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Description
What are they teaching kids in schools these days?! One look at some schools in America and you might find yourself questioning the effectiveness of the education system. However, there are solutions to these problems, and you can be involved.
Listen in today as our guest takes us through an overview of the education system and addresses its flaws and how this system could be restored.
Guest: Nicole Baker Fulgham
A Detroit native, Nicole graduated from the University of Michigan and joined Teach For America (TFA) where she taught 5th grade in Compton, CA. Nicole received her doctorate in education from UCLA with a focus on urban education policy and teacher preparation. She joined the national staff of TFA and held several key leadership roles before starting The Expectations Project. Nicole has written two book and has appeared on CNN and ABC. Christianity Today named her one of, “50 Women Leaders Influencing the Church and Culture”. She lives near DC with her husband and their three children.
Resources:
Nicole's Website: www.expectations.org
Schools In Crisis: They Need Your Help - by Nicole Baker Fulgham
Educating All God’s Children: What Christians Can--And Should--Do To Improve Public Education For Low-Income Kids - By Nicole Baker Fulgham
Nicole's Twitter: https://twitter.com/expectproject
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