Dropout Nation: Coverage of the Reform of American Public Education Edited by RiShawn Biddle » Dropout Nation Podcast http://dropoutnation.net Coverage of the Reform of American Public Education Edited by RiShawn Biddle Tue, 22 May 2012 19:28:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Dropout Nation focuses on the reform of American public education, the consequences of the nation's high school dropout crisis, the advocates and politicians behind the debates, and how school innovations can improve the lives and economic destinies of children of every race and economic class. The show is hosted by RiShawn Biddle, editor of Dropout Nation and contributor to The American Spectator. RiShawn Biddle no RiShawn Biddle rbiddle@rishawnbiddle.org rbiddle@rishawnbiddle.org (RiShawn Biddle) Copyright 2009-2014 by RiShawn Biddle and RiShawn Biddle Communications All rights reserved. The Dropout Nation Podcast education. K-12, high school dropouts, graduation rates, charter schools, school choice, accountability, school reform, AFT, NEA, teachers unions Dropout Nation: Coverage of the Reform of American Public Education Edited by RiShawn Biddle » Dropout Nation Podcast http://dropoutnation.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dropoutnation_feed_cover_2012.png http://dropoutnation.net/category/dropout-nation-podcast/ Weekly The Dropout Nation Podcast: Banish Failed School Leaders http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/20/the-dropout-nation-podcast-banish-failed-school-leaders/ http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/20/the-dropout-nation-podcast-banish-failed-school-leaders/#comments Sun, 20 May 2012 04:40:28 +0000 Dropout Nation Editorial Board http://dropoutnation.net/?p=9494

On this week’s Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the Darnell “Dynasty” Young bullying incident in Indianapolis and the Mark Berndt scandal enveloping L.A. Unified, and point out the consequences of failed school leadership. From superintendents such as Eugene White in Indianapolis blaming kids they call “crippled” and “crazy” for failure mills, to administrators looking away as criminal behavior happens in school buildings, the consequences of weak school leaders extend beyond academics.

You can listen to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle Fire. Also, subscribe to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes, Blubrry, Zune Marketplace and PodBean. Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software.

]]> http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/20/the-dropout-nation-podcast-banish-failed-school-leaders/feed/ 1 On this week's Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the Darnell "Dynasty" Young bullying incident in Indianapolis and the Mark Berndt scandal enveloping L.A. Unified, and point out the consequences of failed school leadership. (http://dropoutnation.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dn_podcast_itunes_logo.png) On this week's Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the Darnell "Dynasty" Young bullying incident in Indianapolis and the Mark Berndt scandal enveloping L.A. Unified, and point out the consequences of failed school leadership. From superintendents such as Eugene White in Indianapolis blaming kids they call "crippled" and "crazy" for failure mills, to administrators looking away as criminal behavior happens in school buildings, the consequences of weak school leaders extend beyond academics. You can listen (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/rbradio/index.html) to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/MusicBox/music/dpn_podcast_banishfailedschoolleaders_05202012.mp3) directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle Fire. Also, subscribe (http://dropoutnation.net/feed/podcast/) to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=348527760), Blubrry (http://www.blubrry.com/dropoutnation/), Zune Marketplace (http://social.zune.net/podcast/Dropout-Nation/6900e8e7-4e46-45be-a456-570be181ffcf) and PodBean (http://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail?pid=75459). Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software. RiShawn Biddle no 22:38 On the Road with Dropout Nation: Gwen Samuel Talks to Congress About Parent Power http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/19/on-the-road-with-dropout-nation-gwen-samuel-talks-to-congress-about-parent-power/ http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/19/on-the-road-with-dropout-nation-gwen-samuel-talks-to-congress-about-parent-power/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 17:45:16 +0000 RiShawn Biddle http://dropoutnation.net/?p=9488 As the countdown begins for the first annual Summer of Transforming Education fundraising campaign for grassroots reform groups coming this Memorial Day, watch this month’s On the Road podcast featuring Connecticut Parents Union President (and Dropout Nation Contributing Editor) Gwen Samuel’s testimony before the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee. Learn how Parent Power and school choice are critical aspects of to help all children succeed in school and in life. (Connecticut Parents Union, which helped pass Nutmeg State Gov Dan Malloy’s array of reforms, is one of the organizations Dropout Nation will ask you to support, either as a Champion of Parent Power member or through a generous donation.)

