On this week’s Monitor, Editor RiShawn Biddle previews Arne Duncan’s testimony before Minnesota Congressman John Kline and the House Education and the Workforce Committee; focuses on the battle in New York State over the release of teacher performance data; and discusses California Gov. Jerry Brown’s two step approach to school funding in the Golden State.

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On this week’s Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at the Trayvon Martin murder and explains how each and every day, American public education destroys the futures and lives of young men just like him. Advancing systemic reform — including providing young men with strong college-preparatory education and addressing how young men are treated in schools — is key to saving the geniuses and potential of our young men of color and poor economic backgrounds.

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On this week’s Monitor, Editor RiShawn Biddle opines on the Council on Foreign Relations report calling for expansion of school choice; takes aim at Randi Weingarten’s argument that choice will essentially lead to the end of public education; opines on Connecticut H.B. 5508 and how it may help lead to the end of school residency and Zip Code Education policies; and discusses Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson’s effort to advance his overhaul of the failing district.

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On this week’s Dropout Nation Podcast, RiShawn Biddle remembers the example of his grandfather and explains why we need all men to play a part in transforming American public education. It will take an army of iron men to help our children — especially young men of all backgrounds — get the high-quality education they need for success in the adult world.

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.

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On this week’s Midweek Monitor, RiShawn Biddle takes a look at Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s battle to expand school choice and end tenure; casts an eye on Iowa Gov. Terry Brandstad’s efforts to improve teacher quality; and checks out the Connecticut Parents Union/StudentsFirst Rally with Michelle Rhee and MSNBC’s Michelle Bernard.

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On this week’s Dropout Nation Podcast, Editor RiShawn Biddle looks at the success of the school reform in changing the conversation about transforming American public education — and the numerous challenges that remain. As education scholar Jay P. Greene, reform advocate Howard Fuller, and director Kelly Amis point out, there remains plenty of work to replace Model T Ford systems with cultures of genius fit for 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. 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.

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