A student drops out of HS. The district locates him, and encourages him to attend ... COLLEGE? Can this plan work? In south Texas, the answer is yes.
Podcasts

LISTEN: John Merrow And Daniel King On Low-Income Education
Jul 3rd, 2012 |
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Duration: 39:28
LISTEN: Elizabeth Evans, VIVA Project
Elizabeth Evans believes that our world as a whole -- and the world of education -- are at interesting social tipping points. So what does that mean for the future of students -- and the power of teachers?
Jun 20th, 2012 |
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Duration: 16:35
LISTEN: Kelly Hunter, Children’s Literacy Initiative
What steps must we take to make sure children are reading early and often? What works -- and what doesn't? A revealing discussion from #EWA12 answers some of these questions.
May 30th, 2012 |
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Duration: 23:00
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?
May 11th, 2012 |
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Duration: 11:35
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.
Apr 18th, 2012 |
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Duration: 42:26