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This edition: The Prize: Who's in Charge of America's Schools?


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Original tape date: October 7, 2015. First aired: October 21, 2015.

Dale Russakoff, author of the widely acclaimed book, The Prize: Who’s in Charge of America’s Schools? speaks with Linda Hirsch about what went wrong on the path to reforming Newark’s school system. A probing and sobering account of how the best intentions, including a $100 million dollar grant from Mark Zuckerberg, went painfully awry and the lessons to be learned on the road to school reform.

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Dale Russakoff Author, “The Prize: Who's in Charge of America's Schools?”

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  • EdCast is a program created by educators to tackle today’s most pressing education issues. Hosted by literacy expert and CUNY professor Dr. Linda Hirsch, EdCast brings together diverse and expert viewpoints to provide in-depth analysis of issues from pre-K to post-secondary instruction. Through interviews with notable educators, researchers, authors, students and government leaders, the program seeks to clarify the often-polarizing conversations surrounding education today – frequently delving into important topics well-before the popular press. These include learning to read, restorative justice, Latinas in higher education, news literacy, and the impact of COVID-19 on students. With Linda’s background and connections to innovators in the field, EdCast ignites meaningful conversations about education and its vital role in society.

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