PBS NewsHour

Can 'Rocketship' Launch a Fleet of Successful Schools?

Clip: Season 2012 | 9m 15s

John Danner has built seven "Rocketship" charter schools, whose model has produced results at or above average in low-income neighborhood by using technology, community engagement, and teaching coaches. Special correspondent John Merrow profiles the California program, which aims to mass-produce quality schools.

Aired: 12/28/12

Rating: NR

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