Education Oct 03 Watch Philadelphia schools crippled by budget crisis Philadelphia’s public school system is suffering a severe budget crisis, leaving classrooms packed, faculty understaffed and the district in debt. Special correspondent John Tulenko of Learning Matters examines what led to the shortage of funds and what lawmakers are doing… By PBS NewsHour
Education Aug 18 Watch Would greater independence for teachers result in higher student performance? By PBS NewsHour
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Apr 01 Watch States looking to expand preschool confront debate over results, funding By PBS NewsHour Around the country, 30 governors are proposing the expansion of preschool programs in their states. But what makes a pre-K program sufficiently educational? And how will the U.S. pay for these programs? Special correspondent John Tulenko of Learning Matters examines… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch School of Wine: Training Students for Jobs in Washington State’s Wine Industry School of Wine: Training Students for Jobs in Washington State's Wine Industry… Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch Taste of College Encourages Students to Continue Classes In his second report from South Texas, special correspondent John Merrow explores from the students' perspective how early college programs are encouraging youth to stay in high school. Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch In South Texas, Luring Dropouts Back By Sending Them to College In South Texas, Luring Students Back By Sending Them to College… Continue watching
May 14 Watch Boosting Reading Skills: Will ‘Common Core’ Experiment Pay Off? Boosting Reading Skills: Will 'Common Core' Experiment Pay Off?… Continue watching