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A report on just how far educators will go to avoid being held accountable and a candid interview with NYC School Chancellor Joel Klein.


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Not the Only Kid on the Block-Education Podcast with John Merrow #112
George Parker, president of Washington DC's Teachers Union, shares some astonishing confessions about the lack of accountability in the union and how it's affecting competition between public and charter schools. AUDIODuration: 13:07...

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[ Tue, 22 July 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


The Critics-Education Podcast with John Merrow #111
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 activists and attorneys have to say abou her tactics? AUDIODuration: 16:22...

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[ Tue, 22 July 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


The Changing Face of Teachers in New Orleans-Education Podcast with John Merrow #110
Are alternatively certified teachers changing the face of teaching in the New Orleans’ Recovery School District? It seems like it: nearly 30 percent of the teachers in Paul Vallas’ Recovery School District have not been trained in traditional programs, which can last as long as 4 years. We talk with one such teacher who just completed her first year as a second grade teacher. AUDIODuration: 13:47...

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[ Tue, 1 July 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


A Step Backward in DC Education Reform-Education Podcast with John Merrow #109
William Lockridge served as an elected official on the DC school board for over 9 years. Now through mayoral control, the school board has been dissolved leaving Mr. Lockridge and other community members with little say in what is happening in DC schools. AUDIODuration: 11:56...

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[ Tue, 24 June 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


Bob Compton has Education Advice for the Next President-Education Podcast with John Merrow #117
Bob Compton is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur whose documentary film, 2 Million Minutes, takes a look at how six high school students from United States, China and India spend their high school years (two million minutes in total). We talked with Compton at the Republican National Convention where he was screening his film. AUDIODuration: 6:45...

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[ Tue, 16 September 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


Deborah Meier has Education Advice for the Next President-Education Podcast with John Merrow #116
Deborah Meier has spent more than four decades working in public education. A MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius,” she founded Central Park East Elementary school and, later, Central Park East Secondary School. Deborah Meier is currently on the faculty of NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education as senior scholar and adjunct professor. We spoke with her about the U.S. educational system and what advice she has for the next President. AUDIODuration: 10:53...

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[ Tue, 16 September 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


High Marks for Paul Vallas-Education Podcast with John Merrow #115
Urban education expert Michael Casserly explains why New Orleans' Recovery School District Superintendent Paul Vallas deserves an 'A-' for his first year on the job. AUDIODuration: 9:56...

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[ Tue, 29 July 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


The Dean of Superintendents-Education Podcast with John Merrow #114
Paul Vallas talks about his successes, challenges and strategies for making change in the New Orleans Recovery School District. AUDIODuration: 18:58...

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[ Tue, 29 July 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


No Regrets: Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC-Education Podcast with John Merrow #113
Michelle Rhee talks with John Merrow about her controversial first year as DC Public Schools Chancellor and what she has planned for year two. AUDIODuration: 16:29...

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[ Tue, 22 July 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


Teaching for America: A Conversation with Wendy Kopp-Education Podcast with John Merrow #108
When Wendy Kopp was a college senior she had an idea: what if, as she believed, some of America’s top college students chose teaching over higher-paying professional jobs? She decided to put her idea into action and at 21 years old, Kopp raised 2.5 million dollars and started Teach for America in 1990. Today, Teach for America (TFA) is the country’s largest provider of teachers for America’s low-income communities. Wendy Kopp sat down with us to talk about TFA’s core values, some bright...

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[ Tue, 3 June 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


Michelle Rhee Questions Reform-Education Podcast with John Merrow #107
Last month the Education Writers Association (EWA) held its 61st national seminar in Chicago. We went and had the chance to interview D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee in front of national press. In this podcast, Rhee addresses some tough questions and speaks candidly about her work and the recent controversy that her proposals have stirred up.AUDIODuration: 21:12...

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[ Tue, 27 May 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


25 Years Later: A Democracy at Risk-Education Podcast with John Merrow #106
"Democracy at Risk" is a new report that documents where we are with education today, and it’s not good news. Last week we attended an event at the National Press Club that highlighted the release of this new publication.AUDIODuration: 12:09...

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[ Tue, 27 May 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


25 Years Later: A Democracy at Risk-Education Podcast with John Merrow #105
"Democracy at Risk" is a new report that documents where we are with education today, and it’s not good news. Last week we attended an event at the National Press Club that highlighted the release of this new publication.AUDIODuration: 7:24...

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[ Tue, 20 May 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


25 Years Later: A Democracy at Risk-Education Podcast with John Merrow #104
"Democracy at Risk" is a new report that documents where we are with education today, and it’s not good news. Last week we attended an event at the National Press Club that highlighted the release of this new publication. In this podcast, Rhode Island Superintendent Peter McWalters highlights the contribution and drawbacks of federal involvement in education, specifically in regards to No Child Left Behind. AUDIODuration: 7:24...

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[ Tue, 29 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


25 Years Later: A Democracy at Risk-Education Podcast with John Merrow #103
"Democracy at Risk" is a new report that documents where we are with education today, and it’s not good news. Last week we attended an event at the National Press Club that highlighted the release of this new publication. This podcast features Linda Darling-Hammond's talk at that symposium. AUDIODuration: 15:10...

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[ Tue, 22 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


25 Years Later: A Democracy at Risk-Education Podcast with John Merrow #106
"Democracy at Risk" is a new report that documents where we are with education today, and it’s not good news. Last week we attended an event at the National Press Club that highlighted the release of this new publication. In this podcast, Congressman George Miller, chairman of the US House of Representative’s committee onEd. And Labor, offers a Federal perspective, and analyses the mismatch between the demands of our society versus the curriculum delivered by schools. AUDIODuration: 8:00...

