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High Marks for Vallas
From: Learning Matters
Series: Paul Vallas in New Orleans
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Urban education expert Michael Casserly tells John Merrow why Superintendent Paul Vallas deserves an A- for his first year in New Orleans.

  • Added: Sep 18, 2008
  • Length: 09:56
The Critics
From: Learning Matters
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Michelle Rhee has the full support of DC Mayor Adrian Fenty in her quest to overhaul the DC Public School System. What do DC parents, community act...

  • Added: Sep 18, 2008
  • Length: 16:22
No Regrets
From: Learning Matters
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Michelle Rhee talks with John Merrow about her controversial first year as DC public school's chancellor and what she has planned for year two.

  • Added: Sep 17, 2008
  • Length: 16:19
Ahead of Laura Bush's Visit, A School's Facelift
From: Addie Goss
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Fresh paint, watered plans, electricity: U.S. money helps spruce up a Malian school ahead of the First Lady's visit.

  • Added: Apr 09, 2008
  • Length: 05:40
Reviving Physical Education in NY Schools
From: NYCity News Service
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Gym class and recess have become a shrinking part of the New York City public school curriculum over the last three decades.

  • Added: Oct 26, 2007
  • Length: 15:00
WWOZ Street Talk-First Book
From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk
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At a recent event put on by first book hundreds of kids were given books as part of the 5 million books project.

  • Added: Sep 27, 2007
  • Length: 09:11
Desegregation in Chicago Public Schools
From: Minhal Baig
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In 1980, Chicago Public Schools was placed under a desegregation consent decree. Now, in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision for PICS v. Se...

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Aug 15, 2007
  • Length: 10:16
  • Purchases: 1
English Learners in California Schools
From: David Kates
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David Kates visits two Los Angeles-area schools to find out what's involved in educating English learners.

  • Added: Jun 12, 2007
  • Length: 04:00
WWOZ Street Talk-Rebuilding New Orleans through music education
From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk
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Shortly after Hurricane Katrina hit, Peter Spring packed up his piano business and came to New Orleans to help rebuild the city's many flood damage...

  • Added: Apr 13, 2007
  • Length: 05:59
SALIDA STUDENTS GET THE CHANCE TO MARCH TO A DIFFERENT DRUMMER
From: KRCC-FM
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Colorado musician who uses innovative technology plus an interdisciplinary approach to education to spark kids? interest.

  • Added: May 10, 2006
  • Length: 03:26
New District 11 Board Begins Work
From: KRCC-FM
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School board settles with Gay-Straight Alliance

  • Added: Nov 28, 2005
  • Length: 08:57
PowerPoint in Schools
From: Jackson Braider
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Once a tool found only in the corporate boardroom or at party headquarters, PowerPoint is as ubiquitous in our schools as the lunch box.

  • Added: Dec 13, 2003
  • Length: 03:31
Thinking Outside the box in Catholic School
From: Stasia DeMarco
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One definition of an american melting pot

Bought by WDIY


  • Added: Nov 13, 2003
  • Length: 06:51
  • Purchases: 1