Education 192 Videos
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Lee Bollinger
Air Date 11/08/2001President-Elect of Columbia University Lee Bollinger examines the important role of universities around the country. 12:27 -
Shirley Tilghman
Air Date 07/10/2001President of Princeton University Shirley Tilghman discusses her career in molecular biology and genomics. 22:03 -
Online Education
Air Date 05/16/2001A panel debates whether the internet will revolutionize or undermine education. 30:48 -
Harold Levy
Air Date 05/08/2001Harold Levy, chancellor of New York City public schools, discusses the business of successful public education. 34:36 -
George McGovern
Air Date 02/01/2001Former Senator George McGovern discusses his new role at the U.N. and his efforts to end hunger around the world. 13:36 -
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
Air Date 10/05/2000Harry Belafonte and Tony Bennett talk about their latest project—The Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. 18:51 -
Harold Bloom
Air Date 07/11/2000Literary critic Harold Bloom talks about his latest book, "How to Read and Why." 29:34 -
Gov. James Hunt
Air Date 04/10/2000A conversation about education as a political issue with James Hunt, governor of North Carolina. 12:36 -
Bernard Tschumi
Air Date 02/08/2000Bernard Tschumi talks about his views on architecture. 29:38 -
Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot
Air Date 06/08/1999Sociologist Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot analyzes the value of respect in her book, "Respect: An Exploration." 12:49 -
Joseph Gagliano
Air Date 04/23/1999Principal Joseph Gagliano talks about the tragic events in Littleton, Col., and the societal factors that might lead to student violence. 10:43 -
Maurice Ashley
Air Date 04/07/1999Grandmaster chess player Maurice Ashley reflects on what led him to a career in professional chess. 10:06 -
Mayor Richard Riordan
Air Date 09/21/1998Mayor of Los Angeles Richard Riordan examines public education, tourism, and the city's history. 11:10 -
Ted Forstmann
Air Date 06/17/1998Ted Forstmann talks about the establishment of the Children's Scholarship Fund. 12:01 -
Bernice Gates
Air Date 06/17/1998Bernice Gates, whose three children benefited from Washington Scholarship Fund, describes how the Fund works. 07:11 -
Education in America
Air Date 06/17/1998Politicians debate the Children's Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for low-income children to attend private schools. 21:10 -
Lewis and Clark Documentary
Air Date 11/03/1997Author Dayton Duncan and filmmaker Ken Burns introduce their two-part PBS documentary, "Lewis & Clark." 20:01 -
Ted Forstmann
Air Date 10/13/1997Ted Forstmann explains why he decided to pledge three million dollars to the Washington Scholarship Fund. 11:54 -
White House Fellowship
Air Date 08/01/1997Past and present White House fellows share their experiences with the prestigious program. 18:33 -
Mr. Rogers
Air Date 05/13/1997Fred Rogers reflects on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," the longest running children's program on television. 14:26 -
Richard Riley
Air Date 04/10/1997Secretary of Education Richard Riley considers the state of public school education. 14:52 -
'Principal for a Day'
Air Date 04/10/1997Several participants in the "Principal for a Day" program discuss visiting public schools in New York City. 19:48 -
Rhodes Scholars
Air Date 02/10/1997A conversation with four Rhodes scholars about their future plans. 19:45 -
Lou Holtz
Air Date 11/19/1996Charlie remembers the reign of Lou Holtz as Notre Dame head football coach after Holtz's announcement that he will be leaving. 02:32 -
William Julius Wilson
Air Date 09/23/1996William Julius Wilson of Harvard on his book about lowering unemployment rates in the U.S., "When Work Disappears." 22:48 -
Education Reform
Air Date 09/04/1996A discussion about what can be done at the federal level to improve schools across America. 21:22 -
Chris Whittle
Air Date 07/01/1996Media entrepreneur Chris Whittle reflects on his tumultuous career and shares his latest undertaking, The Edison Project. 18:47 -
William Bennett
Air Date 12/06/1995Former secretary of education William Bennett reflects on what he sees as an erosion of values in society and a lack of moral education. 35:15 -
College Presidents
Air Date 07/28/1995College presidents Ruth Simmons, Judith Shapiro, and Claire Gaudiani discuss the challenges of running their respective institutions. 34:25 -
Ellen V. Futter
Air Date 07/25/1995AMNH President Ellen V. Futter shares her desire to represent current issues in science education. 14:29 -
Arctic Ocean Expedition
