Paul Vallas has adopted a dozen strategies to fix New Orleans' ailing Recovery School District and combat the increasing truancy problem.
Feb 10th, 2009 | 0 comments
School Reform
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Podcast - The Second Year
Colleston Morgan is a 22 year-old Harvard Graduate in his second year of Teach for America. He talks about his hopes for the upcoming school year.
Oct 14th, 2008 | 0 comments
Podcast - Life in the Hot Seat
George Parker is charged with negotiating the two-tiered contract that Michelle Rhee has proposed. But the union seems divided--can he unite it?
Sep 30th, 2008 | 0 comments
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Podcast - The Dean of Superintendents
Paul Vallas talks about his successes, challenges and strategies for making change in the New Orleans Recovery School District.
Jul 29th, 2008 | 0 comments
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Podcast - High Marks for Paul Vallas
Urban education expert Michael Casserly explains why New Orleans' Recovery School District Superintendent Paul Vallas deserves an 'A-' for his first year.
Jul 29th, 2008 | 0 comments
Podcast - No Regrets
Michelle Rhee talks with John Merrow about her controversial first year as DC Public Schools Chancellor and what she has planned for...
Jul 22nd, 2008 | 0 comments
Podcast - Not the Only Kid on the Block
George Parker, president of Washington DC's Teachers Union, shares some astonishing confessions about the lack of accountability in the union.
Jul 22nd, 2008 | 0 comments
Podcast - The Critics
Michelle Rhee has the full support of DC Mayor Adrian Fenty. But what do DC parents, community activists and attorneys have to say about her tactics?
Jul 22nd, 2008 | 0 comments
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Podcast - The Changing Face of Teachers in New Orleans
Are alternatively certified teachers changing the face of teaching in the New Orleans’ school district? Lindsay Enters is one who just completed her first year.
Jul 1st, 2008 | 0 comments
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: Podcast - A Step Back in DC Schools Reform
William Lockridge served as an elected official on the DC school board for over 9 years. But mayoral control has changed that.
Jun 24th, 2008 | 0 comments
