, The National Associate Basketball Coaches' Foundation, Scholarship Chicago and South Side Young Men’s Christian Association. Co-chairman Mayor Daley's Reading Advisory Council. Visiting committee University Chicago School Social Service Administrator, Harvard University Graduate School Education.
Board overseers Harvard University. Fellow: Leadership Greater Chgo's Class of 1995. Member: Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellowship Program.