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Twitter as a teaching tool? Enrique Legaspi shares his innovative teaching technique
While many schools struggle to keep students off of social media during class time, one teacher has found that encouraging kids to use Twitter in the classroom has actually enhanced their learning.
Enrique Legaspi, history teacher at Hollenbeck Middle School in Los Angeles, joins Ali Velshi this morning to talk about how he has used Twitter to get more students – especially shy kids – to participate in class discussions and how this innovative technique has helped in the classroom.
Perry's Principles: Why are so many American students unprepared for college?
A recent Alliance for Excellent Education report found that one out of three high school students needs to take remedial classes in English, science and math before entering college.
CNN education contributor Steve Perry joins American Morning's Kiran Chetry this morning to talk about what is going on in our nation's high school class rooms and why so many students are coming to college unprepared.
NAACP responds to criticism of lawsuit aimed at preventing school closures
This week, CNN education contributor Steve Perry was fired up about the NAACP's decision to join the New York City teachers union in a lawsuit to stop the city from closing some of its worst-performing schools. The closures would then open the door for new charter schools to take over those buildings.
To respond to Steve Perry's argument, AM's Christine Romans spoke with NAACP general counsel Kim Keenan about the group's position on the lawsuit.
Perry's Principles: Preview of "Education Makeover" special
When it comes to making sure our kids get a good education, many parents might feel like it's a full-time job.
CNN Education contributor Steve Perry spent time with a family whose 14-year-old son was in danger of failing the 9th grade. He recounts his experience in a CNN special called "Education Makeover with Principal Steve Perry" which airs Saturday, June 4th at 2:30pm Eastern time.
Perry joins American Morning this morning to talk with Alina Cho about the series.
20 Under 20 gives students $100k to leave school and be an entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Peter Thiel talks about his 20 under 20 program that awards $100,000 grants to students to leave school and start their own business.
Should high school dropouts lose their license?
Legislators in some states are working to pass bills or update laws that would take away driver's licenses from high school drop outs. Is this the answer to the high drop out rate? CNN speaks with CNN education contributor, Steve Perry on the pros and cons.
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