At King Middle School in Portland, ME, 8th graders spend four months studying physics, design, and much more - all in preparation for inventing alternative energy devices that improve people's lives.
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WATCH: Why Are High School Graduation Rates Up?
For the first time in forty years, national high school graduation rates have made remarkable gains. But are they real?
WATCH: Deeper Learning in Danville, KY
Public schools in Danville, Kentucky are in the process of a radical transformation.
READ: Danville, KY - The Backstory
Find out what happened in Danville before we arrived, after we left, and why you should watch a documentary we produced 16 years ago.
JCC Conversation: A 21st Century Education with Sal Khan
On April 9th, John Merrow spoke with Sal Khan, founder and executive director of Khan Academy. Listen to their discussion.
Video Vault: Dartmouth College Reunion (1988)
In 1988, John Merrow returned to his alma mater, Dartmouth College, to attend his 25th class reunion - and documented it for the NewsHour. Check out the vintage report, straight from our archives.
Why I Teach is Accepting Submissions!
We are accepting entries for our Why I Teach blog. Check out our guidelines and share your story!
JCC Conversation: Are Our Boys in Crisis?
John Merrow, Richard Whitmire, and Dr. Perri Klass discussed the difficulties boys face in our education system in a lively JCC Conversation. Listen to it here.
DISCUSSION: Digital Learning Day Live Chat on Education Policy, Practice, and Media
As part of Digital Learning Day, John and other education experts participated in an live chat about technology and education.
WATCH: Deeper Learning
A profile of three hands-on classroom programs.










