State of Our Nation's Youth Survey

The Horatio Alger Association Study of the State of Our Nation’s Youth Survey is the subject of this news conference where t… read more

The Horatio Alger Association Study of the

State of Our Nation’s Youth Survey

is the subject of this news conference where the findings of a national survey of high school students was reported.

The survey divided the student population into various categories by academic achievement, race, family background, and career goals.

They noted that the primary concern of the students surveyed was crime,violence and drugs.

A panel of students then answered questions from the audience of school administrators, teachers, and the press.

Terry Giroux, Executive Director, HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION

Jennifer Park,Educational Analyst,HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION

Vicki Baker, Associate Superintendent, NORTH KANSAS CITY,MO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bernice Espinoza, LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL, Livermore,CA.

Andrew LeFebvre, WESTBROOK HIGH SCHOOL,Westbrook, ME

Jamie Story, L.D. BELL HIGH SCHOOL, Hurst, TX

Dan Nguyen, OAKTON HIGH SCHOOL, Herndon,VA

Myisha Ervan, WINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL, Kan close

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Program ID:
110042-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 11, 1998 | 10:59am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Aug 13, 1998 | 1:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Aug 11, 1998 | 10:59am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 11, 1998 | 9:03pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 12, 1998 | 12:29am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 13, 1998 | 1:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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