Education

How to Walk to School: Blueprint for a Neighborhood Renaissance

Jacqueline Edelberg; Susan Kurland

About the Program

The story of parents in a Chicago neighborhood transforming their children's public school from one of the worst to one of the best in the city. The techniques used are being promoted by various groups across the country who believe in school choice.  The event is in Washington, D.C., sponsored by D.C. Choice.

About the Authors

Jacqueline Edelberg

Ms. Edelberg is the motivated mother who walked into her neighborhood's struggling public school and presented a wish list for its transformation.  Her story's been featured on many national news programs.  The event is in Washington, D.C.


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Susan Kurland

Ms. Kurland is the former principal of Nettelhorst School and is now founder and CEO of City Schoolhouse, LLC, a consultancy that advises school communities on best practices to develop instructional leadership teams and best use community resources.


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How to Walk to School: Blueprint for a Neighborhood Renaissance

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, February 28th at 2:30pm (ET)
  • Saturday, February 27th at 9:30am (ET)
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