Playlist: Mentorship
Compiled By: The National Center for Media Engagement
Pieces of content highlighting mentors to youth and the role they play and can play to keep students in school.
Melinda Gates on the Importance of Evaluations in Shaping Effective Teachers
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 11:11
Part of the American Graduate project addressing the country's high school dropout crisis, teachers across the nation have weighed in at town halls on what's working and what's not. Hari Sreenivasan and Melinda Gates discuss how the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation hopes to best tackle education reform.
Part of the American Graduate project addressing the country's high school dropout crisis, teachers across the nation have weighed in at town halls on what's working and what's not. Hari Sreenivasan and Melinda Gates discuss how the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation hopes to best tackle education reform.
New York Teachers Discuss Accountability, Pros and Cons of Assessments
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 09:40
As part of our American Graduate focus on teachers, testing and accountability, Ray Suarez moderated a discussion with several New York public school teachers on the challenges they face in the classroom and how they think they should be evaluated.
As part of our American Graduate focus on teachers, testing and accountability, Ray Suarez moderated a discussion with several New York public school teachers on the challenges they face in the classroom and how they think they should be evaluated.
California Photographer Captures Young Faces of Juvenile Detention
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 05:46
Photographer and University of California, Santa Barbara professor Richard Ross has spent five years documenting juvenile detention facilities throughout the nation. In his own words, Ross explains what he's seen. This report is part of NewsHour's American Graduate series on the U.S. dropout crisis.
Photographer and University of California, Santa Barbara professor Richard Ross has spent five years documenting juvenile detention facilities throughout the nation. In his own words, Ross explains what he's seen. This report is part of NewsHour's American Graduate series on the U.S. dropout crisis.
Gang Member-Turned-Ph.D. Mentors Youth on the Fringes
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 08:54
Victor Rios says he has lived two lifetimes. In his first, he was a gang member, juvenile delinquent and high school dropout. Now, he's a sociology professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, who tries to help adolescents avoid the same mistakes he made and get second chances like he did. Ray Suarez reports.
Victor Rios says he has lived two lifetimes. In his first, he was a gang member, juvenile delinquent and high school dropout. Now, he's a sociology professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, who tries to help adolescents avoid the same mistakes he made and get second chances like he did. Ray Suarez reports.
Oakland Program Aims to Pique Girls' Interest in Science, Tech Careers
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 09:42
As part of the NewsHour's American Graduate series, correspondent Spencer Michels reports on Techbridge, an after-school program based in Oakland, Calif., that shows hundreds of female students a path to pursuing careers in science and technology, while also trying to minimize the chances of them dropping out of school.
As part of the NewsHour's American Graduate series, correspondent Spencer Michels reports on Techbridge, an after-school program based in Oakland, Calif., that shows hundreds of female students a path to pursuing careers in science and technology, while also trying to minimize the chances of them dropping out of school.
Are Teachers Too Easily Caught in Crossfire Over Student Achievement?
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 09:40
Part of the American Graduate project addressing the country's high school dropout crisis, Ray Suarez and former Deputy Secretary of Education Diane Ravitch discuss education reform and her approach to teacher accountability.
Part of the American Graduate project addressing the country's high school dropout crisis, Ray Suarez and former Deputy Secretary of Education Diane Ravitch discuss education reform and her approach to teacher accountability.
Engaging Students With Learning Differences Early On
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 09:56
Students with learning differences are twice as likely as their peers to drop out of high school, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Betty Ann Bowser visited an elementary school that practices early intervention -- engaging students with technology and art to improve their chances of earning a diploma.
Students with learning differences are twice as likely as their peers to drop out of high school, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Betty Ann Bowser visited an elementary school that practices early intervention -- engaging students with technology and art to improve their chances of earning a diploma.
'Reclaim Your Future': Vegas Aims to Change Odds for High School Dropouts
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 07:57
Trying to entice wayward students back to class in Las Vegas, Chaparral High School Principal David Wilson led teams into communities to knock on doors in search of dropouts. Ray Suarez reports on an offbeat approach starting to show some signs of success in a city that ranks near the bottom in the nation for graduation rates.
