Education in the Spotlight

This broadcast was intended to focus on education, but in light of the changes in our nation's capitol, the effects that Donald Trump has made in our country, have changed this show's topic to what is happening in the White House. Donald... more

Looking at how the president-elect is stacking his cabinet, what is in store for public education. A look at his education pick. Charter schools. Privatization as a strategy. Stay tuned.

Volunteerism could help the school system redeem itself. It could do so with minimal cost to taxpayers and provide positive outcomes for the children. With the budgetary problems that CPS currently has, it cannot afford to take on any... more

?Education in the Spotlight? is an internet radio show broadcast on Blog Talk Radio. The show reports on education issues in Chicago, Illinois' public school system. The upcoming show will highlight the mayoral election for 2015. Topics... more

This show is about education in Chicago and gives an update from my previous broadcast. The main topics are the deficit, pension costs, poor student performance, school closings, and the Common Core Curriculum.

It has been five months since I talked about education in general and specifically about education here in Chicago. Much has happened since that time. This year has special significance in education because of the program Renaissance... more

Health care and job losses are very much in the news today. The economy is in recession and is slowly trying to make its way out. Education in this country has captured the public’s attention as well, and this show will focus on issues related... more