Urban vs. Non-Urban Schools

Journalists and scholars talked about a new report that examines gaps in school resources, student achievement and teaching quality between … read more

Journalists and scholars talked about a new report that examines gaps in school resources, student achievement and teaching quality between urban and nonurban public schools. The study of 75 of the largest city school districts showed that more than half of fourth- and eighth-graders failed to meet minimum national standards in math, reading and science. Following the panelists' presentations, they answered questions from the press. close

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  • Michael Casserly Executive Director Council of the Great City Schools
  • Christopher Cross Assistant Secretary Department of Education->Educational Research and Improvement
  • Virginia Edwards Executive Editor Editorial Projects in Education->Education Week Magazine
  • Deborah Wadsworth Representative Public Agenda Policy Group
  • Ron Wolk Publisher Editorial Projects in Education->Education Week Magazine
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Urban vs. Non-Urban Schools

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Program ID:
98539-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 08, 1998 | 9:28pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jan 09, 1998 | 5:08pm EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Jan 08, 1998 | 9:28pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 09, 1998 | 12:31am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 09, 1998 | 8:46am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 09, 1998 | 5:08pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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