The Educated Reporter: Community Schools: What's Missing is Synergy

The Educated Reporter: Community Schools: What's Missing is Synergy:

Community Schools: What's Missing is Synergy

by Emily Richmond

I had the opportunity recently to interview David Kirp, a UC-Berkeley professor, author, and a member of President Obama's 2008 transition team.

One of Kirp's areas of expertise is early childhood education, and he helped with the blueprint for the $500 million in challenge grants now being offered by the U.S. Department of Education.

The full interview is available for EdMedia Commons members, but I wanted to take a moment here to share a few of Kirp's interesting points.

Kirp's new book is entitled Kids First: Five Big Ideas for Transforming Children's Lives and America's Future.