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The Engine of Innovation-Education Podcast with John Merrow #134 Thanks to the federal stimulus package, new Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has a $160 billion budget -- and of that, he can spend $5 billion any way he pleases. With over 200 special interest groups and countless superintendents clamoring for his attention, Duncan has a lot of options.
Duncan shares his thoughts on best strategies, and how he hopes to impact an education system where 3 out 10 ninth graders fail to graduate.AUDIODuration: 7:53Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Road Ahead-Education Podcast with John Merrow #133Former Assistant Secretary of Education Christopher T. Cross has seen a lot of education secretaries come and go, but none with as large a budget as Arne Duncan.
Mr. Cross details the challenges Duncan will face as he aims to spend his department's $160 billion budget. With over 200 special interest groups and countless superintendents clamoring for his attention, Cross says Duncan has a tough job ahead.AUDIODuration: 7:53Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Bridging the Divide-Education Podcast with John Merrow #132Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, believes that reform begins with teachers. But the question now is how to support them.
Weingarten offers her opinion on how the new secretary should use his budget and explains why she thinks national standards should be his priority.AUDIODuration: 8:03Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Supers-Education Podcast with John Merrow #131Arne Duncan has $5 billion dollars of discretionary money to disburse as he sees fit. Superintendents across the country are debating where they think the money should go. Four of the nation’s best Superintendents discuss their feelings on one issue that is certain to be on Arne’s agenda, national standards.AUDIODuration: 6:16Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Across the River-Education Podcast with John Merrow #130Peekskill, New York is one of the many small cities across the country where the recession is making a huge impact on education. In this podcast, David Wald, Managing Producer at Learning Matters, sits down with correspondent John Tulenko to talk about the stimulus package and the effects of the recession on the Peekskill School District and other districts across the country.AUDIODuration: 9:25Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Across the River-Education Podcast with John Merrow #130Peekskill, New York is one of the many small cities across the country where the recession is making a huge impact on education. In this podcast, David Wald, Managing Producer at Learning Matters, sits down with correspondent John Tulenko to talk about the stimulus package and the effects of the recession on the Peekskill School District and other districts across the country.AUDIODuration: 9:25Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Carrot and Stick-Education Podcast with John Merrow #129Paul Vallas has adopted a dozen strategies to fix New Orleans' ailing Recovery School District. In this podcast, he talks about his district's attendance problem, hiring truancy officers to combat the problem and how his strategies are working.AUDIODuration: 11:50Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Coach-Education Podcast with John Merrow #128Darrin Slade is a veteran middle school principal who talks about what it takes to lead an urban school and what it's like working for Michelle Rhee.AUDIODuration: 8:41Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Contract Challenge-Education Podcast with John Merrow#127Michelle Rhee and DC Teachers’ Union President, George Parker talk about negotiating a contract with much of the education world watching.AUDIODuration: 9:53Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Due to Financial Reasons...-Education Podcast with John Merrow #126Alyson Karakouzian, a 32-year-old freshman at UMass-Boston, is juggling home life (a husband and three kids) during her first year of college. This podcast is part of our series on the cost of higher education. AUDIODuration: 8:51Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Dis-investing in Higher Education?-Education Podcast with John Merrow #125George Miller talks about the Higher Education funding problem and why it is bad for those who are currently getting their education. This podcast is part of our series on the cost of higher education. AUDIODuration: 11:13Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Many Headed Monster: Financial Aid-Education Podcast with John Merrow #124Greg Johnson runs Bottom Line, an organization that helps at-risk youth get into college and graduate. He answers some practical questions about the process of financing a college education. This podcast is part of our series on the cost of higher education. AUDIODuration: 12:24Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
American Debt Culture-Education Podcast with John Merrow #123Pat Callan, President of the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, talks about how fewer families will be able to afford to send their children to college. This podcast is part of our series on the cost of higher education. AUDIODuration: 9:18Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Due to Financial Reasons...-Education Podcast with John Merrow #126Alyson Karakouzian, a 32-year-old freshman at UMass-Boston, is juggling home life (a husband and three kids) during her first year of college. This podcast is part of our series on the cost of higher education.AUDIODuration: 8:51Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Dis-investing in Higher Education?-Education Podcast with John Merrow #125George Miller talks about the Higher Education funding problem and why it is bad for those who are currently getting their education. This podcast is part of our series on the cost of higher education.AUDIODuration: 11:13Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Many Headed Monster: Financial Aid-Education Podcast with John Merrow #124Greg Johnson runs Bottom Line, an organization that helps at-risk youth get into college and graduate. He answers some practical questions about the process of financing a college education. This podcast is part of our series on the cost of higher education.AUDIODuration: 12:24Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
American Debt Culture-Education Podcast with John Merrow #123Pat Callan, President of the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, talks about how fewer families will be able to afford to send their children to college. This podcast is part of our series on the cost of higher education.AUDIODuration: 9:18Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Gay Rights in the Classroom-Education Podcast with John Merrow #122The campaign both for and against California's Proposition 8 was heated and costly (only the Presidential campaign cost more). Among other charges, opponents of gay marriage claimed that homosexuality would be taught in schools. What about the schools? What are the rights and responsibilities of gay teachers? Of gay students? What do they think about homosexuality in the classroom?In 1976, John Merrow asked similar questions on his NPR program--and it's surprisingly relevant today.AUDIODur ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Before Twenty-five-Education Podcast with John Merrow #121Paul Vallas wants to hire as many bright, young teachers as he can--and he's bringing in hundreds of teachers through Teach for America and Teach Nola. Vallas talks about the energy and change young teachers are bringing to his district.AUDIODuration: 6:45Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Gay Rights in the Classroom-Education Podcast with John Merrow #122The campaign both