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How do we reshape education in the United States?

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Kevin: Each year, New York City schools educate nearly a million children in 1,800 schools, making it the largest school district not only in the United States but in the entire world. With so many students in such a dense and diverse area, New York has become a proving ground for all sorts of new solutions in education. What can we learn from what is working in this school system? How can the system be improved to offer the best possible education for students in New York and elsewhere? Oh, and what is the future of education? This is What I Want to Know, and for our very special 100th episode, I’m joining my good friend David Banks in person in New York to find out.

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Meet David

David Banks is the New York City Schools Chancellor, head of the city’s Department of Education.

He has served in various roles in the New York City system and was the founder of the Eagle Academy for Young Men. This successful college prep model has expanded into all five New York boroughs and Newark, New Jersey.

He is a champion of high-quality education, especially for boys of color, and a true community leader.

What I Want to Know

In this podcast, you will hear from leaders in education as we talk through learning solutions for homeschool, online school, education pathways, and topics tailored specifically to online students and parents.

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