Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has $5 billion to disburse and a lot of interest groups to please. How will he manage?
On The NewsHour
A Profile of Arne Duncan: The Program
Economic Recession and Schools: The Program
Peekskill, New York is a working-class town that's been devastated by the economic recession. President Obama's stimulus package could help, but how much?
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Episode 8 - Truancy in New Orleans’ Schools
What would you do if at least 20% of your high school students missed school regularly? That's a problem Paul Vallas is facing.
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: Episode 8 - Finding Good Principals
Can a failing school system be reformed just by hiring the "right people"? Michelle Rhee seems to think so.
Higher Ed, Higher Costs: The Program
How is everyone involved handling the rising economic pressures of paying for college? This two-part series examines that question and more.
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Episode 7 - Teachers Learn the Ropes
Paul Vallas is a big proponent teaching programs like Teach for America but others argue that 8 weeks of training isn't enough to prepare teachers.
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: The Program
Ongoing series chronicles Michelle Rhee's reform efforts in Washington, DC.
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: The Program
Ongoing series chronicles Paul Vallas' school reform efforts in New Orleans.
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: Episode 7 - Targeting Teachers, Angering Unions
Michelle Rhee attempts to negotiate a new teachers' union contract with much of the education world watching.
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Episode 6 - Mixed Results for School Reform Efforts
In his first year Paul Vallas accomplished a lot—but can he help the teenagers who were two, three and four years behind academically?




