Wendy Kopp

Wendy Kopp appears in the following:

Providing an Excellent Education for All

Monday, January 31, 2011

Wendy Kopp, founder and president of Teach for America, shares the lessons learned from teachers and alumni who have taught in low-income schools. In A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All, she explains that the ingredients for success in providing a quality education for all include visionary leaders who can attract and develop talented staff, build strong cultures, continuously improve, and who are willing to do whatever is necessary.

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Commerce and Knowledge

Friday, August 08, 2008

At a time of crisis and transition in the American economy, do we have the right ideas for training the 21st century workforce? Brian moderates a panel at the Aspen Ideas Festival on the ideas of commerce and knowledge with Carlos Gutierrez, Secretary of the U.S. ...

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Live from the Aspen Ideas Festival

Thursday, July 03, 2008

At a time of crisis and transition in the American economy, do we have the right ideas for training the 21st century workforce? Brian moderates a panel at the Aspen Ideas Festival on the ideas of commerce and knowledge with U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, ...

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Big Ideas

Thursday, July 03, 2008

Live, from Aspen, Colorado, coverage of the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival -- a celebration of intellect, vision, and big ideas (or, in the words of some, a wonkapalooza). Tune in to hear Brian discuss the 21st century workforce with Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, Wendy Kopp ...