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High school job prep Apr 21, 2016

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Want a job? So does every student ever! Maybe career and technical education classes are the way to go. Shaun Dougherty says you could be more likely to graduate and earn more if you do.

How tutoring helps students Apr 14, 2016

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Private tutoring is no longer just for the rich kids. Our guest tells us how the individual attention improves student learning and graduation rates.

Is advanced math necessary? Apr 07, 2016

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In our last episode, Andrew Hacker argued that math courses like algebra are unnecessary for most high schoolers. This week's guest couldn't disagree more.

Decoding the math myth Mar 31, 2016

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Politicians and economists say people need advanced math skills to be successful in the highly technical jobs of the 21st century. But the author of a new book says that's just not true.

Writing discipline reform into law Mar 24, 2016

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We're working on a documentary that explores the backlash against harsh school discipline practices across the country. This week we talk about state laws that seek to push back against the "zero tolerance" policies of the past.

The science gap starts early Mar 17, 2016

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A new study shows that what a child knows about science in kindergarten can strongly predict how he or she scores on an eighth-grade science test.

Minnesota’s graduation gap Mar 10, 2016

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Minnesota has a reputation for having great public education. But if you're Hispanic, black, Asian-American or Native American, your chances of completing high school are worse in Minnesota than in almost any other state.

A brief history of school discipline Mar 03, 2016

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Research shows suspensions aren't effective at changing kids' behavior. And kids of color are more likely to get kicked out than white kids. This week, we examine the history of harsh discipline in school.

Colleges want smart AND nice Feb 25, 2016

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The college application process has come under scrutiny in a new report by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. It recommends that schools ask students to demonstrate they're making a civic contribution to their local communities, even if that means taking fewer AP courses.

What students in remedial english can teach us about K-12 education Feb 18, 2016

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Nearly two-thirds of all students who enroll in community college are not "college-ready" in math and/or English. This week we hear from a remedial writing teacher who says many of his students have been traumatized by past K-12 educational experiences.

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