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Confidence, Openness Mark Obama's Decision Making Style

In the second of a series of reports examining the presidential candidates' leadership styles, Margaret Warner talks to colleagues and advisers of Sen. Barack Obama about how his decision making style would translate to the White House.

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:40:00 EDT

McCain Blends Instinct With Political Calculation

In the first of a series of reports on the leadership qualities of the presidential candidates, Judy Woodruff talks to colleagues of Sen. John McCain about how the GOP hopeful makes decisions and how his governing style would translate in the White House.

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:00 EDT

D.C. School Chancellor Targets Teachers, Angering Union

Chancellor Michelle Rhee's mission to reform D.C.'s troubled schools -- by firing ineffective teachers and offering a new pay system for those who increase students' results -- has met resistance from the teachers' union. Special correspondent John Merrow reports on the growing tension.

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:45:00 EDT

McCain, Obama Advisers Spar on Education Reform

Among the issues being debated among the campaigns of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama is education, with each candidate seeking to define positions on school spending and the No Child Left Behind initiative. Education advisers for McCain and Obama detail the candidates' plans.

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:19:00 EDT

High Tech High School Pushes Hispanic Students to Become Top Achievers

A San Diego charter high school is aiming to close the education gaps between students of immigrant families and their counterparts by motivating them to acquire business and science skills and pursue college degrees. Paul Solman offers the latest in a series of reports on this education initiative.

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:23:00 EDT

Schools Start Offering Students Cash for Better Grades

Some schools across the country have launched new cash reward programs to improve students' test scores, despite concerns from some educators over what role money should lplay in children's motivation. John Tulenko of Learning Matters Television reports on the debate.

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:33:00 EDT

Mixed Results for School Reform Efforts in New Orleans

A year after New Orleans School Superintendent Paul Vallas took the helm, educators in the city's public schools still tackle the challenges of keeping students enrolled and helping them meet required test scores. John Merrow wraps up a series of reports on efforts to reform schools in New Orleans.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:18:00 EDT

D.C. Schools Chief Institutes Tough Changes, Weathers Controversy

After one year on the job, Washington, D.C., schools chief Michelle Rhee has slated schools to close and planned personnel changes to help boost the struggling education system. John Merrow reports on her efforts.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:27:00 EDT

New G.I. Bill Aims to Provide Expanded Educational Benefits to Troops

A new G.I. bill signed into law Monday doubles funding for education benefits available to military personnel who have served since Sept. 11, 2001, and allows transfer of benefits to a spouse or children. Analysts discuss the law and its meaning for veterans.

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:19:00 EDT

D.C. Teachers Struggle to Adapt to School Reforms

Washington, D.C.'s schools struggle to bring students up to proficiency standards while losing thousands of them to charter schools. John Merrow talks to D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee about her first year on the job.

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:32:00 EDT

New Orleans School Reforms Target Young Readers

The struggle to educate the nation's children in urban schools has long been an area of reform. In a continuing series of reports on urban school reform, John Merrow returns to New Orleans schools to examine how young students are learning to read.

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:27:00 EDT

Report Aims to Debunk Myths on Gender and Education

A new report examines commonly held assumptions about the differences in how girls and boys learn and achieve in education. Experts discuss the findings and how they might help educators better address issues of learning and gender.

Wed, 21 May 2008 18:37:00 EDT

Report: Federal Program Fails to Improve Reading Skills

An Education Department report disclosed the ineffectiveness of No Child Left Behind's $6 billion student reading program. State education officials Douglas Christensen of Nebraska and Michele Goady of Maryland debate Reading First's merits.

