John Merrow talks with four DC teachers who were laid off during the Reduction in Force (RIF).
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Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: Podcast - Reduction in Force
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: Podcast - Ground Zero for Educational Change
George Parker talks about the 229 teachers who lost their jobs earlier this school year.
Two Years of Talks with Michelle Rhee & George Parker: Podcast - Snowball Effect
After two years on the job--and high profile media attention--does Michelle Rhee think she's made any mistakes?
Two Years of Talks with Michelle Rhee & George Parker: Podcast - Dangerous Territory
DC Teachers' Union President George Parker has survived an effort to oust him and the loss of about 25% of his members to charter schools. But his toughest battle still lays ahead.
Podcast - Revolving Door
Michael Casserly shares his opinion on how Chancellor Rhee has done in her first two years on the job.
Two Years of Talks with Michelle Rhee & George Parker: Podcast - Get It Right
George Parker, head of the DC Teachers' Union, has been locked in highly publicized contract negotiations with DC Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee for over 17 months.
Two Years of Talks with Michelle Rhee & George Parker: Podcast - The Media Darling
From day one, Michelle Rhee has been a media darling with coverage on major cable and public news. But is the media attention hurting more than helping?
Two Years of Talks with Michelle Rhee & George Parker: Podcast - The Contract Challenge
Michelle Rhee and DC Teachers’ Union President, George Parker talk about negotiating a contract with much of the education world...
Podcast - A Step Back in DC Schools Reform
William Lockridge served as an elected official on the DC school board for over 9 years. But mayoral control has changed that.
Two 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.












