The Early Learning Challenge: Raising the Bar - Secretary Arne Duncan's Remarks at the NAEYC Annual Conference

This is a unique moment in time when early learning is no longer an afterthought, but has come into its own and is recognized as the first and most critical stage in human development. Today we have a special opportunity to build a bigger, better coordinated system of early care and education. It is time to transform early learning from a system of uneven quality and access into a system that truly and consistently prepares children for success in school and in life.  Read the full speech