George Parker talks about the 229 teachers who lost their jobs earlier this school year.
Michelle Rhee & DC
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: Podcast - Ground Zero for Educational Change
Two and a Half Years of Talks with Michelle Rhee & George Parker: Podcast - Life in the Hot Seat
George Parker is charged with negotiating the two-tiered contract that Michelle Rhee has proposed. But the union seems divided--can he unite it?
Two and a Half Years of Talks with Michelle Rhee & George Parker: Podcast - Not the Only Kid on the Block
George Parker, president of Washington DC's Teachers Union, shares some astonishing confessions about the lack of accountability in the union.
Podcast - The Critics
Michelle Rhee has the full support of DC Mayor Adrian Fenty. But what do DC parents, community activists and attorneys have to say about her tactics?
Two and a Half Years of Talks with Michelle Rhee & George Parker: Podcast - No Regrets
Michelle Rhee talks with John Merrow about her controversial first year as DC Public Schools Chancellor and what she has planned for...
Podcast - Michelle Rhee Questions Reform
Michelle Rhee addresses some tough questions and speaks candidly about her work and the recent controversy that her proposals have stirred up.
Podcast - DC Mayor Weighs In
In this podcast, Mayor Adrian Fenty gives Chancellor Michelle Rhee an A+ on performance and discusses their plan to close schools.
Podcast - Community Engagement and Public School Reform
Can major school reform take place without community input? Washington, DC-based parent advocate Margot Berkey shares her thoughts.
Two and a Half Years of Talks with Michelle Rhee & George Parker: Podcast - A Union Leader in the Hot Seat
George Parker, the president of the teachers’ union in Washington D.C., is now negotiating a new contract with School Chancellor Michelle Rhee.
Two and a Half Years of Talks with Michelle Rhee & George Parker: Podcast - Young and In Charge
Washington, DC’s new and inexperienced superintendent, 37-year-old Michelle Rhee, discusses her plans to reshape the school district.











