Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
What do the latest math and reading test results mean?
Minnesota students' annual math and reading test scores are released Wednesday, and an education policy debate will follow. What should be done to improve reading and math achievement, and what are the most important priorities for schools this year?11:00 a.m.GuestsJoe Nathan: Director, Center for School Change, Macalester College. Former public school teacher.More from MPRResources
Is it time to end the war on terror?
Ten years after the Sept. 11 attacks, is it time to reassess America's approach to national security? Midday presents an Intelligence Squared debate on the topic featuring four national security experts. In favor of overhauling the system are Peter Bergen, co-director of New America Foundation's counter-terrorism strategy initiative, and Juliette Kayyem, former assistant secretary of Homeland Security under President Obama. Against the motion are former CIA and NSA Director Michael Hayden and Richard Falkenrath, homeland security policy adviser to President George W. Bush.12:00 p.m.More from MPRA changed America: Marking 10 years since 9/11 (09/10/2011)No sign of US entry for terror plot, sources say (09/10/2011)Mall counterterror reports ID mostly minorities (09/08/2011)Resources
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