The U.S. is in an economic race, competing with countries around the globe. The outcome of that contest will have a lot to do with our schools.
Watch the Program in Five Segments
September 8th, 2008
Globalization: Segment One from Full Episode
September 8th, 2008
Teachers: Segment Two from Full Episode
Everyone agrees that teachers are the single most important factor in student performance. But what makes a great teacher? And how do we best recruit, retain and reward them?
September 8th, 2008
Achievement: Segment Three from Full Episode
The education system is a national and state economic crisis. Future graduates will not be able to compete for jobs in our global economy. Are alternative schools the answer?
September 8th, 2008
Testing: No Child Left Behind: Segment Four from Full Episode
NCLB has dramatically changed the landscape of our schools. Due to be reauthorized next year, it's likely to top the agenda of the next President. What is its future?
September 8th, 2008
Finance: Segment Five from Full Episode
School finance is one of the most vigorously debated issues in education reform. One of the key questions: should the federal government pump more money into America's schools?




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