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Know It All ABCs of Education

Know-It-All: The ABCs of Education

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Become a Know-It-All about all things education with Allison R. Brown, former attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice in the Civil Rights Division's Educational Opportunities Section and currently President of Allison Brown Consulting (ABC). With Allison's extensive experience, Know-It-All will inform listeners about education issues relevant to students, educators, families, community members, and others.

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Know It All ABCs of Education

Dr. Pedro Noguera is the Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education at New York University. He is a world-renowned sociologist, researcher, and prolific author of several publications, including the seminal book, "The Trouble with Black... more
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On Tuesday, April 2, President Obama announced his proposal to spend $100 million on a human brain mapping initiative that would financially support brain-related research and efforts to combat Alzheimer's, autism, epilepsy, and... more
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On March 22, the United States Department of Justice announced an historic settlement with the school district of Meridian, Mississippi, that seeks to end the disproportionate exclusion of black children from school for disciplinary... more
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Research has shown that, more than an achievement gap between students of color and white students and between low-income students and upper-income students, there exists an opportunity gap between students who are exposed to... more
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Special education is a veritable alphabet soup of legal requirements. Sometimes, we all can lose sight of the ultimate goal - to educate students with special needs and prepare them for life, college, and career. Our guest, Donovan Anderson,... more
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Juvenile correctional facilities are dumping grounds for discarded children. Harsh discipline in schools often lights their path. Our guest, David Domenici, has made it his life's work to change the circumstances for children who have been... more
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Attention Deficit Disorder, Peer Pressure, Bullying, Suicide, Violence ... Stress. We are ailing, and our children seem to be the worst afflicted. Strong adult/child attachments are key to raising healthy children. The adults in that equation have... more
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Superintendents all over the country are under mounting pressure to ensure high academic achievement for their students, provide safe and nurturing school environments, and treat students equitably. Our guests, all superintendents, will... more
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We're celebrating Black History Month with what promises to be a lively and wide-ranging discussion about recent events that have generated headlines. We'll talk about Django Unchained, the President's State of the Union address,... more
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) children all over the world face unique challenges in life....and in school. Our guests will discuss the challenges LGBT students in this country face, explain what progress has been made to... more
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