January 18, 2006: Frank McCourt

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Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Frank McCourt

Training German Shepherds in Germany prepared Frank McCourt to teach high school. (6:21)

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Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Intro - 1/18/06
Stephen questions whether American kids are falling behind, wonders if it's too late to pump Socrates' stomach, and gives bullying a wedgie of his analysis. (0:33)
Tags: intro,  kids,  education
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
The De-Edumacation of the American Brainscape
It's inappropriate for Stephen, as the educator/host, to have a relationship with an audience member/student. (3:50)
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006
The Word - Smarterer
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Bring 'Em Back or Leave 'Em Dead - Teacher's Edition
The only two miracle workers of our time have been John Paul II and Nature's Miracle stain remover. (3:19)
Tags: history,  education,  audience interaction
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Frank McCourt
Training German Shepherds in Germany prepared Frank McCourt to teach high school. (6:21)
Tags: interview,  books,  Author
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Sign Off - The Bully System
The bully system teaches leadership skills to our dumb kids, while encouraging our nerdy kids to get smarter. (2:04)
Tags: George W. Bush,  sign off,  kids
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