Trying to entice wayward students back to class in Las Vegas, Chaparral High School Principal David Wilson led teams into communities to knock on doors in search of dropouts. Ray Suarez reports on an offbeat approach starting to show some signs of success in a city that ranks near the bottom in the nation for graduation rates.
New York Teachers Discuss Accountability, Pros and Cons of Assessments
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 06:16
As part of our American Graduate focus on teachers, testing and accountability, Ray Suarez moderated a discussion with several New York public school teachers on the challenges they face in the classroom and how they think they should be evaluated.
As part of our American Graduate focus on teachers, testing and accountability, Ray Suarez moderated a discussion with several New York public school teachers on the challenges they face in the classroom and how they think they should be evaluated.
Helping High School Youth Learn By Doing
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 09:09
Since 1994, YouthBuild has trained 110,000 high school dropouts around the country to put up houses for their community and think critically in the classroom while earning their GEDs or diplomas. As part of the American Graduate series, Paul Solman reports on a program designed to keep kids learning inside and outside of class.
Since 1994, YouthBuild has trained 110,000 high school dropouts around the country to put up houses for their community and think critically in the classroom while earning their GEDs or diplomas. As part of the American Graduate series, Paul Solman reports on a program designed to keep kids learning inside and outside of class.
St. Louis Teachers Voice Struggles Over Dropouts
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 07:47
Teachers are struggling to find solutions to the high school dropout crisis plaguing the nation. As part of our American Graduate Project series, Gwen Ifill discusses the challenges educators are facing in the classroom with Civic Enterprises' John Bridgeland.
Teachers are struggling to find solutions to the high school dropout crisis plaguing the nation. As part of our American Graduate Project series, Gwen Ifill discusses the challenges educators are facing in the classroom with Civic Enterprises' John Bridgeland.
Detroit Tackles Dropout Crisis By Engaging Students, Parents
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the PBS Newshour series | 09:01
Education Secretary Arne Duncan has called Detroit, where four out of 10 children don't graduate from high school, "arguably, the worst school district in the country." Hari Sreenivasan and Detroit Public Television report on how the city's public schools are tackling poor graduation rates.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan has called Detroit, where four out of 10 children don't graduate from high school, "arguably, the worst school district in the country." Hari Sreenivasan and Detroit Public Television report on how the city's public schools are tackling poor graduation rates.
NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS: AVID = Advancement Via Individual Determination
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the American Graduate series | 04:51
New Mexico students express their motivations for coming to school and what drives them to graduate, in part thanks to AVID.
New Mexico students express their motivations for coming to school and what drives them to graduate, in part thanks to AVID.
NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS: Robert Baade - RFK Charter High School
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the American Graduate series | 07:43
Robert Baade is interviewed about his methods addressing diverse groups of students.
Robert Baade is interviewed about his methods addressing diverse groups of students.
NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS: Citizen Schools
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the American Graduate series | 07:28
An out-of-the-box teaching approach seeks to engage students through community members that come in to teach about specific topics of expertise.
An out-of-the-box teaching approach seeks to engage students through community members that come in to teach about specific topics of expertise.
Blaketon Rogers - Junior at Rickards High School
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the American Graduate series | 01:58
A class president discusses his responsibilities and motivations, and how he sets an example for younger peers.
A class president discusses his responsibilities and motivations, and how he sets an example for younger peers.
Markeal Dickey - Lincoln High School Senior & Distinguished Young Gentlemen of America member
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the American Graduate series | 01:54
Markeal Dickey reflects on his high school experience and offers advice to upcoming students
Markeal Dickey reflects on his high school experience and offers advice to upcoming students
Foster Youth and Graduation
From The National Center for Media Engagement | Part of the American Graduate series | 02:26
Many foster children live in several homes during a short span of time. All of the disruption has been correlated to poor academic performance.
Many foster children live in several homes during a short span of time. All of the disruption has been correlated to poor academic performance.