Fri, 02 May 2008 18:32:00 EDT

High-tech School Prepares Students for Shifting Economy

Paul Solman reports on a high school in California that pushes its students to focus on the future by preparing for jobs in the world of high technology -- while also helping the U.S. stay competitive in a global marketplace.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:43:00 EDT

Leaders Struggle to Bolster New Orleans Schools

In the latest in a series of reports on urban school reform, John Merrow reports on how the schools chief in New Orleans plans to deal with some of the most troubled schools in a city still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:21:00 EDT

Washington, D.C., Schools Chief Faces Tough Choices

In the latest in a series of reports on school reform in Washington, D.C., and New Orleans, John Merrow checks in with D.C. schools chief Michelle Rhee, who has had to make difficult -- and controversial -- decisions regarding school closures and staff cuts.

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:15:00 EDT

Gunman Opens Fire at University, Killing Five Then Self

A gunman shot 21 people at North Illinois University on Thursday, killing five before turning his guns on himself. Chicago NewsHour correspondent Elizabeth Brackett reports on the aftermath of yesterday's events.

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:10:00 EDT

War Vets Still Struggle With Education Costs, Despite G.I. Bill Benefit

John Merrow reports on how education benefits offered through the G.I. Bill are issued to soldiers returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the renewed efforts by some members of Congress to expand the bill, which has seen reduced funding over the years.

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:25:00 EDT

New Orleans Schools Chief Aims to Curb Dropout Rate

In the latest in a series of reports on how education leaders are endeavoring to reform troubled urban schools, education correspondent John Merrow returns to New Orleans to check in on the city's efforts to repair its struggling school system.

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:32:00 EDT

In Battle to Revamp D.C. Schools, Education Leader Faces Resistance

John Merrow reports on the controversial practices that D.C. schools chief Michelle Rhee is using to shake up the city's school system, including closing 23 schools by 2010 in a bid to tackle a $100 million budget deficit -- a move that has raised a storm of protest.

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:32:00 EDT

Chicago's Military Academies Raise Education Debate

Elizabeth Brackett reports on a controversial program that has some of Chicago's public schools following the model of military academies, and the debate over whether it is an effective way to boost student performance in tough urban neighborhoods.

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:24:00 EDT

Schools Chief in New Orleans Faces Tough Road to Rebuilding

In the newest in a series of reports on reforming troubled school systems, John Merrow returns to New Orleans for an update on how the city's schools chief is faring in his attempts to enact change in a system still working to recover from Hurricane Katrina.

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:29:00 EDT

D.C. Schools Chief Rhee Faces High Expectations for System Reform

As part of a series of reports on how educators are attempting to reform urban schools, education correspondent John Merrow provides an update on the efforts of Washington D.C. school chancellor Michelle Rhee to turn around the city's troubled school system.

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:33:00 EDT

Las Vegas Races to Expand Social Services Amid Growth Boom

In the next Big Picture election report from Las Vegas, the NewsHour looks at how the Nevada city's recent population increase has strained school and health care systems and local residents and leaders discuss how the burden on social services is impacting their views on the 2008 election.

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:31:00 EDT

Documentary Explores Key Case on 'Intelligent Design'

The PBS series NOVA airs a documentary Tuesday about a 2005 landmark Pennsylvania court case that found it unconstitutional for schools to teach "intelligent design" as an alternate theory to evolution. The judge who decided the case reflects the legal battle.

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:42:00 EDT

Schools Aim to Provide Healthy Lunches

While American schools celebrate National School Lunch week, many are making efforts to provide meals that are both tasty and health conscious. The NewsHour reports on such efforts in St. Paul, Minn., schools.

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:36:00 EDT

High Court Rules on Special Education Law, Hears Death Row Case

The Supreme Court affirmed Wednesday that New York City must pay private school tuition for a special education student and considered whether a Mexican man on death row should be granted a new hearing to comply with international law. A reporter provides an update.

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:08:00 EDT

New Orleans School Chief Tackles Rebuilding Shattered System

In the second of two reports on efforts to improve education in urban public schools, education correspondent John Merrow explores the plans underway in New Orleans to create a new school system in a city still struggling to rebuild from Hurricane Katrina.

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:26:00 EDT

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