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State of the Schools Address with Barbara Byrd-Bennett

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  • Description: Monday Special Forum: "The State of the Schools Address," with Barbara Byrd Bennett, CEO, Cleveland Municipal School District. Bennett reports that in five years reading scores have increased by 30%; all children have breakfast and lunch at no cost; ninety three percent of children are immunized; graduation rates have increased by ten percentage points and 74% o fthe previous year's graduates went to college. Sponsored by National City Bank.
  • Date: 11/17/2003
  • Program Length: 00:58:01