Joe O’Shea, director of undergraduate research and academic engagement at Florida State University and author of “Gap Year: How Delaying College Changes People in Ways the World Needs,” discusses advantages of high school graduates delaying college for a year. Willy Oppenheim, founder and director of Omprakash, Scott Meiklejohn, dean of admissions at Bowdoin College and Holly Bull, president of the Center for Interim Programs, share their insight on the topic. Jane Williams hosts Bloomberg Radio’s “Bloomberg EDU.” 

The Case for Taking a Gap Year Before College

Elisa Villanueva Beard, co-chief executive officer of Teach for America, discusses the organization’s commitment to recruiting and training college graduates and professionals to teach in urban and rural communities and for its members to make a positive impact on educational equity.  In “Honor Roll,” Monica Bertran talks with a principal who raised money to buy shoes, boots and more for every student in her school. Jane Williams hosts Bloomberg Radio’s “Bloomberg EDU.”

The Mission And Future of Teach For America

Cami Anderson, superintendent of Newark public schools, talks about the challenge of reforming the low-performing district.  Sam Stone, executive director of the Civics Education Initiative and Donna Phillips, a social studies teacher and civics education researcher, discuss proposed legislation requiring high school seniors to pass a test on U.S. history and civics. Jane Williams hosts Bloomberg Radio’s “Bloomberg EDU.”

Reforming Newark Schools, Civics Exam for High School Seniors

John White, Louisiana superintendent of education, discusses education challenges in the state, the charter experiment in New Orleans and the intersection of politics and education. Ellen Futter, president of the American Museum of Natural History, talks about its commitment to education and its Master’s and Ph.D. programs and the construction of a new building for the museum.  In "Honor Roll," Monica Bertran talks with Ronald Boyd, a teacher and moderator of the school's Lego Robotics Club.  Jane Williams hosts Bloomberg Radio’s “Bloomberg EDU.” 

Louisiana School System Challenges and Higher Education at The American Museum of Natural History

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan comments on the racist chanting by University of Oklahoma fraternity members and how government resources should be spent on early childhood education. John Hechinger of Bloomberg News, Alyson Klein of Education Week and Andrew Rotherham of Bellwether Education discuss the No Child Left Behind effort and teacher training. Jane Williams hosts Bloomberg Radio’s “Bloomberg EDU.”

Arne Duncan on Early Childhood Education and U. of Oklahoma Fraternity Racist Chant

Launched in January 2011 by Bloomberg Radio, “Bloomberg EDU,” was the only national radio program devoted solely to covering education in America. Hosted by education advocate and journalist Jane Stoddard Williams, “Bloomberg EDU” explored the intersection of public policy, philanthropy and public and private sector investment in the national education debate through lively discussion with high-profile guests. The show culminated on March 14, 2015.

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