Watch On the Road on the site or download. You can also subscribe to this series and to the overall Dropout Nation Podcast series. It is also available on iTunes, Blubrry, Zune Marketplace and PodBean. Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software.

]]> http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/19/on-the-road-with-dropout-nation-gwen-samuel-talks-to-congress-about-parent-power/feed/ 0 As the countdown begins for the first annual Summer of Transforming Education fundraising campaign for grassroots reform groups coming this Memorial Day, watch this month's On the Road podcast featuring Connecticut Parents Union President (and Dropout ... As the countdown begins for the first annual Summer of Transforming Education fundraising campaign for grassroots reform groups coming this Memorial Day, watch this month's On the Road podcast featuring Connecticut Parents Union (http://ctparentsunion.org) President (and Dropout Nation Contributing Editor) Gwen Samuel's testimony before the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee. Learn how Parent Power and school choice are critical aspects of to help all children succeed in school and in life. (Connecticut Parents Union (http://ctparentsunion.org), which helped pass Nutmeg State Gov Dan Malloy's array of reforms, is one of the organizations Dropout Nation will ask you to support, either as a Champion of Parent Power member or through a generous donation.) Watch On the Road on the site or download. You can also subscribe to this series (http://dropoutnation.net/feed/ontheroad) and to the overall Dropout Nation Podcast series (http://dropoutnation.net/feed/podcast/). It is also available on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=348527760), Blubrry (http://www.blubrry.com/dropoutnation/), Zune Marketplace (http://social.zune.net/podcast/Dropout-Nation/6900e8e7-4e46-45be-a456-570be181ffcf) and PodBean (www.podbean.com/podcast-detail?pid=75459). Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software. RiShawn Biddle no The Dropout Nation Midweek Monitor: Congressional Parent Power Hearing, Teacher Quality in California, & School Choice in Missouri http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/16/the-dropout-nation-midweek-monitor-congressional-parent-power-hearing-teacher-quality-in-california-school-choice-in-missouri/ http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/16/the-dropout-nation-midweek-monitor-congressional-parent-power-hearing-teacher-quality-in-california-school-choice-in-missouri/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:28:20 +0000 Dropout Nation Editorial Board http://dropoutnation.net/?p=9428

On this week’s Monitor, RiShawn Biddle notes the House Education and the Workforce subcommittee’s hearing on Parent Power and Family Engagement featuring Connecticut Parents Union President Gwen Samuel; checks out the lawsuit filed by StudentsFirst, Parent Revolution and others against California’s state government over tenure and reverse-seniority layoffs; and looks at efforts in Missouri to expand charter schools and inter-district school choice.

Watch the Midweek Monitor on the site or download. You can also subscribe to this series and to the overall Dropout Nation Podcast series. It is also available on iTunes, Blubrry, Zune Marketplace and PodBean. Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software.

