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Education Matters
Hosted by the BOE President, Education Matters is a 30-minute talk show where guests discuss education news, curriculum programs and initiatives, as well as challenges that schools, teachers and students face. The show features school success stories and what MCPS is doing to overcome barriers to student achievement.
Current Episode
Education Matters: BOE President Shirley Brandman leads a discussion about college access. From deciding between the SAT or ACT to the application and financial aid process, counselors and experts share valuable tips and sage advice for both parents and students.
Guests include Nancy Carlson, Dennis Reynolds, Nancy Leopold and Theresa Atta.
Past Episodes
Partnering to foster student success 
(Flash)
BOE President Shirley Brandman talks with leaders from local agencies and non-profits about the many ways they partner with MCPS to foster student success.
Summer
opportunities for students (00:29:25,
Real)
BOE President Shirley Brandman and guests talk about summer opportunities for students, from
enrichment classes to internships and more.
July 2009
Student leadership and advocacy (00:29:40,
Real)
BOE President Shirley Brandman speaks with guests about student leadership and advocacy opportunities. Guests include Judy Docca and the following students: Timothy Hwang, Quratul-Ann Malik, Marcy Nadel and Sophia Wasserman.
May 2009
Language
and culture (00:30:56,
Real)
Board president Shirley Brandman and guests discuss how MCPS overcomes language and cultural barriers in our schools and talks with staff at Highland Elementary School about their turn-around success story.
April 2009
School
and student success (00:30:01,
Real)
Board president
Shirley Brandman leads discussion about ensuring school
and student success. March 2009
Student Voices (01:00:05, Real)
This special 1-hour edition features a diverse
group of students discussing issues such
as college, diversity, the internet, technology
and student achievement. December 2008
Kennedy
Cluster Project (00:29:48,
Real)
What is the Kennedy Cluster Project? And why is it so important? Watch Ed Matters with BOE President Nancy Navarro as she discusses the needs and details of this country-wide initiative. November 08
Strengthening
family-school relationships (00:30:35,
Real)
Join BOE President Nancy Navarro as she discusses
how MCPS communicates and collaborates with parents
and community organizations to strengthen family-school
relationships, involve parents in the educational
process and develop business and community partnerships
that support student achievement. September 2008
Extracurricular
activities (00:30:56,
Real)
BOE President Nancy Navarro discusses with guests the value and importance of extracurricular activities, such as clubs, drama and sports, as well as outside the classroom programs, such as internships. August 2008
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