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
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."
You can follow Kerri Miller on Twitter at @KerriMPR
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