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Discussing the book "The Power of Their Ideas: Lessons for America From a Small School in Harlem" (published by Beacon Press) with the author and educator Deborah Meier. Program also includes excerpts from WFMT recordings of "Joy Street, Volume 2," and "D

BROADCAST: Apr. 27, 1995 | DURATION: 00:54:28

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 27, 1995

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 28 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Education Childhood & Youth

People

Educators Authors, Writers

Tags

Meier, Deborah--Interviews Meier, Deborah. Power of their ideas. Public schools--United States. Education--Aims and objectives--United States. School management and organization--United States. Teaching Educational innovations--United States. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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