Above and Beyond

The Brian Lehrer Show | Mar 31, 2010
Every 26 seconds, someone drops out of school and 50% of New York City 4th graders are functionally illiterate. Itai Dinour, executive director of City Year, and Dr. Robert Balfanz explain how they’re trying to change that. Plus, a new model for understanding the world; obsession with cleanses; and cross cultural dialogue through the arts. Check Out The Uncommon Economic Indicators Home Page And Add Your Story! Doctors and Pharmacists: Help Contribute To An Upcoming Segment On Generic Drugs

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