MetroFocus  Revisiting the Great Society: Education Panel

Former New York State Education Commissioner David Steiner talks about the education gap. Details

 

Program: MetroFocus

Episode: Revisiting the Great Society: Education Panel

Johnson's "Elementary and Secondary Education Act" brought large amounts of federal money to the public school system at a time where the public school system was overburdened with high enrollments and not enough teachers. Education panelist and former New York State Commissioner of Education David Steiner discussed these and other issues that have beleaguered the state's public education system.

Duration: (3:09)
Premiere Date: 03/20/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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