Almost 30 years after ‘A Nation at Risk,’ is the tide of mediocrity still rising? Does Washington have the solution?
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About the Author
This blog is written by John Merrow, veteran education reporter for PBS, NPR, and dozens of national publications. He is President of Learning Matters, a 501(c)(3) media production company based in New York and focused on education. He is also the author of The Influence of Teachers.
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The Influence of Teachers
The Influence of Teachers, John Merrow's newest book, is available via Amazon.
Check out the official book site for discussion guides and more!
Check out the official book site for discussion guides and more!
John on Twitter
- RT @kevincarey1: Why American Colleges Are Becoming a Force for Inequality - @freedman_josh - The Atlantic http://t.co/1BxwllIqMT 09:11:07 AM May 19, 2013 from Twitter for iPhone
- RT @carlreiner: If you like to laugh heartily, watch Mel Brooks' American Masters at 9:00PM on PBS this Monday May 20th. 09:09:29 AM May 19, 2013 from Twitter for iPhone
- RT @NJParents1: The WaPo turned a blind eye to signs of cheating on high-stakes tests under Rhee, says @John_Merrow. http://t.co/hVOvCBg5Vm 03:04:56 PM May 18, 2013 from web

