Education

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An End to Black History Month?

Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Some say this celebration of history is really a segregation of history. Others say devoting a month to the often-overlooked role of African Americans in our country's history is more necessary than ever. What do you say?

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Maryland Dream Act

Monday, Jan 23, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Last year, Maryland joined a dozen states around the country granting in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants at state universities. We explore how national debates about immigration and education are playing out across the country.

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The End of the American Dream?

Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Research shows that it's tougher to climb the economic ladder here than in Canada or Europe. We explore perceptions and reality behind the American Dream.

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Training for Where The Tech Jobs Are: Coding

Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Where does one develop the "hacker skills" necessary for success in today's tech sector? A number of new programs are trying to change the game ...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-12-26/distractions-friend-or-foe-rebroadcast

Distractions: Friend or Foe? (Rebroadcast)

Monday, Dec 26, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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We tend to think of distractions, especially those that are technology related, as intrusions that disrupt our work and learning. Cathy Davidson says we can actually benefit from disruptions.

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Hazing in the Spotlight

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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The death of a college drum major from Florida A&M University after a hazing incident has set off a firestorm of debate. The culture of marching bands, in particular those at historically black colleges, is now under scrutiny.

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Information Diet for the New Year

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Clay Johnson says we're suffering from "information obesity:" consuming too much "junk" news and too little healthy data. He proposes a new regime for the New Year...

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The (Hidden) Economics of College Sports

Monday, Nov 21, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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University of Maryland may cut eight varsity teams to balance the budget. Meanwhile Howard University is boosting its spending on sports. What's driving the decisions...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-11-15/distractions-friend-or-foe

Distractions: Friend or Foe?

Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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We tend to think of distractions, especially those that are technology related, as intrusions that disrupt our work and learning. Cathy Davidson says we can actually benefit from disruptions.

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Community Organizing and School Reform

Monday, Nov 7, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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We meet an author of national study on innovative collaborations between parents, community organizations and school districts, and examine whether parents are being adequately represented in local schooling debates.

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Veterans on Campus

Monday, Nov 7, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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From worrying about IEDs to worrying about SATs, GREs, or MCATs. What life is like for recent military veterans on local college campuses...

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Development Assistance & Deaf Communities Abroad

Monday, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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We find out about a new Gallaudet program that trains students to work with, and advocate for, marginalized communities in developing countries.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-09-29/what-sports-say-about-state-dc-public-schools

What Sports Say About the State of D.C. Public Schools

Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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We chat with Washington City Paper reporter Dave McKenna about how declining athletic programs reflect upon D.C. Public Schools.

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Sitar Arts

Tuesday, Sep 20, 2011 at 1:32 p.m.
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When it came to finding a subject for their documentary, the Sitar Arts Center students chose a topic close to home and to their hearts: an artist and longtime volunteer teacher at the center who was dying of liver cancer.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-09-19/school-year-ahead-teachers-perspective

The School Year Ahead: A Teacher's Perspective

Monday, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Do education policy debates look different from a teacher perspective? We ask a panel of local teachers...

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.