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5 Things to Know About the New Education Secretary

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan shocked the education world and announced he'll be resigning in December. Riding out the rest of the Obama administration as acting secretary will be John King, who is currently the No. 2 at the department. Here's what you need to know about him.
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Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan shocked the education world and announced he’ll be resigning in December. Riding out the rest of the Obama administration as acting secretary will be John King, who is currently the No. 2 at the department. Here’s what you need to know about him.

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