Here you will find a variety of education sources – training ideas, interviews with experts, reviews of programs, best practices. Inclusion here does not indicate Georgia Partnership endorsement.

Enroll in College - It's Not As Hard As You Might Think (See links below)
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

These two public service announcements encourage students to apply for college:  PSA #1 and PSA #2. (December 2009)

Winning the Race to the Top - What Are the Best Reform Stratgies for K-12 Education
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Speaker Series

Several speakers offer their expert insights on what is needed to achieve success. (September 2009)

Presentation - U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund
ACT, Inc. and America's Choice

As the next step following the Race to the Top competition announcement he made with the president, the secretary briefs district superintendents and leaders from non-profit organizations on the $650 million "Investing in Innovation Fund," or "i3 Fund." (September 2009)

A Closer Look at Mandatory School Choice
Education Sector

Education Sector Policy Analyst Chad Aldeman discusses Boston's and New York's mandatory school choice programs with Professors Alvin Roth and Atila Abdulkadiroglu, two of the economists who developed them. See relating story. (September 2009)

Our Schools, Our Kids, Our Future
WSB-TV

The hour-long program looks at a variety of public education issues facing Georgia. (August 2009)

Go Naked: Texas Dean Urges Technology-Less Classrooms
National Public Radio

Use technology in preparing for class but leave helpful devices home.  This educator says personal learning is best.  (August 2009)

Meaningful Learning Environments
eSchool News TV

Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell explains what educators can learn from the rock band Fleetwood Mac about creating meaningful learning environments. (August 2009)

Inside Out
Mattie C. Stewart Foundation

This emotionally gripping documentary exposes the real story about the devastating and lasting effects of dropping out of school, told by those who live with the consequences every day, prison inmates. (April 2009)

Georgia Public Broadcasting
State Senator Eric Johnson discusses school vouchers, why he favors them, and how he plans to promote them. (November 2008)

National Public Radio
A wealth of education audio stories covering a wide range of topics.

Teachers TV
Education Digital

This site has an extensive selection of video programs covering the whole curriculum.  You will find more than 2,000 titles to choose from.  (May 2009)

Strong American Schools 
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

This is a non-partisan campaign promoting sound education policies for all Americans. (May 2009)

American RadioWorks
This new documentary, "Put to the Test," charts school-level response to the No Child Left Behind Act. (May 2009)

Education News Parents Can Use 
U.S. Department of Education

This site offers a monthly television program that showcases schools and school districts; conversations with school officials, parents and education experts and advice and free resources for parents and educators. (May 2009)

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