Air Date 07/13/1995Polar explorers Will Steger and Julie Hanson, and their lead dog Rex, look back at their expedition crossing the Arctic Ocean. 09:54 -
Deborah Meier
Air Date 05/15/1995Dedicated educator Deborah Meier on her book, "The Power of Their Ideas." 13:48 -
On Language
Air Date 02/09/1995Fillmmaker Gene Searchinger and author Steven Pinker explain how we acquire and use language. 07:15 -
National Standards of History
Air Date 01/27/1995A debate with Alan Brinkley and Lynne Cheney about a national history curriculum that reflects a multicultural point of view. 22:55 -
'America's War on Poverty'
Air Date 01/16/1995Henry Hampton and Terry Kay Rockefeller share their documentary series "America's War on Poverty." 21:34 -
John Singleton
Air Date 01/06/1995Filmmaker John Singleton on his latest film, 'Higher Learning.' 15:27 -
Charles Murray
Air Date 11/03/1994Charles Murray clarifies his ideas on intelligence in his book "The Bell Curve" and discusses accusations of racism. 37:38 -
Mr. Rogers
Air Date 09/20/1994Fred Rogers talks about his show, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" and his book, "You Are Special." 15:15 -
Frederick Wiseman
Air Date 09/06/1994Documentarian Frederick Wiseman on his film about the high school experience, "High School II." 15:07 -
Penelope Leach
Air Date 06/02/1994Author Penelope Leach on her book, "Children First." 15:48 -
Senator David Boren
Air Date 04/28/1994Senator David Boren discusses his retirement from the Senate to become the president of the University of Oklahoma. 32:55 -
Children and Poverty
Air Date 04/11/1994Dr. David A. Hamburg, Dr. Kathryn Taaffe Young and Tom Kean discuss their report on children and poverty. 21:30 -
Ann Clark
Air Date 03/31/1994Ann Clark, winner of the National Principal of the Year award, describes her philosophy on education and helping children excel. 06:22 -
Richard Levin
Air Date 11/22/1993Richard Levin, president of Yale University, talks about higher education. 20:28 -
Dick Spangler
Air Date 10/15/1993Dick Spangler discusses his experience as President of the University of North Carolina and educational philosophy. 08:24 -
Nan Keohane
Air Date 10/14/1993Nan Keohane, President of Duke University, talks about the state of education in America. 13:43 -
Paul Hardin
Air Date 10/14/1993A conversation with Paul Hardin the Chancellor of the University of North Carolina. 13:21 -
Catharine MacKinnon
Air Date 09/08/1993Catharine MacKinnon, a law professor at the University of Michigan, talks about her book "Only Words." 24:17 -
L. Jay Olivia
Air Date 07/06/1993President of New York University L. Jay Olivia shares his views on national service and the challenges facing the university. 11:42 -
Thomas Kean
Air Date 04/22/1993Fmr Gov. Tom Kean tackles education reform and shares his documentary, "America's Education Revolution: A Report From the Front." 17:51 -
Dean Kamen
Air Date 03/19/1993Inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen discusses his organization, USFIRST, which aims to instill the excitement of math and science in children, as... 09:51 -
George Rupp
Air Date 02/02/1993Newly-appointed president of Columbia University George Rupp on the struggles he faces taking his new position. 10:16 -
Joseph Fernandez
Air Date 01/26/1993School Chancellor Joseph Fernandez examines some of the flaws in the public school system and shares his memoir, "Tales out of School." 26:27 -
Leon Botstein
Air Date 01/13/1993Leon Botstein, the president of Bard College, talks about becoming a university president at 23 and maintaining his conducting career. 16:22 -
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
Air Date 11/24/1992Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz discusses the deficiencies in children's education and his controversial translation of the Talmud. 08:29 -
Walter Massey
Air Date 10/29/1992Dr. Walter Massey, director of the National Science Foundation, explains the importance of early science and math education. 10:33 -
Joseph Steffan
Air Date 09/14/1992Former midshipman Joseph Steffan, who was expelled from Annapolis because he is gay, recounts his story. 08:05 -
Prep for Prep
Air Date 08/12/1992A discussion about "Prep for Prep," a program created to cultivate leaders for tomorrow—with a panel of students. 11:43 -
David A. Hamburg, Pt. 2
Air Date 07/02/1992Dr. David A. Hamburg continues his discussion about how poverty, violence, and drug addiction have harmed children. 08:12 -
Dr. David A. Hamburg, Pt. 1
Air Date 07/02/1992Dr. David A. Hamburg examines how the divide between rich and poor and the eroding family structure negatively affect childhood development. 08:06