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WATCH: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

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WATCH: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Dolly Parton was raised in a small cabin in East Tennessee with just one book. That’s why she wants children to have books in their homes. She started giving away books 17 years ago. Today, many kids think of her as “The Book Lady” who also happens to sing.

May 29th, 2013 | 0 comments | 1,403 Views
Duration: 5:15 min
WATCH/LISTEN:  John Merrow and Dolly Parton (Extended Interview)

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WATCH/LISTEN: John Merrow and Dolly Parton (Extended Interview)

Famed country music star Dolly Parton talks about her passion for reading and how her childhood inspired her to create The Imagination Library, a book program for children.

May 29th, 2013 | 3 comments
Duration: 15:13 min
WATCH: Problem Solvers!

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WATCH: Problem Solvers!

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.

May 6th, 2013 | 1 comment | 3,510 Views
Duration: 11:38 min
WATCH: Why Are High School Graduation Rates Up?

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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?

Apr 11th, 2013 | 1 comment | 1,757 Views
Duration: 9:09 min
WATCH: Deeper Learning in Danville, KY

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WATCH: Deeper Learning in Danville, KY

Public schools in Danville, Kentucky are in the process of a radical transformation.

Apr 3rd, 2013 | 3 comments | 2,110 Views
Duration: 8:03 min
READ: Danville, KY - The Backstory

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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.

Apr 3rd, 2013 | 0 comments | 816 Views
JCC Conversation: A 21st Century Education with Sal Khan

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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.

Mar 13th, 2013 | 0 comments | 1,390 Views
Video Vault: Dartmouth College Reunion (1988)

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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.

Mar 8th, 2013 | 0 comments | 2,932 Views
Duration: 7:22 min
Why I Teach is Accepting Submissions!

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Why I Teach is Accepting Submissions!

We are accepting entries for our Why I Teach blog. Check out our guidelines and share your story!

Feb 20th, 2013 | 0 comments | 1,262 Views
JCC Conversation: Are Our Boys in Crisis?

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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.

Feb 15th, 2013 | 3 comments | 1,289 Views
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