In the second of a two-part conversation with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, we explore the innovative ways he is addressing the issue of race…
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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu speaks about his role in reinvigorating the Louisiana port city. Landrieu was voted “America’s top turnaround mayor” in a survey…
Leave a CommentEp. 26: When Scientific Integrity and Corporate Interests Clash
Published November 16, 2016 by Stephanie Martinek
Tyrone Hayes is known for his research findings regarding the effects of the herbicide atrazine on frogs. Atrazine is often used by corn farmers, but…
Leave a CommentSince the late 1990s, the academic performance of many students in London has risen dramatically – so much so, it now exceeds national averages. The…
Leave a CommentEp 17: Exploring Alternate Methods to Mandated Testing
Published August 3, 2016 by Stephanie Martinek
There’s a lot of talk in the U.S. about how to best determine whether or not children are actually learning in our schools. The U.S.…
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