The most popular programs for the Education Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1150 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 20:32:42 GMT Dr. Ben Carson talked about his rise out of poverty through education, the importance of education to the country, and how it can be improved. He told of instances when he overcame peer pressure and low expectations. With determination and his mother's support, succeeded in becoming the director of pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, as well as professor of oncology, neurosurgery and plastic surgery. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Villa Julie College presents the Baltimore Speakers Series at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201779-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201779-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The provost of Columbia University presents his study of the effects of stereotypes on learning and testing and the state of education in the U.S. He discovers that telling a group what a specific test is supposed to reveal significantly increases the likelihood that test outcomes will reflect ingrained stereotypes. The event was at the Harvard University Book Store. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294708-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Thernstrom talked about the book she co-authored with her husband, [No Excuses: Closing the Racial Gap in Learning], published by Simon and Schuster. The book examines the racial gap in academic achievement between whites and Asians, on the one hand, blacks and Hispanics on the other hand that is the source of ongoing racial inequality in America. It cites statistics based on standardized test scores and looks at the historic and cultural factors at work in the low academic achievement of blacks and Hispanics and the high achievement of Asians, compared with white students. Also described are several inner-city schools across the nation free of many of the constraints that compromise education in traditional public schools. Many have succeeded in educating minority children and provide models for educational reform. Ms. Thernstrom also discussed the background of the authors and what controversies the book had aroused. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179913-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179913-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Jordan is the president of Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. The 124 year old university is the only liberal arts institution in the nation for deaf students. Mr. Jordan made national headlines when, at 47, he became the first deaf president of the school. Gallaudet's board had appointed a president who was not deaf and did not know sign language. The faculty and students, upset by the decision, essentially shut down the university until Mr. Jordan, the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the position. Mr. Jordan said that he has become a spokesman for the hearing impaired, as well as an educator. He considers it his responsibility to stay at the center of the American consciousness. The interview was sign interpreted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15516-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15516-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Justices heard oral arguments on two cases involving affirmative action and college admissions practices. At 10 a.m. the justices heard arguments in [Grutter v. Bollinger], a case involving admission to the University of Michigan's law school. At 11 a.m., they heard [Gratz and Hamacher v. Bollinger], a case involving admission to the University of Michigan's undergraduate program. Lee Bollinger served as the president of the University of Michigan at the start of the two suits. Among the issues in the case were the school's interest in maintaining a diverse student body, consideration of race as one of many qualifying factors, and the degree to which the school's admissions tests resembled quota systems. The U.S. Supreme Court does not permit cameras in its proceedings. This video features audio with still picture images of the participants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175895-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175895-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Panelists on both panels talked about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Powell's legacy and school diversity. Topics included Powell's methods of decision-making, his influence on court decisions, college admission policies, problems of administering affirmative action, the Supreme Court cases having to do with both school desegregation and affirmative action, and the future of affirmative action in higher education. The panelists responded to questions submitted by audience members. 2007 marks the 100th anniversary of Justice Powell's birth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197506-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT On April 1, 2003 the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the cases of Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger, two legal actions challenging the affirmative action policies at the University of Michigan Law School and undergraduate college. The panel, including attorneys for the plaintiffs, defense, and amici curiae, will discuss the competing legal arguments and the political, social, and educational implications of the Supreme Court's ultimate decision. Professor Ashar moderated the panel. America and the Courts shows part of the forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175263-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Erin Gruwell delivered the commencement address at Bay Path College. She gained fame from her work with the extremely under-privileged in Long Beach, CA. She made her students write stories about themselves, focusing on their perspectives of literature and the greater society around them. Her unconventional methods led to the movie [Freedom Writers]. She talked about her experiences in teaching these students and the stories that the students had from growing up in poverty. Prior to delivering her speech, she was awarded an honorary doctorate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286420-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286420-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Emmanuel McLittle spoke on politics and the benefits of conservatism for African-Americans during the 5th annual conference of the conservative watchdog group Accuracy in Academia. The conference, entitled, "How to Stop Classroom Injustice," focused on the pervasive influence of liberal ideas in the nation's schools and colleges. Mr. McLittle founded [Destiny] magazine, a conservative publication for African-Americans. He stated that the entire history of mankind is riding on the outcome of a battle between policies being argued in contemporary American politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26870-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Kozol talked about his book [The Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Schooling in America], published by Crown. After visiting 60 public schools around the nation, he found that the "present pattern of intensifying segregation" has resulted in a dual education system that will have dire consequences for the nation. He also discussed the conditions of inner-city schools. Following his presentation, Mr. Kozol responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189287-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189287-2 