The Common Core is arriving in 45 states and the District of Columbia. Chances are these standards will change the books our kids are reading -- but how much?
Podcasts
LISTEN: Peter Dewitz On Basal Readers
Educational publishing is a big industry -- but just how big? And how will it change as Common Core standards emerge?
LISTEN: Melissa Lakes Discusses Dropout Prevention
Lakes runs the Student Achievement Center in Shelbyville, Indiana, a selective program geared towards meeting students where they are and helping them to finish high school.
LISTEN: John Merrow On The Bob Edwards Show
Listen to John's far-reaching interview from early March, which runs the gamut from "trust but verify" (a Reaganism) to the situation with New Orleans schools.
LISTEN: Bob McGrath From Sesame Street
A charming conversation between father -- Bob McGrath of Sesame Street -- and daughter -- Cat McGrath of Learning Matters -- about music education. There's singing, too!
LISTEN: John Merrow And Placido Domingo
The internationally-renowned opera star discusses the value and importance of music education, as well as programs designed to generate greater interest in music.







