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Is America’s Education Problem Really Just a Teacher Problem? (Rebroadcast)

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Reconciliation Through Education Philanthropy

This chapter delves into a philanthropic contribution that facilitated the establishment of small high schools in high poverty areas, transforming failing schools into community-supported institutions. It narrates a heartwarming visit by a significant donor to a school post a legal dispute, emphasizing the impact of personal engagement in education initiatives and the broader challenges in improving educational outcomes beyond school and teacher reforms.

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