Surprising numbers, facts and figures on our nation's schools.
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September 19th, 2008
Statistics – Did you know?
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September 11th, 2008
The UFT’s Charter Schools
Based in Brooklyn, New York, the two landmark schools are not only taught by teachers - they're governed by them, too. How a powerful teacher's union hopes to change the face of education in America.
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September 8th, 2008
Where We Stand Outreach Events
A listing of outreach events in your area.
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September 8th, 2008
Globalization: Segment One from Full Episode
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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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September 8th, 2008
Where We Stand: Its Schools and Characters
Meet some of the characters and schools featured in the program.
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September 8th, 2008
Spotlight on Ohio: Schools in the Nation’s Swing State
Why we chose Ohio to best represent the American educational experience.
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September 8th, 2008
The 2008 Presidential Candidates: Where Do They Stand?
Education Platforms for presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama.
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September 8th, 2008
A Nation at Risk: Are Our Schools Still in Peril?
25 years ago, the report, Nation at Risk: The Imperative For Educational Reform, came to a disturbing conclusion: our education system was falling behind the rest of the world. How have our schools fared since these wake-up calls? Are we still a nation at risk?
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