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Rev. Al Sharpton and former Speaker Newt Gingrich discussed racial and class issues in employment and education policies. They talked about the history of the Civil Rights Movement and the contemporary issues that still exist. They also discussed the implications of President Obama being elected as president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285054-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285054-2 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The committee listened to questions and testimony during 4 days of hearings from September 12-15, 2005. During the fourth day of the hearings, witnesses testified about nominee Judge Roberts and responded to questions from committee members. They addressed topics including environmental issues, education for undocumented immigrants' children, and racial inequalities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188799-4 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Nobel laureate Toni Morrison spoke to students and faculty about race and history in America and what she called "the future of the past." She also talked about the role of race in fiction writing and its importance in the discussion of the role of race in America. Ms. Morrison read from portions of her work and answered questions from audience members following her prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/85005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/85005-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Both counsels in the Kentucky case regarding desegregation in education, [Meredith v. Jefferson County Public Schools], spoke about whether race can be used in assigning students to K-12 schools in an effort to achieve diversity. Ted Gordon, counsel for Meredith, and Frank Mellen, counsel for the school district, argued the case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on December 4, 2006. They spoke about the case as well as their experience in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195874-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Spellings and Congressman Cole spoke before hundreds of Indian tribal and community leaders at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 62nd Annual Conference. Representative Cole, the only Native American in Congress, expressed support for tribal sovereignty and Indian gaming. Secretary Spellings discussed gains by American Indians in math and reading scores. She also spoke about the need to extend the No Child Left Behind Act to extend to high schools in order to reduce disparities in achievement levels. Following her prepared remarks, Secretary Spellings responded to questions and comments from Native American leaders. Tex Hall, the outgoing president of the NCAI, moderated the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189669-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about affirmative action, including the case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the University of Michigan's affirmative action admissions policy. Following prepared remarks, the panelists responded to questions and comments from the audience. Representative Davis moderated the forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175811-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175811-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Peter Schmidt talked about his book [Color and Money: How Rich White Kids Are Winning the War over College Affirmative Action], published by Palgrave Macmillan. He was interviewed at the 30th Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202202-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202202-9 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The federal role in Native American education, the programs available to Native American students and funding priorities for the future were discussed during this forum. Representatives from the Department of Education and an audience participated via satellite. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94490-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The co-authors discussed their book, [No Excuses: Closing the Racial Gap in Learning], published by Simon and Schuster. The book examines the impact of Title I, Head Start, and other education programs and reforms on minority achievement. According to the authors, many conventional solutions for improving schools, including increasing funding and decreasing class size, are ineffective. They suggested alternative solutions such as the No Child Left Behind program, standards-based testing, and charter schools. After their presentation they answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178732-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178732-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Foster spoke about the fulfillment of learning and public service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65144-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities held a forum on the impact of changing demographics on education for the Hispanic community during its meeting in Washington, DC. The speakers in the forum responded to questions following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32809-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32809-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Members of the panel discussed ways to improve racial diversity in primary and secondary schools. School superintendents and educators talked about different models and examples of racial diversity in the United States. Following their discussion, the panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97166-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97166-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 National Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Conference was held to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the first Presidential Executive Order on HBCUs which established a program to overcome the effects of discriminatory treatment and to strengthen and expand the capacity of historically black colleges and universities to provide quality education. Presidents of black colleges held a forum about the government's role in the future of predominantly black colleges. Following their discussions they responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188811-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188811-2 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 National Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Conference was held to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the first Presidential Executive Order on HBCUs which established a program to overcome the effects of discriminatory treatment and to strengthen and expand the capacity of historically black colleges and universities to provide quality education. Presidents of black colleges held a panel discussion about the government's role in the future of predominantly black colleges. Following their discussion they responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Matthews moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188811-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188811-3 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Judge Carter talked about his memoir [A Matter of Law: A Memoir of Struggle in the Cause of Equal Rights], published by New Press. He talked about his life as a black man born into a culture of low expectations. He described his experiences as chief legal assistant to Thurgood Marshall and later as the general counsel to the NAACP. Judge Carter also discussed the role of race and discrimination in the education of African Americans. He discussed his role in [Brown v. Board of Education] and expressed his views on the fight for racial equality that he still considers imperative today. