The White House and ED announced the six high schools selected as finalists for this year’s Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.

Vice President Joe Biden called on every governor to hold a college completion summit, released a "tool kit" of suggested completion strategies, and announced new innovation funds for colleges to boost completion levels.

Secretary Duncan visited a school implementing an inclusion program, spoke at the American Association of People with Disabilities conference, and vowed to end the "2% rule."

"I want every child in this country to head back to school in the fall knowing that their education is America’s priority," President Obama said. "Let’s fix No Child Left Behind."