Hollywood’s latest take on schools is stirring up conversation nationwide on the topic of education. “Waiting for Superman” is all the buzz at the box office with plenty of public opinion. Our guests have their opinions too: Janellen Duffy, Vice President for Policy at the Newark Charter School Fund and Junius Williams, Director of the Abbott Leadership Institute. You get to hear their take on it and a candid discussion that doesn’t seem to wanna end when the subject turns to charter school transparency.
It’s only been a week since Newark schools drew nationwide attention through a generous gift from Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg. A $100 million donation gets reactions, but it also draws questions and even criticism. Where has the attention and the money really left the education of the children? Mayor Cory Booker’s efforts to change the school system that’s been run by the state for more than a decade presents quite the challenge, even WITH quite the financial supplement. Councilman Ronald C. Rice from Newark’s West Ward tackles all the issues surrounding the education of his City’s kids.
Asdsemblyman Ralph Caputo (D) of District 28 and Assemblyman Anthony Bucco (R) of District 25 react to Governor Chris Christie’s call for education reform. Tenure laws. Teachers’ Union. Race to the Top Money. Everything’s on the table for discussion. Hot topics! Tune in! Today at noon. My9.
