Dale Russakoff - The Prize Who's in Charge of America's Schools

The video discusses the ambitious education reform in Newark, funded by Mark Zuckerberg's $100M donation. It highlights the involvement of Cory Booker and Chris Christie, aiming to transform Newark's schools. Despite initial optimism, the reform faced challenges due to poverty and violence, and systemic changes like new teacher evaluations and charter schools were implemented. However, the reform's impact was limited, emphasizing the importance of community involvement for sustainable change.

What were some of the reforms implemented in Newark's education system?

What lessons does the author believe Newark's experience can offer to other cities?