#16 - "There Are No Laypeople in This:" David Johns & African-American Education
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President Obama created the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans to speak truth to power, highlight and disseminate evidence regarding possible solutions in closing the opportunity gap, and serve as a liaison between and among communities that are focused on supporting students of color. This week, Executive Director David Johns joins the show and - among other things - charges every single person with a responsibility to do right by all of our children.
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