]]> http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/16/the-dropout-nation-midweek-monitor-congressional-parent-power-hearing-teacher-quality-in-california-school-choice-in-missouri/feed/ 0 On this week's Monitor, RiShawn Biddle notes the House Education and the Workforce subcommittee's hearing on Parent Power and Family Engagement featuring Connecticut Parents Union President Gwen Samuel; checks out the lawsuit filed by StudentsFirst, On this week's Monitor (http://dropoutnation.net/category/dropout-nation-midweek-monitor/), RiShawn Biddle notes the House Education and the Workforce subcommittee's hearing on Parent Power and Family Engagement featuring Connecticut Parents Union President Gwen Samuel; checks out the lawsuit (http://rishawnbiddle.org/outsidereports/vergaravcalifornia_studentsmatter_suit.pdf) filed by StudentsFirst, Parent Revolution and others against California's state government over tenure and reverse-seniority layoffs; and looks at efforts in Missouri to expand charter schoo (http://t.co/gBr0bHWe)ls (http://t.co/gBr0bHWe) and inter-district school choice. Watch the Midweek Monitor  (http://dropoutnation.net/category/dropout-nation-midweek-monitor/)on the site or download (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/video/dn_midweek_05162012.mp4). You can also subscribe  (http://dropoutnation.net/feed/midweekmonitor/)to this series and to the overall Dropout Nation Podcast series. It is also available on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=348527760), Blubrry (http://www.blubrry.com/dropoutnation/), Zune Marketplace (http://social.zune.net/podcast/Dropout-Nation/6900e8e7-4e46-45be-a456-570be181ffcf) and PodBean (http://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail?pid=75459). Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software. RiShawn Biddle no 4:13 yes The Dropout Nation Podcast: The Power of School Data http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/13/the-dropout-nation-podcast-the-power-of-school-data/ http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/13/the-dropout-nation-podcast-the-power-of-school-data/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 03:35:32 +0000 Dropout Nation Editorial Board http://dropoutnation.net/?p=9398

On this week’s Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle explains how school data — especially early warning systems focused on stemming dropouts — can help keep kids on the path to college and career success. With so many new ways to identify children struggling with literacy and numeracy, there is no reason why schools and districts can’t get 1.2 million young men and women off the path to despair.

You can listen to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle Fire. Also, subscribe to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes, Blubrry, Zune Marketplace and PodBean. Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software.

]]> http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/13/the-dropout-nation-podcast-the-power-of-school-data/feed/ 0 On this week's Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle explains how school data -- especially early warning systems focused on stemming dropouts -- can help keep kids on the path to college and career success. (http://dropoutnation.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dn_podcast_itunes_logo.png) On this week's Dropout Nation Podcast (http://dropoutnation.net/category/dropout-nation-podcast/), RiShawn Biddle explains how school data -- especially early warning systems focused on stemming dropouts -- can help keep kids on the path to college and career success. With so many new ways to identify children struggling with literacy and numeracy, there is no reason why schools and districts can't get 1.2 million young men and women off the path to despair. You can listen (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/rbradio/index.html) to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/MusicBox/music/dpn_podcast_thepowerofschooldata_05132012.mp3) directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle Fire. Also, subscribe (http://dropoutnation.net/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/feed/podcast/) to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=348527760), Blubrry (http://www.blubrry.com/dropoutnation/), Zune Marketplace (http://social.zune.net/podcast/Dropout-Nation/6900e8e7-4e46-45be-a456-570be181ffcf) and PodBean (http://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail?pid=75459). Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software. RiShawn Biddle no 25:00 Best of The Dropout Nation Podcast: Rallying Voters Around School Reform http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/07/best-of-the-dropout-nation-podcast-rallying-voters-around-school-reform/ http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/07/best-of-the-dropout-nation-podcast-rallying-voters-around-school-reform/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 13:38:34 +0000 Dropout Nation Editorial Board http://dropoutnation.net/?p=9321

As you check out Editor RiShawn Biddle’s latest American Spectator column on the likelihood of Mitt Romney embracing former president George W. Bush’s school reform agenda, listen to the Best of The Dropout Nation Podcast from October 2010 on why school reformers haven’t been able to translate their success in gaining attention to the problems of American public education to this year’s midterm elections. The lessons from then — that it will take more than documentaries to make sure that education is the primary issue in this year’s presidential, congressional, and state elections — remains as important now as ever.

You can listen to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle Fire. Also, subscribe to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes, Blubrry, Zune Marketplace and PodBean. Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software.

A special Dropout Nation Podcast will be broadcast tomorrow.

