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'Schoolhouse Talk,' Internet Radio Show, Debuts

"Schoolhouse Talk" is a new Internet radio show that connects and engages people of all walks of life who care about public education. It’s simple and easy to use. All that’s required is a computer and an ordinary phone line. This first-of-its-kind radio program will bring together people on the front lines of education – classroom leaders, policymakers, advocates, parents, students and communities –  to discuss the most important public education issues of our time.

Schoolhouse Talk informs listeners about what’s happening in public education in Washington, D.C., and around the country; allows listeners to share information about schools in their own communities; and provides new on-line tools to share education reports, publications and resources. Some of the first guests will include Linda Darling-Hammond, one of President Obama’s top education advisors on his campaign; and Dana Goldstein, the American Prospect’s education editor.

The free hour-long radio show features:

• live interviews with key education policy makers
• a news round-up summarizing weekly education events
• stories about new and innovative approaches to public education
• call-in opportunities for anyone who wants their voice to be heard on education issues

Schoolhouse Talk will use its interactive website to expand its reach into communities through on-line social networking, news feeds, show streaming and podcasts.

To participate: To tune in live to the weekly show, visit www.SchoolhouseTalk.org and click on the “Listen Live” button.  You can also download a show from the website or through iTunes anytime after the show airs live. The show takes live calls from its listeners.  To ask a question, simply tune into the live show and wait until the host opens up the phone lines for questions. Then call (347) 884-8557