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Obama's Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
Arne Duncan, Obama's new Secretary of Education, is profiled on one of his last days in his old role as CEO of Chicago public schools, addressing the issue of violence in the schools.
June 15, 2009
By: Stephanie B. Goldberg | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
Campaign advisors on ed policy
NRTA Live & Learn's report on the recent policy debate on education between Obama and McCain campaign advisors on education.
February 20, 2009
By: Alexandra Starr | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
Report Card on NYC Public Schools
Bill and Melinda Gates were among the social entrepreneurs who set out to rescue U.S. schools in order to upgrade the workforce and be able to hire Americans. Now the Gates Foundation is checking up on New York City's schools reforms. Here's the report card.
January 15, 2009
By: Mollie Ann Smith | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
Neshoba, Mississippi Still Burning Onscreen?
New documentary by Emmy-winner Micki Dickoff and Tony Pagano that looks at issues of truth and reconciliation today in Neshoba County, Mississippi, scene of racial violence and murder in Freedom Summer 1964 depicted in 1988 movie "Mississippi Burning" already has stirred local controversy. NRTA Live & Learn reports.
December 2, 2008
By: Anne Mollegen Smith | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
Neshoba, Mississippi Still Burning Onscreen?
New documentary by Emmy-winner Micki Dickoff and Tony Pagano that looks at issues of truth and reconciliation today in Neshoba County, Mississippi, scene of racial violence and murder in Freedom Summer 1964 depicted in 1988 movie "Mississippi Burning" already has stirred local controversy. NRTA Live & Learn reports.
December 2, 2008
By: Anne Mollegen Smith | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
Obama: Education Strategy Beyond NCLB
In June 2008 the candidate Barack Obama outlined his agenda for American education and the future competitiveness for the U.S. as well as success in the global market for our workforce of tomorrow.
November 14, 2008
By: Obama Campaign 2008 | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
Agrarian Adventure Modeled on Edible Schoolyard
Alice Waters's Edible Schoolyard is a model for projects around the country.
October 31, 2008
By: Jane Ciabattari | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
Web 2.0, Curriki and You
In the quest to educate the world, Web 2.0 offers teachers new ways to share what they know.
August 31, 2007
By: Jake Miller
What Every Citizen Needs to Know
An exciting way to study history is now being used in 45 schools around the country. Historical documents are accessible to future voters who are developing their own view of our country's past events and leaders.
May 23, 2007
By: Jane Ciabattari | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
People Who Build Schools: It Takes a Village
Vermont schoolteachers connect with Yagua Indian villagers in Peru and decide to build them a new school.
February 26, 2007
By: Anne Mollegen Smith | Source: NRTA Live & Learn
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