A generation ago California's schools, and this nation's schools, were the envy of the world. Today, they fail their students and their students fail them. What happens to those who drop out of school? What can be done about this trend? Join us as we examine the long term impacts of their departure on their own futures and that of an economy and society dependent on highly skilled workers.

Guests: 

Russlynn Ali, Founding Director, Education Trust-West, Oakland, CA

Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Executive Director, Community Coalition, Los Angeles, CA

Julie Mendoza, Director of Research and Evaluation for the University of California College Prep Initiative, Los Angeles, CA

Becky Danisch, Retired High School Teacher, Crystal Lake, IL

(clicking on a guest's name opens their full interview audio file)

Original airdate: 
Tue, 2006-09-05

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