]]> http://dropoutnation.net/2012/05/07/best-of-the-dropout-nation-podcast-rallying-voters-around-school-reform/feed/ 0 As you check out Editor RiShawn Biddle's latest American Spectator column on the likelihood of Mitt Romney embracing former president George W. Bush's school reform agenda, listen to the Best of The Dropout Nation Podcast from October 2010 on why schoo... (http://dropoutnation.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/romneywave-e1336396401944.jpg) As you check out Editor RiShawn Biddle's latest American Spectator column on the likelihood of Mitt Romney embracing former president George W. Bush's school reform agenda, listen to the Best of The Dropout Nation Podcast (http://dropoutnation.net/category/best-of-dropout-nation/) from October 2010 on why school reformers haven’t been able to translate their success in gaining attention to the problems of American public education to this year’s midterm elections. The lessons from then -- that it will take more than documentaries to make sure that education is the primary issue in this year's presidential, congressional, and state elections -- remains as important now as ever. You can listen (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/rbradio/index.html) to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/rbradio/_mp3/3/dpn_podcast_rallyingvotersaroundschoolreform_10172010.mp3) directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle Fire. Also, subscribe (http://dropoutnation.net/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/feed/podcast/) to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=348527760), Blubrry (http://www.blubrry.com/dropoutnation/), Zune Marketplace (http://social.zune.net/podcast/Dropout-Nation/6900e8e7-4e46-45be-a456-570be181ffcf) and PodBean (http://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail?pid=75459). Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software. A special Dropout Nation Podcast will be broadcast tomorrow. RiShawn Biddle no 12:57 The Dropout Nation Podcast: Politically Mobilizing School Reform http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/29/the-dropout-nation-podcast-politically-mobilizing-school-reform/ http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/29/the-dropout-nation-podcast-politically-mobilizing-school-reform/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:21:28 +0000 Dropout Nation Editorial Board http://dropoutnation.net/?p=9213

On this week’s Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle observes the politically craven behavior of politicians in Connecticut, Alabama, and Washington State, bending to the will of NEA and AFT affiliates — and challenges reformers to fully embrace politics. It will take more than crafting policies to force politicians fearful of teachers’ union influence to do what’s best for our children.

You can listen to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle Fire. Also, subscribe to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes, Blubrry, Zune Marketplace and PodBean. Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software.

]]> http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/29/the-dropout-nation-podcast-politically-mobilizing-school-reform/feed/ 7 On this week's Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle observes the politically craven behavior of politicians in Connecticut, Alabama, and Washington State, bending to the will of NEA and AFT affiliates -- and challenges reformers to fully embrace poli... (http://dropoutnation.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dn_podcast_itunes_logo.png) On this week's Dropout Nation Podcast (http://dropoutnation.net/category/dropout-nation-podcast/), RiShawn Biddle observes the politically craven behavior of politicians in Connecticut, Alabama, and Washington State, bending to the will of NEA and AFT affiliates -- and challenges reformers to fully embrace politics. It will take more than crafting policies to force politicians fearful of teachers' union influence to do what's best for our children. You can listen (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/MusicBox/) to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/MusicBox/music/dpn_podcast_politicallymobilizingschoolreform_04292012.mp3) directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle Fire. Also, subscribe (../category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/feed/podcast/) to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=348527760), Blubrry (http://www.blubrry.com/dropoutnation/), Zune Marketplace (http://social.zune.net/podcast/Dropout-Nation/6900e8e7-4e46-45be-a456-570be181ffcf) and PodBean (http://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail?pid=75459). Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software. RiShawn Biddle no 20:18 Best of The Dropout Nation Podcast: Forging Iron Men http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/23/best-of-the-dropout-nation-podcast-forging-iron-men/ http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/23/best-of-the-dropout-nation-podcast-forging-iron-men/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:58:49 +0000 Dropout Nation Editorial Board http://dropoutnation.net/?p=9162

As you read today’s New York Daily News piece by Dropout Nation Editor RiShawn Biddle and Why Boys Fail author Richard Whitmire on why the rhetoric over the supposed “war on women” obscures the real crisis among young men, listen to this Dropout Nation Podcast from last May on the impact of the nation’s education crisis on our sons and nephews. We need to continue overhauling American public education and provide strong role models in order for keep our boys on the path to graduation and economic success.

