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We’re constantly bombarded by stories about the challenges facing Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. Sometimes the obstacles to guaranteeing every child a quality education seem insurmountable. Overwhelmed school systems are a problem facing the entire country.
‘Meet The Press’ – NBC’s devoted a week-long focus to the Nation’s Education system. “Education Nation” takes an in-depth look at reforming our education system. What’s at the heart of the problem in our nation’s public schools? What reforms are working and how can those solutions be part of a national model? An exclusive conversation with four key voices on this important issue: U.S Secretary of Education Arne Duncan; DC Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee; Emergency Financial Manager for the Detroit Public Schools Robert Bobb; and President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten.
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Below is a video of an exclusive debate between two key party leaders: Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., vs. Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. Then we kick off “Education Nation” with an exclusive conversation with four key voices on this important issue: Arne Duncan; Michelle Rhee; Robert Bobb; and Randi Weingarten.
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