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Interviewing Gale Cincotta, a co-author of the book "Urban Disinvestment: New Implications for Community Organization, Research, and Public Policy." Cincotta is an expert on discrimination in mortgage loans and its effects in Chicago and other cities.
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."
Interviewing Dr. Paul Lazar, chairman of the Lambs Farm, a home for developmentally handicapped adults that also provides an outdoor family activity and recreation center in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Paul Lazar talks about his developmentally disabled son.
Danilo Dolci discusses his life in Italy, his book "The Man Who Plays Alone", architecture, agriculture, social activism, his inspirations, and his career. Tom Cornell translates for Danilo Dolci. Includes at the end of the program an Italian song by Jerre Mangione and an Italian song called "Bella Ciao".
Discussing the state of West side Chicago schools with a panel of teachers and principals from four different schools.
Bob and Joan Ericksen, both educators, artists, and environmental ecologists, discuss the literary work of Peter Weiss' "I Come Out of My Hiding Place" and environmental ecology. Excerpt of Peter Weiss reading from "I Come Out of My Hiding Place." The book speaks of why he writes and why he pursues his art (unknown source). The interview ends with a reading by Studs of an excerpt fro, Gustav Meyrink's "The Green Face."
Bill Ayers' book, "A Kind and Just Parent: The Children of Juvenile Court" takes a look at kids getting caught up and lost in the system. While observing in the courts, Ayers said all kids just became a thing.
According to Bill Ayers, in order to be a good teacher, one must 1st become a student of his/her students' lives. New ideas on how to become a better teacher are offered in Ayers' book, "To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher.'
Discussing the STEP School for autistic children with Alice Jerome, Mrs. Alberta Patterson, and Sally Heynemann. Topics include the behavior of the students, parental involvement, and the methods used at the STEP School and other schools. Includes a recording of children singing "Michael Finnegan." asdf