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10:00State Budget Shortfalls and Education

The National Education Association says the nation's school districts face the worst budget shortfalls since World War II. A panel talks about why that is, and how all levels of education are being affected by budget crunches across the country.

Guests

Robert Johnston, assistant managing editor for Education Week

Steve Smith, senior policy specialist for the National Conference of State Legislatures

Lisa Keegan, CEO of Education Leaders Council

Eugene Hickok, Undersecretary of Education

Lily Eskelsen, secretary-treasurer of the National Education Association

11:00Mary Pipher: "Letters to a Young Therapist" (Basic Books)

A decade ago, psychotherapist Mary Pipher wrote a book called "Reviving Ophelia" about the ways in which our culture can damage teenage girls. Her latest book, "Letters to a Young Therapist" (Basic Books) shares stories of hope and healing from her thirty years working with warring families, alienated adolescents, and harried professionals.

Guests

Mary Pipher, Psychotherapist and author of six books, including, "Reviving Ophelia," "The Shelter of Each Other," and "Another Country."

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