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Obama Defends Sweeping Education Reforms in Face of Criticism from Minority and Teachers' Groups

President Obama took on critics of his administration’s sweeping education reform plan on Thursday in a nearly hour-long speech at the National Urban League’s 100th anniversary convention. His address came on the heels of news that New York public school students are not performing nearly as well as prior state tests had revealed. We speak with Diane Ravitch, the former Assistant Secretary of Education under George H.W. Bush, and Leonie...
Jul 30, 2010 | Story
Educators Push Back Against Obama's "Business Model" for School Reforms

It’s back-to-school season. As millions of children around the country begin a new school year, the Obama administration is aggressively moving forward on a number of education initiatives, from expanding charter schools to implementing new national academic standards. We talk to Karen Lewis, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, and Lois Weiner, a professor of education at New Jersey City University. [includes rush transcript]
Sep 03, 2010 | Story
Juan Gonzalez: NYC Schools chancellor Joel Klein won't be missed

You could tell the Joel Klein era was ending long before Mayor Bloomberg made it official on Tuesday.
Nov 10, 2010 | News
"Who's Killing Philly Public Schools?": Daniel Denvir on Plan for School Closings, Privatization

We continue to look at the cost of public education, this time here in the United States. On Wednesday, thousands took part in education protests in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other Pennsylvania cities, condemning planned spending cuts. In Philadelphia, school officials have proposed a controversial plan to close more than 60 schools in the next five years and potentially privatize those remaining. On Thursday, Republican presidential contender...
May 25, 2012 | Story