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[ Tue, 13 May 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


25 Years Later: A Democracy at Risk-Education Podcast with John Merrow #105
"Democracy at Risk" is a new report that documents where we are with education today, and it’s not good news. Last week we attended an event at the National Press Club that highlighted the release of this new publication. In this podcast, Prince George’s County Superintendent John Deasy offers a local educator’s perspective, discussing the redefinition of the teaching profession. AUDIODuration: 8:24...

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[ Tue, 6 May 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


25 Years Later: A Democracy at Risk-Education Podcast with John Merrow #102
"Democracy at Risk" is a new report that documents where we are with education today, and it’s not good news. Last week we attended an event at the National Press Club that highlighted the release of this new publication. This podcast features Dr. Milton Goldberg's talk at that symposium. AUDIODuration: 9:40...

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[ Tue, 15 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


25 Years Later: A Democracy at Risk-Education Podcast with John Merrow #104
"Democracy at Risk" is a new report that documents where we are with education today, and it’s not good news. Last week we attended an event at the National Press Club that highlighted the release of this new publication. In this podcast, Rhode Island Superintendent Peter McWalters highlights the contribution and drawbacks of federal involvement in education, specifically in regards toNo Child Left Behind.AUDIODuration: 7:24...

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[ Tue, 29 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


25 Years Later: A Democracy at Risk-Education Podcast with John Merrow #103
"Democracy at Risk" is a new report that documents where we are with education today, and it’s not good news. Last week we attended an event at the National Press Club that highlighted the release of this new publication. This podcast features Linda Darling-Hammond's talk at that symposium.AUDIODuration: 15:10...

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[ Tue, 22 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


On the Altar of Our Beliefs-Education Podcast with John Merrow #101
In Northern Ireland--a country that has experienced decades of religious conflict--only 6% of Catholic and Protestant students are taught together. Proponents of 'integrated education' are having to work hard to convince parents and teachers that it's critical to the country's peace process.We traveled to Northern Ireland to talk with Michael Wardlow, CEO of the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education. In this podcast, he discusses the impact 'integrated education' can have on ensurin...

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[ Tue, 15 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


25 Years Later: A Democracy at Risk-Education Podcast with John Merrow #102
"Democracy at Risk" is a new report that documents where we are with education today, and it’s not good news. Last week we attended an event at the National Press Club that highlighted the release of this new publication. This podcast features Dr. Milton Goldberg's talk at that symposium.AUDIODuration: 9:40...

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[ Tue, 15 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


On the Altar of Our Beliefs-Education Podcast with John Merrow #101
In Northern Ireland--a country that has experienced decades of religious conflict--only 6% of Catholic and Protestant students are taught together. Proponents of 'integrated education' are having to work hard to convince parents and teachers that it's critical to the country's peace process.We traveled to Northern Ireland to talk with Michael Wardlow, CEO of the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education. In this podcast, he discusses the impact 'integrated education' can have on ensurin...

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[ Tue, 15 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


A Level Playing Field-Education Podcast with John Merrow #100
Principal L. Nelson Burton must raise test scores at Washington, DC’s troubled Coolidge Senior High School – but he says that half of his teachers are not effective. AUDIODuration: 11:23...

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[ Tue, 08 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


A Principal's Perspective-Education Podcast with John Merrow #99
Principal L. Nelson Burton must raise test scores at Washington, DC’s troubled Coolidge Senior High School – but he says that half of his teachers are not effective. AUDIODuration: 11:23...

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[ Tue, 08 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


A Level Playing Field-Education Podcast with John Merrow #100
Principal L. Nelson Burton must raise test scores at Washington, DC’s troubled Coolidge Senior High School – but he says that half of his teachers are not effective.AUDIODuration: 11:23...

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[ Tue, 08 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


A Principal's Perspective-Education Podcast with John Merrow #99
Principal L. Nelson Burton must raise test scores at Washington, DC’s troubled Coolidge Senior High School – but he says that half of his teachers are not effective.AUDIODuration: 11:23...

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[ Tue, 08 April 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


Listen Up! Turns 10-Education Podcast with John Merrow #98
Listen Up!, a Learning Matters’ arm, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! Ten years ago we started with a small idea but realized something big: young people can use video to change their lives and to change their communities. Listen Up has since become the biggest network of its kind, created thelargest clearinghouseof youth media online, had our work featured in hundreds of local and international film festivals. Austin Haeberle and Rhea Mokund, Listen Up’s Directors, talk about ...

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[ Tue, 18 March 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


Listen Up! Turns 10-Education Podcast with John Merrow #98
Listen Up!, a Learning Matters’ arm, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! Ten years ago we started with a small idea but realized something big: young people can use video to change their lives and to change their communities. Listen Up has since become the biggest network of its kind, created thelargest clearinghouseof youth media online, had our work featured in hundreds of local and international film festivals. Austin Haeberle and Rhea Mokund, Listen Up’s Directors, talk about ...

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[ Tue, 18 March 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]


Just One of Me and A Lot of Them-Education Podcast with John Merrow #97
Helen Miller is a single mother in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward. She works full time to provide for her family of five. Despite Superintendent Paul Vallas’ recent initiatives to keep children in school and out of the street, Ms Miller still struggles. She doesn’t want her 16 year-old son, Antoine, to become another one of New Orleans’ notorious statistics. Listen as Ms. Miller shares her concerns for her kids and, ultimately, the schools of New Orleans. AUDIODuration: 7:28...

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[ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:07:58 -0600 ]

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