Darrin Slade is a veteran middle school principal and like most school leaders he’s worried about academic achievement. Principal Slade talks about what it takes to lead an urban school, working for Michelle Rhee and the challenges and rewards of his job. http://challengingcourse.org/dc/podcasts.html
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Michelle Rhee Takes On DC - Episode 1
Michelle Rhee has big plans to reshape the district’s traditionally unresponsive central office and boost student achievement. http://challengingcourse.org/dc/podcasts.html
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The Contract Challenge - Episode 8
Michelle Rhee and DC Teachers’ Union President, George Parker talk about negotiating a contract with much of the education world watching. http://challengingcourse.org/dc/podcasts.html
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A Union Leader in the Hot Seat - Episode 2
George Parker, president of the teachers’ union in DC, is now negotiating a new contract Michelle Rhee. Rhee wants to make it easier to fire ineffective teachers, but Parker says she already has enough power. http://challengingcourse.org/dc/podcasts.html
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