On today’s edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we continue our weeklong series, “FAILING GRADE: Analysis of America's Public Education Crisis.” The series explores the current state of public education in Georgia and across the nation, from pre-K to higher-ed. For day two of the series, we continue with PART 2 our visit to Black MicroSchools ATL. Rose speaks with the co-founder April Jackson about the school which predominantly serves African American children and uses a curriculum that celebrates Black culture and contributions. Jackson explains why she values non-traditional education and gives insight into the sustainability of her school. Also, a professor breaks down a study that explores how young Black male students are disciplined as opposed to their white counterparts.

 

Guests include: 

 

April M. Jackson, the co-founder of Black Microschools ATL

 

Calvin Zimmermann, an assistant professor of education in Notre Dame's Sociology Department

On today’s edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we continue our weeklong series, “FAILING GRADE: Analysis of America's Public Education Crisis.” The series explores the current state of public education in Georgia and across the nation, from pre-K to higher-ed. For day two of the series, we continue with PART 2 our visit to Black MicroSchools ATL. Rose speaks with the co-founder April Jackson about the school which predominantly serves African American children and uses a curriculum that celebrates Black culture and contributions. Jackson explains why she values non-traditional education and gives insight into the sustainability of her school. Also, a professor breaks down <a href="https://news.nd.edu/news/im-watching-you-behavior-produces-racial-disparities-in-school-discipline/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a study</a> that explores how young Black male students are disciplined as opposed to their white counterparts.&nbsp;Guests include: &nbsp;April M. Jackson, the co-founder of <a href="https://actutor.my.canva.site/resource-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Microschools ATL</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://sociology.nd.edu/people/calvin-zimmermann/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calvin Zimmermann</a>, an assistant professor of education in Notre Dame's Sociology Department

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.