Learning Matters: Computers And Schools (1990) LearningMatters 2012-04-23 | This is a PBS documentary from 1990; it's one of the first looks at how computers were becoming involved in American public education. Years after its initial airing, several key issues in this documentary ring true.
Learning Matters: REBIRTH: New Orleans (2013) LearningMatters 2016-01-26 | REBIRTH: New Orleans tells the dramatic story of what may be the greatest experiment in the history of American public education: the transformation of New Orleans’ public schools after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, from a dysfunctional, scandal-plagued monolith into a greatly improved “system of schools,” nearly all of them publicly funded but privately operated charter schools.
The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 10: Technology: The Dos and Don’ts LearningMatters 2015-06-10 | What are the right and wrong ways to use digital tech in the classroom? Sleuth gets the 4-1-1 from Richard Culatta, the Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the United States Department of Education.
The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 9: Are Teachers Ready? LearningMatters 2015-06-10 | To take advantage of the benefits of classroom technology, teachers must learn to use it effectively. Are teachers ready for the digital age? Or do they need new training and additional support? Richard Culatta, the Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the United States Department of Education, shares his thoughts.
The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 8: Follow the Money LearningMatters 2015-06-10 | Profit seekers are looking to pad their pockets by getting their hardware and software into schools. Are districts being led astray? The Sleuth asked this question of Richard Culatta, the Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the United States Department of Education.
The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 7: Efficiency vs Deeper Learning LearningMatters 2015-06-10 | Technology can be used to speed up education, or to slow it down. What is best? The Sleuth asked Richard Culatta, the Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the United States Department of Education.
The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 6: Personalizing Education LearningMatters 2015-06-10 | Students have different experiences, interests, knowledge, and backgrounds - and with technology, they can have an educational experience that reflects this. Richard Culatta, Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the United States Department of Education, gives the Sleuth the scoop on how computers can be used to personalize learning.
The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 5: The Digital Divide LearningMatters 2015-06-10 | Is technology a civil rights issue? Richard Culatta, the Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the United States Department of Education, discusses equity and how the digital divide goes beyond just access to technology.
The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 4: Producers vs Consumers LearningMatters 2015-06-10 | Can technology transform how students learn? Richard Culatta, the Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the United States Department of Education, explains how technology encourages creativity and allows for engaging, active learning.
The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 3: Screen Time: How Much is Too Much? LearningMatters 2015-06-10 | The Sleuth asked Richard Culatta, the Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the United States Department of Education, about the ideal amount of screen time for students. Is it an issue of quality vs quantity?
The Expert Files: Richard Culatta - Part 2: Is Technology a Silver Bullet? LearningMatters 2015-06-10 | Richard Culatta, the Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the United States Department of Education, has a practical viewpoint when it comes to the potential of educational technology.
Learning Matters: Did Ohios Reading Guarantee Work? LearningMatters 2015-05-14 | 2 years ago, Ohio passed 'The 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee.' Did it work?
School Sleuth: The Expert Files: Richard Culatta Part 1 LearningMatters 2015-03-12 | Dig Deep into the Case of the Wired Classroom with the Sleuth's Expert Files. Watch as he questions Richard Culatta, the Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the United States Department of Education.
School Sleuth: The Expert Files: Sal Khan Part 1 LearningMatters 2015-03-12 | Dig Deep into the Case of the Wired Classroom with the Sleuth's Expert Files. Watch him ask Sal Khan, the Founder and Executive Director of Khan Academy, all the tough questions.
School Sleuth: The Expert Files: Susan Patrick Part 1 LearningMatters 2015-03-12 | Dig deep into the case of the Wired Classroom with the Sleuth's Expert Files. Watch as Sleuth interogates Susan Patrick, the CEO and President of the International Association of K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL).
SCHOOL SLEUTH’S STREET BEAT: What Do Kids Want? LearningMatters 2015-01-13 | Keyboards or pencils? Computers or teachers? Students tell the Sleuth which they prefer and why.Learn more at http://schoolsleuth.org.
SCHOOL SLEUTH’S STREET BEAT: What Are Teachers Afraid Of? LearningMatters 2015-01-13 | Who’s in control here? The Sleuth asks teachers what concerns them about technology in the classroom.Learn more at http://schoolsleuth.org.
