Midday

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

The Great Textbook War
What should children learn in school? Around the country, battles rage over what texts kids should read and what they should be expected to know. "The Great Textbook War" is an American RadioWorks documentary that takes us to West Virginia, where a battle for the hearts and minds of American schoolchildren erupted in violence in the 1970s.11:06 a.m.
More from MPR
For Minnesota's new Teacher of the Year, achievement gap is an everyday reality (05/02/2010)
The achievement gap in public education (04/07/2010)
Minnesotans reflect on impact of Brown decision (05/16/2004)
Tension percolates at U of M over Intelligent Design (12/27/2005)
Resources
About American RadioWorks and The Great Textbook War
American RadioWorks and the Great Textbook War
Minnesota's academic standards are often cited as some of the best in the nation. But are schoolchildren really learning what the state says they should know? American RadioWorks and Minnesota Public Radio host a live conversation in MPR's UBS Forum about the documentary, "The Great Textbook War" and how we decide what our children learn.12:00 p.m.
Guests
Stephen Smith: Host of American RadioWorks from American Public Media.
Tom Weber: MPR education reporter.
Alice Seagren: Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education.
Jamie Crannell: Chemistry and physics teacher at Chaska Senior High School and Chanhassen Senior High School.
Resources
About American RadioWorks and the Great Textbook War
About Stephen Smith
About Tom Weber
About Commissioner Seagren
About Jamie Crannell