WBEZ-Chicago Public Radio

Arne Duncan flew back from Washington and his new position as the nation's Education Secretary to hand off the baton to Huberman. Both appeared at a press conference yesterday with Mayor Daley, who has the sole power to appoint a schools chief.

HUBERMAN: So Mayor Daley, I want to thank you for the opportunity you've given me. It's the most important challenge I've taken on so far. Nothing is more important than the education of Chicago's children. I also just want to thank Arne, both for being here today and for laying the fantastic groundwork..”