SCHOOL SLEUTH’S STREET BEAT: What is Blended Learning? LearningMatters 2015-01-13 | Do you know what blended learning means? Listen to experts, educators, parents and students give their best guesses.Learn more at http://schoolsleuth.org.
Video Trailer - The Case of the Wired Classroom LearningMatters 2014-11-25 | "School Sleuth: The Case of the Wired Classroom" is a new documentary film about technology in schools. Expected release Fall 2015. For more info visit: http://www.schoolsleuth.org
Learning Matters: Teacher Power! LearningMatters 2014-09-22 | Aired on PBS NewsHour on 8/18/14Public school teachers are leaving the profession like never before - more than 200,000 every year. Many say they’re fed up with being disrespected and dictated to by administrators. But some teachers are fighting back by running schools themselves. John Tulenko visited one of these “teacher-led” schools, Mission Hill School in Boston, to find out how it works.
Learning Matters: Follow the Leader: EduCon LearningMatters 2014-03-06 | Sam Chaltain ventures to chilly Philadelphia to spend a day at the 7th Annual EduCon event, which attracts educators on the cutting edge from across the USA and elsewhere. It describes itself thusly:"EduCon...is an innovation conference where we can come together, both in person and virtually, to discuss the future of schools."What better place to follow a bunch of tech loving optimists, right? Not exactly.
Learning Matters: A Day in the Life of Montgomery County, MD Superintendent Josh Starr - Part 2 LearningMatters 2013-12-09 | What would your job be like if every day you made decisions that impacted over 150,000 young people in a community that's filled with million dollar town homes, PHD professors and folks living in poverty? In the first installment of our new web series, Follow the Leader with Sam Chaltain, correspondent Sam Chaltain, a writer and education activist, set out to find out for himself by spending the day with Josh Starr, Montgomery County, MD Superintendent.Watch Part 1 here: youtube.com/watch?v=-lJEwry12qc
Learning Matters: A Day in the Life of Montgomery County, MD Superintendent Josh Starr - Part 1 LearningMatters 2013-12-09 | What would your job be like if every day you made decisions that impacted over 150,000 young people in a community that's filled with million dollar town homes, PHD professors and folks living in poverty? In the first installment of our new web series, Follow the Leader with Sam Chaltain, correspondent Sam Chaltain, a writer and education activist, set out to find out for himself by spending the day with Josh Starr, Montgomery County, MD Superintendent.Watch Part 2 here: youtube.com/watch?v=wIaU2kJB6tA
Learning Matters: The Beanstalk Speaks LearningMatters 2013-11-13 | Maria Eby, a 1st grade teacher at Charles R. Bugg Creative Arts and Science A+ Magnet Elementary in Raleigh, NC, tells the story of Jack and the Beanstalk - from the point of view of the Beanstalk.For more background, check out John Merrow's Taking Note post here: http://takingnote.learningmatters.tv/?p=6590
Learning Matters: The Arts: Every Day in Every Way LearningMatters 2013-11-13 | The Bugg A+ Magnet School in Raleigh, NC specializes in something called arts integration. All subjects are connected. Literacy is taught with music. Students learn social studies in dance class. John Merrow sits down with students and teachers at Bugg to find out how it's working.
Learning Matters: REBIRTH: New Orleans Livestream Chat LearningMatters 2013-10-30 | John Tulenko interviews John Merrow on the making of REBIRTH: New Orleans, and what has happened since.
