Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Is KIPP the answer for Twin Cities schools?
  Is more time in school the answer to closing the academic achievement gap? The Knowledge is Power Program calls for longer school days and staffs schools with idealistic young teachers. Midmorning takes a closer look at the highly touted approach to teaching minority students.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Richard Barth: President and CEO of Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP).
  Molly Wood: Principal of KIPP Bayview Academy, a KIPP school in San Francisco.
  Bill Green: Interim superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools
  Resources
  The Knowledge is Power Program
  KIPP: Bayview Academy
  Minneapolis Public Schools
• The ad man
  The head of one of the most creative firms in the advertising business joins Midmorning to talk about leadership and how businesses can tap into the creativity of their employees.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Pat Fallon: Cofounder and chairman of Fallon Worldwide. He's also the co-author of "Juicing the Orange: How to Turn Creativity Into A Powerful Business Advantage."
  Resources
  Fallon Worldwide

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Of Note

• Talking Volumes
  The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
• Reporter forum
  Join Kerri Miller and intelligence reporters from the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal for a discussion about national security.
• What Kerri's Reading
  Check out what Kerri's reading, see her upcoming conversations or listen to past episodes.
• Recommended Reading
  Looking for a good book? See the books in Midmorning's Recommended Reading list.
• Midmorning Podcast
  Download each day's Midmorning to your computer or portable MP3 player.
• Midmorning's Leadership Series
  Conversations with leaders of organizations, nonprofit and for-profit companies, who reflect on how they work and what they've learned.

Resources

• About Kerri Miller
• Talking Volumes

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