Beating the odds

Tommy Watson overcame a childhood of poverty and instability to graduate from college and receive a master's degree in education. As an elementary school principle, he uses the lessons of his experience to help a new generation of low income kids close the achievement gap.

Guests

• Tommy Watson: Principal of Palmer Lake Elementary School in Brooklyn Park and author of "A Face of Courage."
• Robert Barr: Education consultant, former dean of the Boise State University College of Education and co-author of "The Kids Left Behind: Teaching the Underachieving Children of Poverty."

Resources

• About Tommy Watson
• About Robert Barr