Learning Matters: REBIRTH: New Orleans - School Takeover LearningMatters 2013-10-25 | In New Orleans, if a charter school does not meet certain standards it can be closed and turned over to another operator. This is exactly what happened to Harriet Tubman Elementary, which was operated by Algiers Charter School Association. In 2011, its charter was revoked and granted to a new operator, Crescent City Schools. In this video we hear from the former school principal and staff to find out what the experience was like for them. For more on REBIRTH, visit http://rebirthnolafilm.com
Learning Matters: REBIRTH: New Orleans - The KIPP Way LearningMatters 2013-10-25 | In this bonus scene from REBIRTH: New Orleans, charter school KIPP Believe College Prep is profiled.For more on REBIRTH, visit http://rebirthnolafilm.com
Learning Matters: REBIRTH: New Orleans - A School for Noah LearningMatters 2013-10-24 | For children with special needs, finding a charter school can be a difficult and frustrating experience. In this bonus video from REBIRTH: New Orleans, one family speaks about trying to find a school to accommodate their son Noah, who is blind and autistic. For more on REBIRTH, visit http://rebirthnolafilm.com
Learning Matters: REBIRTH: New Orleans - Students Sound Off (Circle of Courage) LearningMatters 2013-10-23 | In this bonus scene from REBIRTH: New Orleans, students in the 'Circle of Courage Mentoring Program' at Sci Academy describe their experiences and thoughts about the charter school's disciplinary system. For more on REBIRTH, visit http://rebirthnolafilm.com
Learning Matters: The Beanstalk Speaks LearningMatters 2013-10-16 | Maria Eby, a 1st grade teacher at Charles R. Bugg Creative Arts and Science A+ Magnet Elementary in Raleigh, NC, tells the story of Jack and the Beanstalk - from the point of view of the Beanstalk.For more background, check out John Merrow's Taking Note post here: http://takingnote.learningmatters.tv/?p=6590
Learning Matters: Students Sound Off on Common Core Tests LearningMatters 2013-08-14 | A class of 8th graders talks about their experience of taking a "Common Core" test and gives advice to 7th graders about what to expect.
Learning Matters: The Language War in New Britain LearningMatters 2013-08-12 | Most 3rd graders in New Britain, CT can't read by the end of the school year. For many of them this means they'll remain behind for the rest of their lives. Kelt Cooper, the district's new superintendent, says he can fix that. He's eliminated bilingual education classes in the majority Latino community, replacing them with an 'English Immersion' program that devotes much of the school day to learning English grammar. The move is controversial and, while initial results seem promising, opponents say students are being shortchanged.
Learning Matters: Lost in Translation - Latinos, Schools & Society (1998) LearningMatters 2013-07-12 | 30& of Latino youth drop out or never enroll in school, and the language barrier is one of many factors contributing to this high rate. Understanding and speaking English is generally considered the key to success, but what is the best way to learn?Originally aired on PBS in 1998.
Learning Matters: Dolly Partons Imagination Library LearningMatters 2013-06-28 | Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends high quality, age-appropriate books to thousands of children each month until their fifth birthday. That's 60 free books for those who join at birth. What started in 1996 as a gift for Parton's hometown has spread to 1,400 communities across the United States, England and Canada and has given children almost 50 million free books.
Learning Matters: Deeper Learning in Danville, KY LearningMatters 2013-06-28 | About four years ago, parents and educators in Danville, KY, decided they wanted more from their schools. Impressed by classrooms that were using "project based learning," the community outlined a new vision for the district. Today, Danville seems to be on its way to making lasting change. They say there's one thing holding them back: the state test. But that may be changing too.
Learning Matters: Race to the Top - Pt. 3: Teacher Unions: Friend or Foe? LearningMatters 2013-06-05 | Are union objections to Race to the Top legitimate, or are they simply protecting their members? Part 3 in our series covering Race to the Top looks at the issue. We talk with AFT President Randi Weingarten among others.
Learning Matters: John Merrow and Dolly Parton LearningMatters 2013-05-28 | Famed country music star Dolly Parton talks about her passion for reading and how her childhood inspired her to create The Imagination Library, a book program for children.
Learning Matters: REBIRTH: New Orleans - Extended Interview with Aesha Rasheed (Web Exclusive) LearningMatters 2013-05-01 | ...
Learning Matters: REBIRTH: New Orleans - Extended Interview with Leslie Jacobs (Web Exclusive) LearningMatters 2013-04-30 | Extended interview with Leslie Jacobs, from REBIRTH: New Orleans.
Learning Matters: REBIRTH: New Orleans - Extended Interview with Sarah Usdan (Web Exclusive)) LearningMatters 2013-04-30 | Extended interview with Sarah Usdan, from REBIRTH: New Orleans.
Learning Matters: REBIRTH: New Orleans - Extended interview with Andre Perry (Web Exclusive) LearningMatters 2013-04-29 | Extended interview with Andre Perry, from REBIRTH: New Orleans.
Learning Matters: Dartmouth College Reunion (1988) LearningMatters 2013-03-07 | In this 1988 report for the MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour, John Merrow returns to his alma mater, Dartmouth College, for his 25th class reunion. Originally aired September 1, 1988.