You can listen to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle.  Also, subscribe to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes, Blubrry, Zune Marketplace and PodBean. Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software.

A new Dropout Nation Podcast will be broadcast this Wednesday.

]]> http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/23/best-of-the-dropout-nation-podcast-forging-iron-men/feed/ 0 As you read today's New York Daily News piece by Dropout Nation Editor RiShawn Biddle and Why Boys Fail author Richard Whitmire on why the rhetoric over the supposed "war on women" obscures the real crisis among young men, (http://dropoutnation.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/twoboys-e1305725321617.jpg) As you read today's New York Daily News piece by Dropout Nation Editor RiShawn Biddle and Why Boys Fail author Richard Whitmire on why the rhetoric over the supposed "war on women" obscures the real crisis among young men, listen to this Dropout Nation Podcast (../2011/05/22/category/category/category/category/category/category/dropout-nation-podcast/) from last May on the impact of the nation’s education crisis on our sons and nephews. We need to continue overhauling American public education and provide strong role models in order for keep our boys on the path to graduation and economic success. You can listen (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/rbradio/index.html) to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/rbradio/_mp3/4/dpn_podcast_forgingironmen_05222011.mp3) directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle.  Also, subscribe (http://dropoutnation.net/feed/podcast/) to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=348527760), Blubrry (http://www.blubrry.com/dropoutnation/), Zune Marketplace (http://social.zune.net/podcast/Dropout-Nation/6900e8e7-4e46-45be-a456-570be181ffcf) and PodBean (http://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail?pid=75459). Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software. A new Dropout Nation Podcast will be broadcast this Wednesday. RiShawn Biddle no 18:19 The Dropout Nation Midweek Monitor: Schott and Zip Code Education, Charters in Alabama, and Releasing Teacher Data http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/18/the-dropout-nation-midweek-monitor-schott-and-zip-code-education-charters-in-alabama-and-releasing-teacher-data/ http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/18/the-dropout-nation-midweek-monitor-schott-and-zip-code-education-charters-in-alabama-and-releasing-teacher-data/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:39:31 +0000 RiShawn Biddle http://dropoutnation.net/?p=9085

On this week’s Monitor, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the Schott Foundation’s latest report on educational opportunities for poor and minority kids; observes the debate in Alabama over allowing charter schools; and considers the raging argument in New York State over releasing teacher performance data.

Watch the Midweek Monitor on the site or download. You can also subscribe to this series and to the overall Dropout Nation Podcast series. It is also available on iTunes, Blubrry, Zune Marketplace and PodBean. Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software.

]]> http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/18/the-dropout-nation-midweek-monitor-schott-and-zip-code-education-charters-in-alabama-and-releasing-teacher-data/feed/ 0 On this week's Monitor, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the Schott Foundation's latest report on educational opportunities for poor and minority kids; observes the debate in Alabama over allowing charter schools; and considers the raging argument in New... On this week's Monitor (http://dropoutnation.net/category/dropout-nation-midweek-monitor/), RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the Schott Foundation's latest report (http://schottfoundation.org/drupal/docs/redlining-full-report.pdf) on educational opportunities for poor and minority kids; observes the debate in Alabama (http://blog.al.com/live/2012/04/changes_to_charter_bill_win_ov.html) over allowing charter schools; and considers the raging argument in New York State over releasing teacher performance data. Watch the Midweek Monitor on the site or download (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/video/dn_midweek_04182012.mp4). You can also subscribe  (http://dropoutnation.net/feed/midweekmonitor/)to this series and to the overall Dropout Nation Podcast series. It is also available on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=348527760), Blubrry (http://www.blubrry.com/dropoutnation/), Zune Marketplace (http://social.zune.net/podcast/Dropout-Nation/6900e8e7-4e46-45be-a456-570be181ffcf) and PodBean (http://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail?pid=75459). Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software. RiShawn Biddle no yes The Dropout Nation Podcast: Transform Education to Bend the Arc of History http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/15/the-dropout-nation-podcast-transform-education-to-bend-the-arc-of-history/ http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/15/the-dropout-nation-podcast-transform-education-to-bend-the-arc-of-history/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:51:25 +0000 Dropout Nation Editorial Board http://dropoutnation.net/?p=9069

