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Makers: Women Who Make America  Michelle Rhee

Michelle Rhee on her mission to improve public education. Details

 

Program: Makers: Women Who Make America

Episode: Michelle Rhee

Michelle Rhee on her early teaching days, mission to improve public education, and controversial term as Public Schools Chancellor in DC. As Chancellor of Washington DC’s schools, Rhee instituted merit pay for teachers, fought for art and music classes, and championed charter schools (look for Rhee in the acclaimed documentary Waiting for Superman).

Duration: (4:04)
Premiere Date: 02/27/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR

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