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189007-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189007-8 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Guy-Sheftall discussed the history of Spelman College and its formation in 1881 as a way to empower Black women following the Civil War. She spoke about how only one Black woman has every been president of the university. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55631-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The speakers at the Concerned Women for America 1992 national convention covered such topics as: religious freedoms under attack; American textbooks and curricula; exposing the homosexual agenda; fighting pornography in your community; and pro-life answers to pro-choice arguments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32743-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32743-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the U.S. Supreme Court's December 4, 2006 hearing on the constitutionality of racial school integration plans in Louisville, Kentucky, and Seattle, Washington. They also focused on Mr. Kahlenberg's brief for the Century Foundation titled, "A New Way on School Integration." They also talked about school choice plans, the history and goals of school desegregation, and legal issues before the Supreme Court. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195510-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Professor West and Professor Gilligan talked about the impact of race and gender in public education. The Public Education Network hosted the event. Following their discussion, they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95114-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Justice Ginsburg received the first Sophia Smith Award for her contributions to the education of women. In her remarks, Justice Ginsburg paid tribute to early pioneers in the education of women, such as Sophia Smith. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90873-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90873-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT CR, pp. H549-H633. The House passed S.557, the Civil Rights Restoration Act, restoring rights granted by the Education Act of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which were limited by the 1984 Supreme Court decision, "Grove City College v. Bell". http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1894-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1894-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The participants debated the constitutionality of the affirmative action programs at University of Michigan. Two lawsuits challenging the use of affirmative action as criteria for admission are being appealed in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. After their discussion they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168799-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the status of historically black colleges and universities. Among the issues addressed were the continuing need for historically black colleges and universities in spite of affirmative action, the benefits of attending historically black colleges and universities, and the importance of alumni support. They also discussed whether or not white students were welcome at historically black colleges and universities, and credibility and financial issues facing historically black colleges and universities. Mr. Madison moderated the panel. Panelists responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177728-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177728-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Jo spoke about the Meiji Gakuin High School, a school for Japanese students whose families are living outside of Japan. He explained how the school operates and how the school is different from other American high schools. Footage was shown of the daily activities and classes in the high school. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23314-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23314-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The guests talked about the admissions practices of public and private colleges and universities, including President Bush's recent statement on affirmative action, the possible ramifications of a Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in college admissions, and the role of race and other factors in the college admissions process. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174676-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174676-2 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, an agency designed to enforce civil rights legislation in U.S. schools. The committee specifically wanted to investigate minorities' status in educational "tracking," the process through which fast learners are distinguished from slow learners, as well as minorities' status in special education programs and minority scholarships. In December 1990, the Department of Education announced a curtailment of scholarships based on minority status, but the policy was put on hold after public criticism of the policy. Mr. Williams defended the Office of Civil Rights' work as an investigator of public complaints of civil rights violations. He stated the high priority issues of the Office of Civil Rights for 1992 as being: special education for minorities, sexual harassment cases, desegregation, age discrimination by graduate schools, discrimination in student discipline, and minorities and women in math and science. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18029-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Young, mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, and former ambassador to the United Nations during the Carter administration, addressed the graduating class of the Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, DC. Mr. Young, a former civil rights activist, discussed the role of the law and justice system in the transformation of society in the area of civil rights during this century. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26117-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26117-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Forty-five minutes before the hearing of the House Government Operations subcommittee, Secretary of the Department of Education Lamar Alexander and Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Michael Williams announced that colleges and universities should continue providing scholarships for minorities while the Department of Education conducted an investigation into the issue. He said it would be "all right" if his announcement undercut the impact of the Government Operations subcommittee's hearing on race-based scholarships. In the hearing, the committee heard testimony on race-based scholarships from Mr. Williams, who had informed the Fiesta Bowl in December 1990 that they would violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964 if they provided a scholarship fund specifically for minority students. