Education Podcast with John Merrow | PBS
Veteran correspondent John Merrow and Learning Matters produce podcasts focusing on educational issues such as reform, best practices and testing in k-12 and higher ed. For over 30 years John has used media to encourage and enrich public dialogue about education. Learning Matters has a 11 year history of producing outstanding reportage for PBS that continues to inform the general public, policymakers and those specializing in education. Learn more at: http://www.pbs.org/merrow
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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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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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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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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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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 wit …
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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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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 19 …
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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 t …
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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: 1 …
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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: …
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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 …
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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. AU …
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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. AUDI …
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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 t …
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A Level Playing Field-Education Podcast with John Merrow #100
Superintendent 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: 11:23
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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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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, crea …
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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 be …
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DC Mayor Weighs In-Education Podcast with John Merrow #96
Mayor Adrian Fenty and Chancellor Rhee are moving quickly to make big changes in DC’s failing schools. But their controversial proposal to fire central office employees and close 23 schools has left some feeling that that they are moving too fast. In this podcast, Mayor Fenty gives Chancellor Rhe …
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A Cost of War-Education Podcast with John Merrow #95
How do we reward our veterans for putting their lives on the line? Most soldiers say they want an education, but the current benefits offered through the GI BIll are inadequate to say the least. According to Virginia Senator Jim Webb, a former marine and Vietnam vet, it's a problematic cost of wa …
Education Podcast with John Merrow | PBS
