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Video Links

Video 1: U.S. Public Education System in 90 Seconds

Description: This clip offers a snapshot of the U.S. public education system.

Video 2: Changing Education Paradigms

Description: Could the United States educate more effectively? This clip explores various paradigms for education.

Video 3: What Does the PISA Report Tell Us About U.S. Education?

Description: What lessons can the United States learn from countries that receive high rankings on PISA scores.

Audio Links

Audio 1: An Education Reporter Puts Himself to the (Standardized) Test

Description: Many argue that standardized tests are ineffective. What are the alternatives? How are they failing students? An education reporter, Cory Turner sets out to find the answers.

Audio 2: At a New Orleans High School, Marching Band Is a Lifeline for Kids

Description: Education isn’t all about the classroom. In New Orleans, marching band programs are providing vital opportunities for students.

Article Links

Article 1: The Great Charter Schools Debate

Description: This is a quick guide to the debate for and against charter schools.

Article 2: Good School, Rich School; Bad School, Poor School

Description: What do schools need to better serve their students? This article makes the argument that more than money is needed.