Back to School

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/1999-08-06/back-school

Listen Friday, Aug. 6, 1999 at 1:06 p.m. in The Politics Hour

As summer wanes, parents and kids thoughts turn to the impending new school year. Join Kojo for a discussion of how to prepare all children for school, what to do to combat "back to school blues," and specific recommendations on challenging all students to excel.

Audio archives, transcripts and CDs will be available approximately 15 minutes after the program ends.

Guests

Sharon L. Ramey Ph.D.

co-author of "Going to School: How to Help Your Child Succeed" (Pub: Goddard Press)

Susan Wise Bauer

co-author of "The Well Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home" (Pub: WW Norton & Son)

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