TeacherCast | PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS
TeacherCast | PBS NewsHour Podcast | PBS
Highlights NewsHour with Jim Lehrer reports of particular interest to teachers or with potential use in the classroom.
Stimulus Money Trickling Into the Classroom
John Tulenko of Learning Matters Television explores how stimulus money is making its way into classrooms in upstate New York.
Paul Solman Answers Students' Economic Questions
Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes his Business Desk blog inside classrooms across the United States to respond to high school ...
In Colo., Arming Schools to Battle the Flu Virus
Amid renewed warnings of a potential H1N1 flu virus outbreak, one Colorado school district is taking new precautionary steps. Tom Bearden ...
Obama Speaks to Students in High-profile Address
Ray Suarez gets reactions from teachers, parents and students to President Barack Obama's back-to-school address, which created controversy ...
U.S. Preparing for Resurgence of H1N1 Flu
Amid predictions of a new H1N1 swine flu outbreak, health officials warn that children going back to school are especially at risk. Gwen ...
Higher Scores Test How Washington, D.C., Public Schools Define Success
Two years into a bold effort to reform the city's school system, Washington, D.C., has seen gains in reading and writing proficiency among ...
During School Recess, New Focus on Playing Nice
Recess can be a chaotic, even violent, period during the course of a normal school day. Spencer Michels reports on how one non-profit is ...
Schools to Compete for Funding in Obama Reform Plan
The Obama administration is pushing education leaders to accept a series of reforms, including performance pay for teachers and a deeper ...
Focus on Social and Emotional Health Raises Test Scores
A new trend in public schools is helping students focus not just on math and science, but also on their feelings. John Tulenko of Learning ...