NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I.—U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan has joined members of Rhode Island's congressional delegation in visiting a North Kingstown elementary school.
Monday's visit to Hamilton Elementary School was part of a national listening tour.
He met with school support staff members, who expressed concern about funding for professional development.
Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Jim Langevin, all Democrats, also attended.
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