Midday for July 6, 2006 | Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ

Thursday, July 6, 2006

Ask the education commissioner
Education Commissioner Alice Seagren is back in Minnesota after leading an "education mission to China." She'll join Midday to talk about what she learned on the trip, and answer listener questions about key education issues--including summer school, school ratings, and more.11:06 a.m.
Guests
Alice Seagren: Minnesota Education Commissioner.
More from MPR
Summer school in Minneapolis: The first week (06/26/2006)
Alternative pay for teachers making slow progress (04/25/2006)
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About Alice Seagren
The Minnesota Department of Education
Future of network television
New CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric and interim anchor Bob Schieffer talk about the role of the media and network television news. The conversation was part of the Aspen Ideas Festival.12:06 p.m.
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Aspen Institute

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