May 31 Watch Plan for Omaha Schools Raises Segregation Concerns The Nebraska Legislature voted to divide Omaha's public schools into three racially identifiable districts, prompting the NAACP to file a lawsuit against the state arguing that the law "intentionally furthers racial segregation."… Continue watching
May 02 Watch Senagalese Student Lands in Public Eye Over Pending Deportation Amadou Ly, a Senegalese 18-year-old living alone in New York City, now faces deportation after revealing his illegal immigrant status on his way to his high school's robotics competition. Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch Student Activism A report on a new wave of student activism brought about by September 11th, the Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch Rebuilding a District An education unit special report from Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, about a school that hopes to revitalize a town devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch P.S. 48 Struggles to Make The Grade NewsHour special correspondent for education John Merrow visits a highly praised New York City school that, due to regulations under No Child Left Behind Law, isn't making the grade. Continue watching
Mar 07 Watch America's Efforts to Improve Math and Science in Schools A special report on America's efforts to improve math and science in schools. A detailed look into California's statewide initiative to recruit more teachers and create innovative ways to teach science and math concepts. Continue watching
Feb 22 Watch Embattled Harvard President Set to Leave Post Margaret Warner reports on the departure of Harvard President Lawrence Summers and the response from students and faculty. Continue watching
Jan 31 President Urges Fight on 'Tyranny', Steps to Keep U.S. Competitive By Admin, PBS News Hour President Bush, in his State of the Union speech Tuesday, said U.S. security depends on ending tyranny in the world, while maintaining U.S. competitiveness requires investments in technology and scientific learning. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch Turnaround Specialist The second report in a series by education correspondent John Merrow tracks one principal's efforts to reform a troubled inner-city school in Richmond, Virginia on the state's warning list. Continue watching
Dec 19 Watch Rebuilding New Orleans Schools The first two public high schools opened in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina devastated the entire school system in August. A report looks at the challenges facing returning students, teachers and administrators as they try to rebuild the schools. Continue watching