Education Podcast with John Merrow | PBS

The number one college rankings guide. A conversation with Ben Wildavsky, education editor of U.S. News & World Report, on his magazine's college ranking system. AUDIO Duration: 27:50

Elite liberal arts colleges. A conversation with Amherst College President Tony Marx. Duration: 32:04

A different college ranking. A conversation with George Kuh, Director of the National Survey of Student Engagement. Duration: 39:17

California public school system. A conversation with former California State librarian, Dr. Kevin Starr. Duration: 27:58

Rebuilding New Orleans' public school system. A conversation with Sajan George and Bill Roberti from crisis management firm Alvarez & Marsal. Duration: 43:35

Higher education: transforming a university. A conversation with Western Kentucky University President Gary Ransdell. Duration: 25:32

Interview with Tom Parker, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Amherst College. Tom Parker discusses the admissions process at Amherst College. Duration: 45:57

Interview with Lee Shulman, President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. John talks with Lee about teaching and learning in higher education. Duration: 37:48

Interview with Kay McClenney, community college expert. She speaks on the importance of community colleges, where 45% of all college students are enrolled. Duration: 28:36

Interview with Frank Deford. A conversation with Frank Deford on the role of college sports in higher education. Duration: 32:00

Interviews: Randi Weingarten, Eric Gioia, and Arthur Levine. John Merrow's extended interviews with three key players in the politics of NYC education, done for the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Duration: 44:57

Disappearing Dropouts; NYC Chancellor Joel Klein. A report on just how far educators will go to avoid being held accountable and a candid interview with NYC School Chancellor Joel Klein as he begins his fourth year leading the nation's largest school system. Duration: 47:26