How teaching kids to read went so wrongAn exposé of how educators came to believe in something that isn't true and are now reckoning with the consequences.
Stuck At Square OneA system meant to give college students a better shot at succeeding is actually getting in the way of many, costing them time and money and taking a particular toll on students of color.
Bought and Sold: The New Fight Against Teen Sex TraffickingThe nation is changing the way it thinks about teen sex trafficking. States have decriminalized it for teens and offered help, and some are attacking the demand for commercial sex. Airs May 17 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the news station.
Thirsty PlanetScientists say that most people will first experience climate change in terms of water — either too much or too little water. Airs Monday May 16 at 9 a.m. and 7 a.m.
Teaching TeachersResearch shows good teaching makes a big difference in how much kids learn. But the United States lacks an effective system for training new teachers or helping them get better once they’re on the job. Runs Jan. 8 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Black Colleges In The 21st Century 9 a.m. / 7 p.m. MondayAn up-close look at the crucial and unique role played by Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the days after desegregation.
Greater Expectations: The Challenge of the Common CoreGreater Expectations: The Challenge of the Common Core. A look at a new set of education standards adopted by most states. 9 a.m. & 8 p.m. on the New Station, in place of Insight.
The Science of SmartIn this episode, we look at some big ideas coming out of brain science. Meet researchers who are unlocking some secrets of the brain and how the brain acquires and holds on to knowledge. 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the News Station, in place of Insight.