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by publicly funded institutions. Mr. Williams' ruling was modified but not rescinded by the Department of Education. Mr. Williams testified under the threat of a subpoena by the subcommittee, and the committee voted to issue a subpoena for Richard Komer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy of the Department of Education. Mr. Williams said the decision on the scholarship ruling was his alone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17177-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17177-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT This introductory portion features opening comments by Professor Franklin, Secretary Riley and Mr. Clausen. Secretary Riley talked about the importance of the panel's work and the progress he has seen in the months since the panel was formed. Mr. Clausen talked about the diversity among students in his school. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97162-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1728-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1728-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT This African-American activist group presented their study which assesses and proposes solutions for problems facing the black community. The issues addressed included economic stagnation, crime, welfare dependency, poor schools and the disintegration of the black family. Project 21 is an initiative of the National Center for Public Policy Research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53565-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53565-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT President Bush delivered the commencement address to the United States Military Academy's 1991 graduating class. In his speech, President Bush announced a settlement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union on the CFE treaty, which he said would pave the way for a summit meeting. The subject of the main body of the president's remarks was civil rights in America, including the civil rights bill pending in the House of Representatives. He spoke on the military as being the greatest equal opportunity employer in existence, which defeats racial distinctions through common goals and bonds of trust. President Bush reiterated his support for the administration's civil rights package, and criticized H.1, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, which he labelled a quota bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18196-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18196-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT On the 50th anniversary of the [Brown v. Board of Education] Supreme Court decision, the guests discussed how minority students in the public school system have fared since the integration of schools. Among the issues discussed were differences in resources for different schools, credentials of teachers, and educational tracks. Ms. Thernstrom discussed her op-ed piece in the day's [Los Angeles Times]. They responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181866-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181866-4 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 National Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Conference was held to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the first Presidential Executive Order on HBCUs which established a program to overcome the effects of discriminatory treatment and to strengthen and expand the capacity of historically black colleges and universities to provide quality education. Keynote speaker Secretary Spellings as well as Ambassador Spearman, students, and presidents of black colleges discussed the government's role in the future of predominantly black colleges. They also spoke about HBCU actions during the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. After they talked, they responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188811-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188811-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Fairfax County students and teachers discussed their varying experiences of race in education during this meeting of the President's Advisory Board on Race. Members of the board have visited schools to observe diversity and interaction between students of different backgrounds and they talked about what they saw. After their presentations the participants answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97159-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT National education standards and their relationship to African-American students were discussed at this forum. The panelists included representatives from Howard University, the National Assessment Governing Board and other educators. Following their discussion, the panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96221-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The National Council of African American Men sponsored a forum on schools designed specifically and solely for young black males. A proposal introduced to the school boards in Detroit and Milwaukee would create schools solely for African American boys, who would supposedly benefit from their segregation in terms of self-concept, attention, and self-confidence. The separate schools would allow African American men to grow up within a culture of pride and stability rather than the opposing culture in public schools. Opponents of the segregated schools plan state African American girls deserve equal attention with boys, and segregation may result in inequalities in terms of education and funding. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20829-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20829-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Trudeau addressed the May graduates emphasizing the importance to humanity of asking impertinent questions to get pertinent answers. He praised the new leaders of the eastern countries who had fought their governments for basic human rights. He praised the Chinese students' courage in asking impertinent questions, even at the cost of their lives. He compared their sacrifice to the 1960s in the United States and argued that it was stronger because the Americans did not expect to die. He discussed how the American democracy functions and the importance that the impertinent question plays. He says that this characteristic of the United States is what sustains his patriotism. He concludes by condemning the upfront admission of vices instead of working to overcome them. This growing acceptance of intolerance as a result of ignorance must be overcome by a recognition of the interdependence and connectedness between peoples. Universities have a responsibility to convey that to their students who grew up in an age of "smashed idealism, fallen heroes, and broken marriages." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13391-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed education issues in a session titled "Empowering Educators to Reduce Crime, Violence, and Drugs." Reverend Jackson spoke on what minorities can do to combat mediocrity and the appearance thereof. This was part of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education's 19th National Conference on blacks in higher education. The conference was held Wednesday through Sunday in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55605-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55605-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Representative Dymally opened the gathering with a short discussion on the development of rights for the black community under the Constitution. Representative Hawkins then delivered the keynote address at the annual Congressional Black Caucus gathering. Hawkins focused on the role of education in society and more specifically ways of improving the availability of quality education to African Americans. Hawkins was chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/433-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/433-1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT