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Maria Cerda and Dick Simpson discuss Chicago: An Agenda for Change, with a focus on education ; part 3
Oct. 8, 1974 Chicago: An Agenda for Change. Part 3 of 5. Maria Cerda is a former Chicago Board of Education member.
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Jonathon Kozol discusses his book "Free schools" and education
Apr. 11, 1972 Discussing the book, "Free schools," and interviewing the author Jonathan Kozol. Jonathon Kozol also discusses education. Includes interview clip of Kermit Eby.
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Joe Rosen, Betsy Clayton, and Jim First discuss child parent centers, DISTAR, and learning to read
Jun. 10, 1976 Discussing the concept of DISTAR (Direct Instructional System for Teaching and Remediation) program, the use of phonics to teach children to read, and interviewing Joe Rosen, Betsy Clayton, and Jim First.
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Frank Carney, Susie Gelaga, Linda Gelaga, Molly Gelaga and Fred Christy discuss the youth of Chicago ; part 2
1968 Interviewing Frank Carney, Susie Gelaga, Linda (daughter-in-law), Molly (daughter), and Fred Christy. They discuss the youth in Chicago, their own life experiences, and wants.
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Educator Harold Taylor talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1
1965 Harold Taylor and Studs look in-depth at the definition of what it means to be a "student," including on-campus protests, gaining life experience by teaching and challenging the mainstream social order. Includes a brief reading from Taylor's speech, "Preparation of American Teachers in the Field of World Affairs."
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Discussing Montessori and Steiner Waldorf schooling with Hans A. Schieser and Theo Buergin
Apr. 3, 1981 Discussing education and alternative schools with Theo Buergin and Hans A. Schieser. They discuss educators, philosophers, and psychologists such as Rudolf Steiner, Maria Montessori, and Jean Piaget.