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?
Feb 9th, 2009 | 0 comments | 135 Views
Elementary & Middle School
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: The Program
Ongoing series chronicles Michelle Rhee's reform efforts in Washington, DC.
Oct 12th, 2008 | 0 comments | 296 Views
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: The Program
Ongoing series chronicles Paul Vallas' school reform efforts in New Orleans.
Oct 11th, 2008 | 0 comments | 207 Views
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?
Jul 24th, 2008 | 0 comments | 102 Views
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Episode 5 - Targeting Young Readers
Are New Orleans' first graders learning to read with comprehension? If not, they're likely to become part of a cycle of failure for years to come.
Jun 17th, 2008 | 0 comments | 95 Views
Separate Classrooms: The Program
Should boys and girls be taught differently? Some say separating children by sex allows students to learn more. Others say it’s equal to racial segregation.
Mar 4th, 2008 | 0 comments | 123 Views
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Episode 3 - Curbing the Dropout Rate
Paul Vallas has been working to turnaround New Orleans' failing schools--but a legacy of academic bankruptcy doesn't have a quick fix or easy solution.
Feb 8th, 2008 | 0 comments | 98 Views
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Episode 2 - Facing a Tough Road to Rebuilding
If you were put in charge of one of the worst school districts in the country would you give the high school students free laptops? That's what Paul Vallas did.
Nov 23rd, 2007 | 0 comments | 92 Views
Episode 1 - Setting Her Sights on Change
What happens when a troubled school district hires a new, inexperienced and self-proclaimed rule-bender as superintendent?
Oct 1st, 2007 | 0 comments | 118 Views
Change in Chattanooga: The Program
An school district in Chattanooga, TN was stunned to find that nine of its schools were in the bottom 20. This program follows what they did to fix things, and whether it worked.
Jun 20th, 2006 | 0 comments | 124 Views