On this week’s Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the progress of American history from 1890 to today, and explains why overhauling public education is critical to keeping it going. In an increasingly global and knowledge-based economy and society, high-quality education is critical to sustaining the nation’s place as the superpower and help all children emerge from poverty into the middle class.

You can listen to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle Fire. Also, subscribe to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes, Blubrry, Zune Marketplace and PodBean. Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software.

]]> http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/15/the-dropout-nation-podcast-transform-education-to-bend-the-arc-of-history/feed/ 4 On this week's Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the progress of American history from 1890 to today, and explains why overhauling public education is critical to keeping it going. In an increasingly global and knowledge-based econ... (http://dropoutnation.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dn_podcast_itunes_logo.png) On this week's Dropout Nation Podcast (http://dropoutnation.net/category/dropout-nation-podcast/), RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the progress of American history from 1890 to today, and explains why overhauling public education is critical to keeping it going. In an increasingly global and knowledge-based economy and society, high-quality education is critical to sustaining the nation's place as the superpower and help all children emerge from poverty into the middle class. You can listen (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/MusicBox/) to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/MusicBox/music/dpn_podcast_transformeducationtobendthearcofhistory_04152012.mp3) directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle Fire. Also, subscribe (../category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/feed/podcast/) to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=348527760), Blubrry (http://www.blubrry.com/dropoutnation/), Zune Marketplace (http://social.zune.net/podcast/Dropout-Nation/6900e8e7-4e46-45be-a456-570be181ffcf) and PodBean (http://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail?pid=75459). Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software, Google Reader, BeyondPod, DoggCatcher and other mobile software. RiShawn Biddle no 21:23 The Dropout Nation Podcast: Keep Kids Out of Special Ed http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/08/the-dropout-nation-podcast-keep-kids-out-of-special-ed/ http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/08/the-dropout-nation-podcast-keep-kids-out-of-special-ed/#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:01:00 +0000 Dropout Nation Editorial Board http://dropoutnation.net/?p=8966

On this week’s Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the nation’s special education ghettos and explains how they exacerbate the nation’s education crisis. Contrary to what House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline thinks, no more money is needed for programs that serves as way-stations for young men and minority children American public education considers unteachable.

You can listen to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle. Also, subscribe to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes, Blubrry, Zune Marketplace and PodBean. Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software and Google Reader.

]]> http://dropoutnation.net/2012/04/08/the-dropout-nation-podcast-keep-kids-out-of-special-ed/feed/ 0 On this week's Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the nation's special education ghettos and explains how they exacerbate the nation's education crisis. Contrary to what House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Klin... (http://dropoutnation.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dn_podcast_itunes_logo.png) On this week's Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the nation's special education ghettos and explains how they exacerbate the nation's education crisis. Contrary to what House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline thinks, no more money is needed for programs that serves as way-stations for young men and minority children American public education considers unteachable. You can listen (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/MusicBox/) to the Podcast at RiShawn Biddle’s radio page or download (http://rishawnbiddle.org/RRB/media/MusicBox/music/dpn_podcast_keepkidsoutofspecialed_04082012.mp3) directly to your iPod, Zune, MP3 player, smartphone, Nook Color or Kindle. Also, subscribe (../category/category/category/category/category/category/category/category/feed/podcast/) to the podcast series. It is also available on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=348527760), Blubrry (http://www.blubrry.com/dropoutnation/), Zune Marketplace (http://social.zune.net/podcast/Dropout-Nation/6900e8e7-4e46-45be-a456-570be181ffcf) and PodBean (http://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail?pid=75459). Also download to your phone with BlackBerry podcast software and Google Reader. RiShawn Biddle no 24:48