for and against California's Proposition 8 was heated and costly (only the Presidential campaign cost more). Among other charges, opponents of gay marriage claimed that homosexuality would be taught in schools. What about the schools? What are the rights and responsibilities of gay teachers? Of gay students? What do they think about homosexuality in the classroom?In 1976, John Merrow asked similar questions on his NPR program--and it's surprisingly relevant today.AUDIODur ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Before Twenty-five-Education Podcast with John Merrow #121Paul Vallas wants to hire as many bright, young teachers as he can--and he's bringing in hundreds of teachers through Teach for America and Teach Nola. Vallas talks about the energy and change young teachers are bringing to his district.AUDIODuration: 6:45Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Second Year-Education Podcast with John Merrow #120Colleston Morgan is a 22 year-old Harvard Graduate in his second year of Teach for America. Morgan talks about his hopes for the upcoming school year, some of his challenges and successes and if he thinks Paul Vallas new initiatives are working.AUDIODuration: 6:45Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Second Year-Education Podcast with John Merrow #120Colleston Morgan is a 22 year-old Harvard Graduate in his second year of Teach for America. Morgan talks about his hopes for the upcoming school year, some of his challenges and successes and if he thinks Paul Vallas’ new initiatives are working.AUDIODuration: 6:45Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Dance of the Lemons-Education Podcast with John Merrow #119Michelle Rhee continues her sweeping changes with a teachers union contract that aims to rid the system of ineffective teachers. But the union itself has to approve it. What will happen to happen those deemed ineffective?AUDIODuration: 6:45Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Dance of the Lemons-Education Podcast with John Merrow #119Michelle Rhee continues her sweeping changes with a teachers union contract that aims to rid the system of ineffective teachers. But the union itself has to approve it. What will happen to happen those deemed ineffective?AUDIODuration: 6:45Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Life in the Hot Seat-Education Podcast with John Merrow #118George Parker is charged with negotiating the two-tiered contract that Michelle Rhee has proposed. But the union seems divided and Parker has 4,000 teachers that he has to answer to. The rest of the education world is watching as well.AUDIODuration: 6:45Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Life in the Hot Seat-Education Podcast with John Merrow #118George Parker is charged with negotiating the two-tiered contract that Michelle Rhee has proposed. But the union seems divided and Parker has 4,000 teachers that he has to answer to. The rest of the education world is watching as well.AUDIODuration: 6:45Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Bob Compton has Education Advice for the Next President-Education Podcast with John Merrow #117Bob 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: 6:45Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Deborah Meier has Education Advice for the Next President-Education Podcast with John Merrow #116Deborah 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: 10:53Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
High Marks for Paul Vallas-Education Podcast with John Merrow #115Urban 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: 9:56Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Dean of Superintendents-Education Podcast with John Merrow #114Paul Vallas talks about his successes, challenges and strategies for making change in the New Orleans Recovery School District.AUDIODuration: 18:58Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
No Regrets: Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC-Education Podcast with John Merrow #113Michelle Rhee talks with John Merrow about her controversial first year as DC Public Schools Chancellor and what she has planned for year two.AUDIODuration: 16:29Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Not the Only Kid on the Block-Education Podcast with John Merrow #112George 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: 13:07Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Critics-Education Podcast with John Merrow #111Michelle 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: 16:22Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Changing Face of Teachers in New Orleans-Education Podcast with John Merrow #110Are 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: 13:47Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
A Step Backward in DC Education Reform-Education Podcast with John Merrow #109William 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: 11:56Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Teaching for America: A Conversation with Wendy Kopp-Education Podcast with John Merrow #108When 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 at21 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 brig ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Michelle Rhee Questions Reform-Education Podcast with John Merrow #107Last 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: 21:12Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
A Democracy at Risk: George Miller-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. This podcast features George Miller's talk at that event.AUDIODuration: 12:09Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
A Democracy at Risk: John Deasy-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. This podcast features John Deasy's talk at that symposium.AUDIODuration: 7:24Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
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 its 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.
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A Democracy at Risk: Patrick McWalters-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 Patrick McWalters highlights the contribution and drawbacks of federal involvement in education, specifically in regards to No Child Left Behind.AUDIODuration: 7:24Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
A Democracy at Risk: Linda Darling Hammond-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: 15:10Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
A Democracy at Risk: Dr. Milton Goldberg-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: 9:40Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
On the Altar of Our Beliefs-Education Podcast with John Merrow #101In 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 en ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
On the Altar of Our Beliefs-Education Podcast with John Merrow #101In 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 en ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
A Level Playing Field-Education Podcast with John Merrow #100Principal L. Nelson Burton must raise test scores at Washington, DCs troubled Coolidge Senior High School but he says that half of his teachers are not effective.
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A Principal's Perspective-Education Podcast with John Merrow #99Principal L. Nelson Burton must raise test scores at Washington, DCs troubled Coolidge Senior High School but he says that half of his teachers are not effective.
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A Level Playing Field-Education Podcast with John Merrow #100Superintendent Paul Vallas has the monumental task of turning around his state-run district comprised of New Orleans’ failing schools. Desperate times call for drastic measures, and Vallas has several in mind.AUDIODuration: 11:23Listen | Listen in your iPhone | |
