This edition: Dr. Deborah Bial, Founder & President, The Posse Foundation
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Original tape date: November 19, 2008.This week, Sheryl welcomes educator Deborah Bial to the program. She's the founder and President of the Posse Foundation, which brings about unique learning opportunities for teenagers. Dr. Bial was awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant in 2007 for her pioneering work in creating a way for high school students to achieve success at some of the leading colleges in the country. They discuss the program and what inspired it.
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Dr. Deborah Bial Founder & President, The Posse Foundation
Sheryl McCarthy Newsday
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